Around Shinjyuku Area Guide
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Shinjuku Station boasts the largest number of passengers in Japan. It is home to many popular tourist spots where you can enjoy nature while still being in the city. There are many restaurants and shopping areas around Shinjuku Station, so you can choose what you want to eat or what you are in the mood for. The west exit of Shinjuku Station is lined with skyscrapers, while the east exit is lined with department stores and clubs, making for a full day of sightseeing. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Shinjuku Gyoen and Shinjuku Chuo Park are recommended. With beautiful lawns and large ponds, they are truly urban oases.
東京都庁舎展望室 / Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck
Free of charge, with a panoramic view of the city of Tokyo from 202 meters above ground.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is a 243-meter-high, 48-story skyscraper.
The observation deck is located on the 45th floor of the first main building of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (202 meters above ground), and includes the North Observation Deck and the South Observation Deck.
Views of the Tokyo Sky Tree to the northeast, Tokyo Tower to the southeast, Shinjuku Park Tower and Tokyo Opera City to the southwest, and Mt. \Fuji to the west. The magnificent view is spectacular and attracts many people every day as a sightseeing and touring spot.
Admission to the observation deck is free.
Closed :
South Observation Deck: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
North Observation Deck: 2nd and 4th Mondays
When a national holiday falls on a Monday, the observation deck is open on that day and closed the following day.
Both observation deck rooms are closed during the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29-31, January 2-3) and on days when the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is inspected.
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新宿御苑 / Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Originally, the site was the former residence of the Naito family of the Shinano Takato domain during the Edo period. In 1879, the Shinjuku Botanical Garden was established and was administered by the Imperial Household Agency (now the Imperial Household Agency), but after World War II, it was opened to the public and is now a national park under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Environment.
9:00-16:30 (last admission at 16:00), closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), closed 12/29-1/3 *Open 3/25-4/24 and 11/1-11/15 Adults 500 yen, free for elementary and junior high school students.
神楽坂 / Kagurazaka
Kagurazaka flourished as geisha quarter in the Edo period. While retaining the good old days of Kagurazaka, a variety of stylish restaurants, including cafes, French restaurants, and bars, quietly stand in the quiet alleys off the main street. Moreover, the area is full of famous restaurants, many of which have been selected for Michelin and Bib Gourmand awards.
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