Travel video guide
Things to Do in Shinjuku City, Tokyo From Rion Ishida
This guide turns $5 Japan Local Restaurants Guide in Shinjuku, Shinjuku Travel Tips by Local Japanese Ep.530 from Rion Ishida into a practical travel guide map with 7 saved spots around Shinjuku City, Chuo City, and Shibuya. The mapped places combine food stops, shops and markets, and outdoor sights instead of only one kind of stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What this map is good for
- Planning a short travel itinerary in Shinjuku City across food stops, shops and markets, and outdoor sights.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 7 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
- Yoshinoya Shinjuku 4 Chome
Breakfast Restaurant in Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 4-chōme−3−２２ 安藤ビル, 3, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - sukiyaki Ibuki
Restaurant in Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1-chōme−16−８ 河野ビル別館 2F, 16, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Garden in 11 Naitōmachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014, Japan, Naitōmachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - TOKYU (Kabukicho Tower)
Shopping Mall in 1-chōme-29-1 Kabukichō, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan, 29, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan - Negishi
Japanese Restaurant in Japan, 〒150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dōgenzaka, 2-chōme−29−８ 道玄坂センタービルB1, 29, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Matsuya Ginza
Department Store in 3-chōme-6-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-8130, Japan, 6, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Shinpachi Shokudo Shinjuku
Breakfast Restaurant in Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1-chōme−15−９ Kcビル 1F, 15, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available
Planning notes for Shinjuku City
Shinjuku City, one of Tokyo's 23 special wards, originated as a post station (shukuba) on the Koshu Kaido highway during the Edo period (1603–1868). Its name, which translates to "New Way Station," reflects its 1698 establishment to serve travelers moving between Edo and central Japan. Following the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, the district’s stable ground led to rapid development as a commercial center. While 90% of the area was destroyed during 1945 air raids.
Must-try foods nearby
- Sugoi Niboshi Ramen
A Shinjuku-born ramen specialty featuring an ultra-rich broth made from over 20 types of dried sardines (niboshi). - Omoide Yokocho Yakitori
Grilled chicken skewers seasoned with 'tare' (sweet soy glaze) or 'shio' (salt), served in the atmospheric, narrow 'Memory Lane' (Piss Alley). - Wagyu Sukiyaki
Thinly sliced A5-grade Japanese Black Wagyu simmered in a sweet and savory soy-based broth with tofu and vegetables. - Cold Carbonara Udon
A modern, viral fusion dish that has become a Shinjuku must-eat. At 'Udon Shin,' fresh, hand-cut noodles are served with a creamy base of butter, parmesan cheese. - Edomae Tempura
Lightly battered and deep-fried seafood and vegetables, prepared in the traditional Edo style.
When to go: The best times to visit Shinjuku are spring (late March to April) for cherry blossoms in Shinjuku Gyoen and autumn (late October to November) for vibrant fall foliage and mild, comfortable temperatures. Summers (June to August) are notoriously hot.
Local tips
- Navigate the world's busiest station by following yellow overhead signs for specific exits like East for Kabukicho or West for the Metropolitan Government Building.
- Refrain from eating or smoking while walking through the streets, as Shinjuku has strict city ordinances and designated areas for these activities.
What travelers are noticing
- NIKE SHINJUKU: A massive four-level flagship store at the East Exit that blends high-tech retail with urban sport culture.
- Pokémon Card Game TOKYO LUMINOUS NIGHT: A large-scale visual spectacle and immersive event running through spring 2026.
- Meiji Yasuda Life Shinjuku Building: The completion of this 23-story landmark in Nishi-Shinjuku, featuring a new pedestrian-centric 'Urban Lobby'.
Extra place context
- Ibuki
Known for: Wagyu Sukiyaki. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Wagyu Sukiyaki
Official tourism resource
The official tourism website for Shinjuku City, providing comprehensive travel guides, event information, and sightseeing maps for Tokyo's vibrant heart.
Planning questions
Where did Rion Ishida eat in Shinjuku City, Tokyo?
This guide maps all 7 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Shinjuku City, Tokyo.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel guide 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.