Things to do in SHINJUKU (Tokyo, Japan) 🌆

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Ideas for things to do in Shinjuku, one of the main areas of Tokyo, Japan.
Shinjuku's one of my favourite areas - it really feels like the city of Tokyo: big, busy, with neon lights, skyscrapers and lots going on. Here's what it's like in Shinjuku, with a round-up of things to do there. Including a free view of the city from the observation deck at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Shinjuku Park (Shinjuku Gyoen), Godzilla at the Hotel Gracery, the Samurai Museum, shopping, department stores, karaoke, games arcades, the Robot Restaurant, the Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho (aka Memory Lane or Piss Alley!) and Kabukicho.
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@awesomeadamfrom2099 3 жыл бұрын

I’m still planning going to japan.

@Prayforjobs 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’m Japanese, and hope you to gain invaluable experience in Japan😊👍

@awesomeadamfrom2099 3 жыл бұрын

I will in fact I’m gonna to vlog there in Japan

@Prayforjobs 3 жыл бұрын

AwesomeAdam From 2099 NICE 👍

@TheTrafto 3 жыл бұрын

I had to cancel my trip for november too, but we should never give up :D Putting all my energy into learning more japanese than ever while waiting :)

@awesomeadamfrom2099 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea

@lukeziepke3906 4 ай бұрын

Im going in april. Cant wait!

@cakeswithfaces 4 ай бұрын

Have an amazing time! Shinkuku's such an exciting place!

@SavyBreci 3 жыл бұрын

Went to Tokyo and stayed in Kabukicho for 7 days straight at a hotel, as someone coming from southern Europe it felt unbelievably safe and relaxing 🤣🤣🤣

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! The same for me - it's a great place to stay. Thanks for sharing :-)

@ironreaver4589 3 жыл бұрын

Whenever I go to Japan I stay in a small hotel in Shinjuku across from the eastern part of Kabukicho. Every morning I would go on a jog to the Godzilla head and back before heading out for the day’s journey. Would recommend visiting the Samurai Museum for a fun experience as it’s very hands on in terms of costumes and even learning how to sword fight. There’s also a temple that has a small market every Saturday or Sunday with little trinkets from a lot of old folk.

@williamjames212 3 жыл бұрын

How many times have you been to Japan?

@ironreaver4589 3 жыл бұрын

@@williamjames212 three times. First time was just five days. The other two were 20 days each. I go in January to recharge before another work year.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations! It's an interesting place for a morning jog (not sure how you managed that as well as sightseeing - my feet are always complaining after a day of walking around for miles!!). Credit to you! :-)

@primokarma9841 3 жыл бұрын

I was planning on going this year but with the outbreak and all ...well ya'know and it's always a pain to get someone to come with you, I mean I've don'e a 11 hour flight before and it's so boring on your own

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it would be boring on your own! Hope you can find a travel buddy for when it's safe to travel again! :-)

@primokarma9841 3 жыл бұрын

Cakes with Faces if anyone is in n the same situation, feel free to contact me

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

@@primokarma9841 I think sometimes people arrange to meet up via JapanTravel on Reddit.

@primokarma9841 3 жыл бұрын

Cakes with Faces ooooo I don’t reddit haha, if I get desperate I’ll try

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

@@primokarma9841 I know what you mean - the few times I posted on there I regretted it!! :-)

@GraceMia44 3 жыл бұрын

When I first went to Japan I stayed just near Shinjuku Gyoen, it was perfect to be close to all the entertainment but far away enough to be in a quiet area! Always love watching your videos so I can get excited for when I can get back again!

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good! And thank you!! Lately I sometimes wonder if there's much point making videos when no one can travel but to hear that and know that you enjoy them makes it worth it! :-)

@gucare Жыл бұрын

Love your videos always has such a positive vibe. Thank you

@cakeswithfaces Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! There's so much bad stuff in the world that sometimes we all need a little escape!

@cursedtea3135 3 жыл бұрын

My fiance and I were supposed to be in Japan right now. 💔 Since we have to reschedule (hopefully it'll be in 2021) we decided to double our trip time and see more of Japan.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Aww sorry to hear that. Hopefully the longer trip will make it worth the wait when you get there! Enjoy making grand plans!! :-)

@etherdog 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tips, Amy! I think that even for people like me, who isn't much interested in crowded and overbuilt spaces, a walk around Shinjuku and Shibuya is kinda important to get a feel for Tokyo, even if you don't want to spend much time there. I always look forward to your vids! I'm going to show my wife your new dress as it looks great!

