Shinjuku Central Park
Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku
A calm street next to Shinjuku Central Park, with the towers of west Shinjuku and the Metropolitan Government Building a short walk away, and Shinjuku two stops on the Oedo Line.
5 minto Nishi-Shinjuku-Gochome Station
2 stopsto Shinjuku
300 mto the supermarket
160 mto a convenience store
Explore on foot
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9 places
A short ride away
By Toei Oedo Line from Nishi-Shinjuku-Gochome Station 2 stops Shinjuku Department stores, the narrow bars of Omoide Yokocho and the busy heart of the city.
6 stops Roppongi Art museums, Tokyo Midtown and Roppongi Hills.
7 stops Toshimaen Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, The Making of Harry Potter, two minutes from the station. Book tickets ahead.
Things to Do
Every month: Tokyo Night & Light, a free projection show on the Metropolitan Government Building, most evenings after dark Nishi-Shinjuku · 2 minutes on foot New Year at Kumano Shrine The neighbourhood's old shrine sits at the corner of the park. Locals come here for their first visit of the year.
Shinjuku · 2 stops on the Oedo Line New Year sales in Shinjuku Department stores open their New Year sales on 2 January, with lucky bags of mystery goods.
Nishi-Shinjuku · 7 minutes on foot Mount Fuji from the Metropolitan Government Building The free observation decks, 202 metres up, can show Mount Fuji on clear winter mornings.
Nishi-Shinjuku · about 15 minutes on foot Van Gogh's Sunflowers at SOMPO Museum One of Van Gogh's Sunflowers paintings is on permanent display here. The museum closes between exhibitions, so check before you go.
Shinjuku Central Park · 2 minutes on foot Early cherry blossoms in the park Takato kohigan cherries, a gift from Takato in Nagano, bloom here a little before the usual Somei-yoshino, from mid-March into early April.
Kokuritsu-kyogijo · 4 stops on the Oedo Line Cherry blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen About 1,000 cherry trees in some 65 varieties. The Sendagaya Gate, 5 minutes from the station, is often less crowded.
Yoyogi · 3 stops on the Oedo Line Meiji Jingu Spring Festival From late April into early May, the shrine stages bugaku court dance, noh and other traditional performances. The north entrance is about 5 minutes from Yoyogi Station.
Tokyo Opera City · about 10 minutes on foot Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery Changing exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, a short walk from home. Closed on Mondays.
Shinjuku-sanchome · about 25 minutes on foot Hanazono Shrine Grand Festival In late May the shrine's festival fills the streets of east Shinjuku with portable shrines. In even-numbered years the main portable shrine is carried through the area.
Yoyogi Park · about 25 minutes by train Thai Festival Tokyo A weekend in May when Yoyogi Park fills with Thai food stalls, music and dancing.
Yoyogi · 3 stops on the Oedo Line Irises at Meiji Jingu In June the iris field in the shrine's inner garden comes into bloom. The garden has its own small entry fee.
Tokyo Opera City · about 10 minutes on foot Media art at NTT ICC A media-art centre whose Open Space is free to enter. An easy hour on a rainy afternoon.
Shinjuku Central Park · 5 minutes on foot Evening beer garden in the park On Friday and Saturday evenings in July, food trucks and drinks gather in a wooded corner of the park. It closes in rain.
Ushigome-kagurazaka · Oedo Line, change at Tochomae Kagurazaka Matsuri Over a few evenings in late July, Kagurazaka holds a market for hozuki lantern plants, then an awa odori dance parade along its main street.
Nishi-Shinjuku · 7 minutes on foot Night views from the Metropolitan Government Building The free observation decks stay open into the evening, a cool way to see the city lights on a summer night.
Roppongi · 6 stops on the Oedo Line Roppongi Hills Bon Odori One of central Tokyo's biggest bon odori dances, held over a weekend in late August. Everyone is welcome to join the circle.
Nishi-Shinjuku · 2 minutes on foot Kumano Shrine festival The shrine's main festival is held in mid to late September, with portable shrines carried through the streets of Nishi-Shinjuku.
Ryogoku · Oedo Line, change at Tochomae, about 35 minutes Grand sumo at Ryogoku One of Tokyo's three sumo tournaments runs for about two weeks in September. It is worth booking tickets early.
Kokuritsu-kyogijo · 4 stops on the Oedo Line Autumn roses at Shinjuku Gyoen The rose beds in the formal garden bloom again from mid-October to mid-November.
Jimbocho · about 30 minutes by train Kanda secondhand book fair From late October to early November, the bookshops of Jimbocho set out more than a hundred carts of books along Yasukuni-dori.
Shinjuku-sanchome · about 25 minutes on foot Tori-no-ichi at Hanazono Shrine One of Tokyo's biggest rooster-day fairs, with stalls of decorated bamboo rakes bought for good fortune. The dates change each year.
Aoyama-itchome · 5 stops on the Oedo Line Ginkgo avenue at Jingu Gaien About 300 metres of ginkgo trees turn gold from late November to early December. Some paths may be closed for building work nearby.
Shinjuku · 2 stops on the Oedo Line Winter lights at Shinjuku's south exit From mid-November to mid-February, the trees and plazas around the south exit, including Southern Terrace, are lit each evening.
Roppongi · 6 stops on the Oedo Line Christmas market at Roppongi Hills A German-style Christmas market with mulled wine, sausages and ornaments, usually from late November to Christmas Day.
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