Travel video guide
Things to Do in Shinjuku City, Tokyo: 3 Places From HP Walking Tours | Varedelo
This guide turns Walking Through Shinjuku Tokyo 4K | Kabukicho, Omoide Yokocho & Nightlife from HP Walking Tours into a practical travel map with 3 saved spots around Shinjuku City. The mapped places include a garden, an observation deck, and an area marker. Use it to understand the places and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
HP Walking Tours highlights Shinjuku as a district of extremes where bureaucratic authority, electric nightlife, and contemplative green spaces meet in equilibrium. The creator was particularly struck by the transition from the sensory overload of Kabukichō to the unexpected calm of the Shinjuku Gyoen gardens.
What this map is good for
- Planning an observation deck stop or short itinerary in Shinjuku City.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 3 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building | North Observation Deck
Observation Deck in Japan, 〒163-8001 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 2-chōme−8−１ Tochomae Station, 45F, 8, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Kabukicho
Sublocality Level 2 in Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan, Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan - Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Garden in 11 Naitōmachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014, Japan, Naitōmachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available
Experiences captured
- Observed the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
- Walked through the Kabukichō entertainment district
- Explored Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Viewed the city's modern skyline and historic temples
- Experienced the juxtaposition of bureaucratic and nightlife areas
Planning notes for Tokyo
Tokyo, formerly known as Edo, is the capital of Japan and its most populous metropolis. The city's historical heritage is centered on its transition from a small fishing village to the political center of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603, and subsequently to the imperial capital in 1868. Historical Heritage and Traditional Culture The city preserves its history through sites such as the Imperial Palace East Gardens.
Must-try foods nearby
- Edomae Sushi
The quintessential Tokyo experience, characterized by vinegared rice paired with seasonal seafood treated with traditional techniques like marinating in soy sauce or simmering. - Tokyo-Style Shoyu Ramen
A classic clear, soy sauce-based broth typically made from chicken and seafood dashi. - Monjayaki
Tokyo's answer to okonomiyaki, this savory pancake from the Tsukishima district has a much runnier consistency. - Yakitori
Skewered chicken grilled over binchotan charcoal. From the smoky 'Piss Alley' (Omoide Yokocho) in Shinjuku to Michelin-recognized boutiques like 'Nodaiwa'. - Fruit Sando
A visually stunning sandwich made of fluffy Japanese milk bread (shokupan), whipped cream, and perfectly ripe seasonal fruits like strawberries or Shine Muscat grapes.
When to go: The best times to visit Tokyo are during spring (March to April) for cherry blossoms or autumn (October to November) for vibrant foliage and mild, pleasant temperatures. While summer is hot and humid and winter is chilly.
Local tips
- Purchase a digital Suica or Pasmo card on your phone for seamless tap-to-pay travel on all trains, buses, and at most convenience stores.
- Stand on the left side of escalators and keep the right side clear for people walking past, except in the Osaka region where the rule is reversed.
- Carry a small bag for your trash throughout the day, as public garbage cans are extremely rare outside of convenience stores and train stations.
- Always carry some cash in smaller denominations, as many traditional ramen shops and local boutiques do not accept credit cards.
What travelers are noticing
- PokéPark Kanto: The world's first permanent outdoor Pokémon theme park, featuring immersive natural zones and interactive 'Pokémon Forest' exploration.
- Takanawa Gateway City: A massive new 'smart city' district opening with futuristic landmarks like MoN (Museum of Narratives) and a Kengo Kuma-designed station.
- Edo-Tokyo Museum Reopening: The iconic museum returns in 2026 after a multi-year renovation, featuring high-tech immersive exhibits on Tokyo’s 400-year history.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.