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Absolutely agree - if you can stand the crowds for even a short time, it's definitely worth the experience. I think it's a little more bearable in Tokyo as people tend to be more polite and don't push past you as much as in some countries - that makes it easier to cope with crowded stations for sure.

@stmarysmusicbox Жыл бұрын

Your videos are the best- so thorough and well edited. Thanks so much luv!

@cakeswithfaces Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, the editing is my favourite part! 🥰

@WildBill1989 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video really takes the edge off until MAYBE I can go back in May!!!!

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed for you!! 🤞🤞🤞

@largesmallworld 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy Shinjuku for the night photography.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! So many opportunities for great shots!! 😍

@explevel2 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos and guide book bring comfort and something to look forward to. This video in particular is great, we were supposed to be staying at Tokyo Sunroute Shinjuku in April! Hoping for November 2021 at this point :)

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you! Sometimes I wonder if there's much point when no one can travel, but hearing that reminds me it's worth it - we're all dreaming of Japan! Fingers crossed for November 2021 - hopefully we'll all be happily travelling by then. I stayed at the Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku once - excellent location really close to the station!

@gokaijourney2105 3 жыл бұрын

I was beginning to believe that I was one of the few people who isn't interested in the Robot Restaurant!

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Haha - it's great if people enjoy it but I think it just looks kinda tacky...!

@FlowUrbanFlow 3 жыл бұрын

@@cakeswithfaces It's cheesy, but it is a crazy show. It's mostly like a weird play. For it's cost, I thought it was a good deal.

@ninalindner529 3 жыл бұрын

Samurai Museum was actually awesome! That was one of our best experiences in Tokyo. They spoke great English, had a great sword show, great sense of humour when giving us the tour. We saw a samurai versing a ninja!

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds fun! Thanks for the recommendation! :-)

@Akira282 3 жыл бұрын

That's where I stayed! Loved Shinjuku. Was wonderful. I keep thinking of my time in Tokyo. I've never felt more at home than in Tokyo.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

I think I'll always want to go back too! Haven't met anyone who's been and didn't enjoy it!

@TwistedGeek 3 жыл бұрын

The samurai museum is really cool, stayed in the godzilla Hotel and that place is just around the corner if I remember correctly. Great video and tips...looking forward to going back :)

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Thanks for the recommendation!

@194DAG 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I ike Shinjuku but always get lost. Hopefully I will be back in Japan next year.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Haha me too! Even though I've stayed there so many times, I still don't know all the streets! 😅 All part of the fun!

@orkboy59 3 жыл бұрын

We stayed at the Hotel Gracery the last time we were in Tokyo. The staff is quite pleasant. We got there before check-in time and they held our luggage for us and even put it in our room for us when it was ready. My wife and I didn't run into any issues walking around that area of Shinjuku with people trying to get us into bars. Then again, I'm a 6'7" bearded white guy, so that may have had something to do with it. If you are into collecting sprits, there is a little liquor store across the street from the Hotel Gracery called Shinanoya. They carry a lot of the standard stuff you might find in the US or UK but you can also pick up some of the Japanese offerings to add to your collection to take back with you.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip, thank you! I had excellent service there too (and in fact pretty much everywhere in Japan!!). Just one of the things that makes it such a pleasant place to be.

@jewok40 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the Gracery Hotel Chain. I stayed at the one in Asakusa. Very clean, safe and reasonable for the size of the room. I hope Japan opens up soon. Aloha from Hawaii

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Aloha!! :-) I really liked the Kabukicho Hotel Gracery; great to know the others are good too! :-)

@Andy_001_ 3 жыл бұрын

Could you maybe do a video about the various good rooftop gardens and viewing decks in Tokyo and other cities- especially the free and cheap ones!?... :-)

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea! I'm hoping to explore roof gardens and terraces some more when I can go back to Japan. The ones on top of department stores and stations, etc would usually be free! In Osaka, Namba Parks has an amazing-looking one - look it up on Google Images!

