Japan Tokyo Shinjuku


Shinjuku is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. It is a major commercial and administrative center, housing the busiest train station in the world (Shinjuku
Station).Shinjuku has the highest numbers of registered foreign nationals of any community in Tokyo.

Surrounding Shinjuku Station are department stores, specialist electronic and camera shops, cinemas, restaurants and bars. Many international hotels are located here.

Handling more than two million passengers each day, Shinjuku Station is Japan's busiest railway station, served by six railway companies and about a dozen railway and subway lines, including the JR Yamanote Line.

If you have more time, try to have a look at some sightseeing below:
* Shinjuku Gyoen (a national garden)

One of the most popular sightseeing spots in Shinjuku. Shinjuku Gyoen is an oasis within skyscrapers, and one can enjoy its beauty throughout the four seasons; the cherry blossom season is considered a special event. Its 100th anniversary of founding was in 2006.

* Shinjuku Chūō Kōen (Shinjuku Central Park)

This is a big park neighboring the skyscrapers of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. This park provides a place for businesspeople to have a break during their busy weekdays, and for children to play on weekends.

* The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Since 1991, this building, by renowned architect Kenzo Tange, has been a symbol of Shinjuku. From its public observation room on the 45th floor, which is 202 meters high, one can see the National Diet Building and Tokyo Tower, and weather permitting, Mount Fuji. Entrance is free.

* Kyu Ogasawara tei (The Ogasawara House)

This is a Spanish style house built for Earl Ogasawara in 1927. This European style building is now used as a restaurant run by a private enterprise.

* Golden Gai

Bar district, composed of tiny shanty-style (formerly brothels) bars and clubs known for the artistic quality of its patrons. Musicians, artists, actors and directors are known to gather here, and the 50+ ramshackle 5-10 seat bars each has a different theme.

* Park Hyatt Tokyo and Park Tower

Featured in the film Lost in Translation, the Park Hyatt offers views of the surrounding area and Mt. Fuji from its Peak Lounge and New York Grill.

* Kabukicho

Redlight district of Shinjuku. One of the main red light districts in Tokyo.

* Shomben Yokocho, "Piss Alley"

A collection small ramshackle yakitori and noodle shops located on the west side of the train tracks at the north of Shinjuku Station just north of the Odakyu station.

* Waseda University's Ōkuma Auditoriums

This is a symbol of the Waseda university and a landmark for people around the university.

* The Shōtoku anniversary museum in the Outer Gardens of Meiji Shrine

This is the most outstanding and magnificent building in the Outer Gardens of Meiji Shrine. A straight long avenue beginning at the front of the museum becomes golden with the leaves color in autumn. The Outer Gardens of Meiji Shrine were selected as one of 100 most beautiful places in Tokyo.

Or if you are a shopaholic, let's do a crazy shopping at Keio Department Store,Marui (OIOI) Department Store, Time Square.


1 comments:

  1. Anonymous said...
     

    Wow..not only the Japan comic manga that are very interesting but the sightseeing here also amazed me a lot .........

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