@alvinwhitehead1069 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thumbnail 👏

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's easy to take good pictures in Shinjuku!! :-)

@dusk1234567890 3 жыл бұрын

When I went to kabuchiko, I had two people follow me, trying to get me to a club or something. I just avoided eye contact and kept shaking my head and saying no and eventually they left me alone. Only bad experience I had in Japan.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it wasn't too bad - you did the best thing to just ignore them! :-)

@isaactristan509 3 жыл бұрын

We stayed in Shinjuku at the Hyatt Regency and yes we got lost in Shinjuku station several times. Funny story, the first day we went to the station, I was so confused by the map. A young lady stopped and asked us where we would like to go. I told her to tell me where I should go. She laughed and asked again and I said I really didn't know where I should go and asked for suggestions. She said that the samurai museum was near by so we just walked there. It is small but awesome and the tour guide spoke really good English. Then the tour guide told us about an Udon place around the corner and it was super good. Planning to get back when possible.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Ah that's really nice of them! You can't beat recommendations from locals who know all the best places! :-)

@PipkinsUK 3 жыл бұрын

I tend to pick hotels very close to Shinjuku Station on my trips to Japan especially on the southern side. It's just a very convenient area for me. The one time I did stay away from Shinjuku was in Shinagawa which was nice but took too long a time on the trains to visit friends in the suburbs on the Chuo Line so I don't think I'll do that again. Shinjuku also has a fantastic cinema complex called Shinjuku Piccadilly and I always make an effort on every trip to catch a movie or two there.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

My fav place to stay too! So convenient for getting around, and so much on your doorstep.

@natpat1731 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what it says about me but no one approached me to get into a bar! I found the host clubs very seedy - avoid! Recommend the samurai museum 100% to anyone interested after covid 👍

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Haha consider yourself lucky they left you alone I think!! :-) Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the rec!

@RODTV-if7yn Жыл бұрын

Thank so much for the very detailed information! ❤ I wonder if you can make a video about how the coin lockers system work in JP. I’ve been there once but all the coi lockers seem to be alway sold out. Can i pay for an over night?

@cakeswithfaces Жыл бұрын

Actually I filmed a video about how to use them so there will be a video! Yes, you an leave your things in a locker overnight - but the pricing is based on one day being midnight-to-midnight, so you'd have to pay for two days.

@youngdark3 3 жыл бұрын

Missing Japan. Was there in October 2019

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!! I love October in Japan with all the cute Halloween stuff!

@Astran0th 3 жыл бұрын

For us, Omoide Yokocho was great, but Golden Gai seemed really expensive, which is why we didn't visit anything there. Shinjuku is pretty cool tho, need to spend a bit more time there next time! We just walked through Kabukicho at night for photos last time, certainly an experience. I had quite the laugh when a big bouncer or sth yelled at us: "YO GUYS! You wanna visit a BIG TIDDY BAR? Come! You wanna visit a Big Tiddy Bar!!" (we did not go in, that was kinda funny nonetheless) :D

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂 I think Shinjuku's the kind of place you can go back to and just enjoy wandering around in the evening, even if you've been before. :-) Sometimes with bars you need to know where to go. Tbh I usually get drinks from the convenience store and take them back to the hotel room!!

@ThatBrunetteYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Because we travel with my son (he just turned 16), I've never been to Golden Gai. We did walk through Kabuchiko. As soon as they saw the boy, the 'barkers' backed off. We watched the Godzilla show at the Gracery on our first trip. Shinjuku station is insane but, both my son and I have gotten trapped in Lumine Est!

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the touts had the sense to leave a family alone. (You clearly weren't their target audience!). I've had some situations where I got trapped in a station, and none of the ticket barriers would let us through!! 😂😂

@ThatBrunetteYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

@@cakeswithfaces is it because I am used to the chaos or have the stations gotten slightly more user friendly within the last 10 years.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThatBrunetteKZfaq The first one I think!! Although they have just built a new east-west tunnel through Shinjuku Station that should make it quicker to get around (if you can find it!!).

@craigmaddison8254 3 жыл бұрын

Not really interested in shopping but I love Tokyu Hands, could spend all day in there!

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

You can find such interesting stuff...! For me the stationery section is irresistible. :-)

@ptrs559 3 жыл бұрын

Missing Japan so much.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!! Definitely know that feeling!

@Akira282 3 жыл бұрын

I went up to the 52 floor of the Hyatt as well and had dinner there. Lost in Translation. Quite an experience

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Ah that must have been amazing, I'd love to go there!

@nature6078 3 жыл бұрын

^o^ your haire so kawaii, in Tokyo I love Shinjuku and Akihabara

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! They're some of my fav places too!! :-)

@kenstephens3467 3 жыл бұрын

Sadness :( :(. We were supposed to be in Japan next month staying at Shinjuku then going on a cruise. Hmmph! Started watching your videos and were so looking forward to it. Then Covid Arggggggg. Oh well one day it will happen.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Aww sorry to hear that. I hope you can reschedule and go on your trip in the future when it's safer!

@Gantorin 3 жыл бұрын

I stayed in Shinjuku kobukicho area when I visited. I travelled alone and was approached many times and was pulled to go in their bar. I did and said the samething to everyone who grabbed my arm to drag me around. I firmly grabbed their arm back, leaned back to stop them from yanking my arm, and said very formly while looking them in the eye... Touch me again, and this arm of yours will be mine. By the end of 2 weeks and seeing these people almost everyday. We would greet and wave to each other with a health respect for each others personal space. See short people can make a stand, but still be friendly. I am sure they thought I was crazy... good keep thinking that for my safety.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you ended up on good terms in the end!! That must have been annoying if they were grabbing your arm. Thankfully they never tried that on me; I used to live in London so I'm expert at blanking people and walking on!

@SharkSugarr 3 жыл бұрын

I’m planning on going to Tokyo next summer. I’ll be leaving around mid-July. I was wondering if, in your opinion, you think that the Summer Olympics might interfere with some of the “touristy” things to do around Tokyo. Or just in general. Thanks for any help!

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

I'd expect it'd be busier than usual, so when you're going to popular, touristy places consider the timing (eg there might be queues for places like the SkyTree - I usually try and avoid places like that at the weekends anyway). There'll be lots of people going to Tokyo for the Olympics and I'd expect they'd want to see the main sites while they're there, when they're not at an event. If you're going outside Tokyo, check the dates of events outside the city to work out when the routes will be busy, and make train reservations as early as you can to make sure you get a seat. It'll be an interesting time to go!

@5feetaway326 3 жыл бұрын

So shocked you dont have more subscribers;; your videos are always so well put together as well as super informative !!! You've made my "what I want to do in japan" list , so long!!!

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you, that's very kind. Tell your friends! 😝 And I know what you mean about the never-ending Japan to-do list - exactly the same here!! :-)

@joebust779 Жыл бұрын

Hi, nice video. Are there good clubs in Shinjuku? And if the train closes at midnight, do the taxis charge more to take you back to your hotel? What else do you recommend for clubs in Tokyo please? Thank you so much.

@cakeswithfaces Жыл бұрын

Not my scene I'm afraid - I don't go clubbing, so I can't help with that one, sorry! I think taxis do charge more during the night time though, as they do in most places.

@gamexnoxjinsei5156 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, would anyone happen to know a few things I'm having difficulties looking up. 1. Can you see godzilla up close without staying at the hotel? 2. Does the cost of the samurai museum includes dressing up as a samurai or if it's separate? Love the content :) Super super helpful, thank you!

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric! Access to the terrace with Godzilla is supposed to be for hotel guests only. You have to go up a lift, through the lobby and out some doors onto the terrace. I think someone said in the comments once that they just wandered up there - however I'm sure the hotel doesn't really want crowds of tourists all walking through their hotel if they're not staying there. Looks like dressing up as a samurai is included with the museum ticket! www.samuraimuseum.jp/en/experience/index.html

@ilanitavi9648 3 жыл бұрын

@ramasyaks6077 3 жыл бұрын

the word "gaijin", i know from f&f tokyo drift

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

So many places to learn about Japan! 😝

@ramasyaks6077 3 жыл бұрын

@@cakeswithfaces yeaah you're rightt but anywayy thanks for making this Shinjukuk guide🙏. i like Shibuya and Harajuku most because fashion / streetwear in there

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

@@ramasyaks6077 Glad you enjoyed it! I love Harajuku too - it's the only place I really enjoy clothes shopping!!

@xMascarade 3 жыл бұрын

Gosh your blond hair is so mesmerizing, like, it's just the right amount of not-natural and not-too-much either. I'll call that anime blonde :D

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Hehe thank you!!

@riffgroove 8 ай бұрын

While I was in Kabukicho, I kept having those dudes trying to coerce me into their bars. I said "I"m a white guy vacationing in Japan... why are Nigerians the only people who want to talk to me?" In a lot of the hotels and convenience stores there are pre-recorded English messages saying "Beware the touts. Do not accept their offers." The stories are not all dramatized and clickbait. They WILL take advantage of you if you're gullible.

@cakeswithfaces 8 ай бұрын

Unfortunately that is a downside of the area - and why Kabukicho's known as the "bad area" of Tokyo. The only stories I know of people getting into trouble in Tokyo are exactly that - being enticed into dodgy bars by the touts. Usually their money's stolen, or their drinks are spiked, etc. If you ignore the touts and keep walking, it's otherwise a safe place to be; I've stayed there many times as the location's so good otherwise.

@riffgroove 8 ай бұрын

@cakeswithfaces Yeah... generally not a good idea to visit a bar if the guy tells you it's up 7 flights of stairs. I also had a dark skinned woman there insist that I needed a "massage" and that she could send someone to my hotel. It took me awhile to convince her that I wasn't interested.

@nanangcb6432 3 жыл бұрын

Salam from Bali

@cesarmonastrial 3 жыл бұрын

Recent subscriber to your vids . Are you based in tokyo?

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! I'm based in the UK - I travel to Japan whenever I can. Can't wait to go back! Enjoy the videos :-)

@claudiahilton1561 2 ай бұрын

Would you recommend some hotels name in this area? Please

@cakeswithfaces 2 ай бұрын

There are so many great hotels in Shinjuku - it's my favourite place to stay in Tokyo! The prices change a lot depending on the time of year and what deals are on, so rather than sticking to specific hotels, I'd recommend choosing somewhere close to a station that's within your price range. Here's the process I use to choose hotels when I book my trips: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iqedm9uYnrPbeZc.html And here are a few hotels I've stayed in, including some in Shinjuku: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iduUmJx6q9C3goE.html

@zJKOz 3 жыл бұрын

For the Metropolitan building is there like a specific day which it is close?

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

It's closed a couple of days each month - scroll to the bottom of the page for details: www.yokoso.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/tenbou/index.html I'd recommend checking back just before your trip, as it might not be open regular hours at the moment with the decrease in tourism.

@drskelebone 3 жыл бұрын

You don't really break this up into "south+west of station"=>more friendly, more international; and "north of station"=not necessarily but it folds in pretty quickly so why not just put another => kabukicho => not really the bestest place to go if you're only visiting. People may be polite, but they really want all of your money. Also; I really liked Hotel Washington. Small room, 100% Japan bathroom, delicious breakfast, and good basement restaurants. My suggestion.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the hotel recommendation!

@evicencio31863 3 жыл бұрын

I have a terrible news: Toei Animation Studio and Museum was opened since August 28 & then, it close again since September 8 due to COVID19 situation. I am very heartbroken 💔 definitely. Stay safe and stay healthy.

@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it opens up again when it's safer and international tourism starts up again!

@janebrown8808 3 ай бұрын

Do you have to or can you reserve the Godzilla head restaurant?

@cakeswithfaces 3 ай бұрын

It's more of a cafe/lounge that's next to the Godzilla terrace, in the hotel. I'm not sure but I don't think they take reservations: shinjuku.gracery.com/dining/bonjour/ Note that when I was there earlier this month, the terrace was closed so you could see Godzilla from inside but you couldn't go out on the terrace. It didn't say why or how long it'll be closed.

@janebrown8808 3 ай бұрын

@@cakeswithfaces I’m new to your channel but loving all the Japan ones. We are going March 2025. I am nervous about using the trains and buses and not getting lost so will see what you have for those kind of videos. Thank you

@cakeswithfaces 3 ай бұрын

@@janebrown8808 I remember when I first went to Japan, I was excited but there were also lots of things I was nervous about! These videos will be perfect for you: Getting lost in Japan: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nr-FlbmB0cenYqs.html How to get around Tokyo kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNyhnNej2dPemY0.html

@evicencio31863 3 жыл бұрын

Correction: September 2 closed 🔐 Twitter: @TA_MUSEUM & C 4 urself.