Shinjuku City Office
Address: 1-4-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
Tel: 03-3209-1111
Open: 8:30am-5:00pm, from Monday to Friday (closed for national holidays) *Certain desks open until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays
Access: 5 minutes from "Shinjuku Station" on JR, Subway Marunouchi lines, "Seibu Shinjuku Station" on Seibu Shinjuku Line
Shinjuku
One of the three urban sub-centers of Tokyo along with Shibuya and Ikebukuro, this is an office and entertainment district that represents Japan.
On the East side of Shinjuku Station lies entertainment district Kabukicho, while the high-rise buildings on the west are called "Nishi Shinjuku".
Access: Get off at "Shinjuku Station" on JR, Odakyu, Keio, Subway Shinjuku, Oedo, Marunouchi lines, or "Seibu Shinjuku Station" on Seibu Shinjuku Line
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
This garden was originally built for the imperial family in 1906, but was made a national citizens' garden after World War Two, and is now well-loved by the people.
It is known as one of the few gardens in the Japanese style. With with sakura in the spring and changing leaves in the autumn, it is a true urban oasis.
Access: 5 minute walk from "Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station" on Subway Marunouchi Line or "Shinjuku Sanchome Station" on Subway Shinjuku Line
10 minute walk from South Exit of "Shinjuku Station" on JR, Odakyu, Keio lines; 15 minute walk from "Nishi Shinjuku Station" on Seibu Shinjuku Line
Jingu Gaien
This famous spot was chosen as one of the 100 best views in the New Tokyo
The trees that make a straight line from the front of the Meiji Jingu Shrine Seitoku Commemorative Gallery impress many onlookers with their beautiful changes over the four seasons.
Access: Get off at "Shinanomachi Station" on JR Line, "Kokuritsu Kyogijo Station" on Subway Oedo Line, or "Gaienmae Station" on Subway Ginza Line
Kagurazaka
This area has many hills, cobblestone streets, and narrow paths, and the traditional atmosphere continues to help people forget about the noisy city.
Bustle and quiet are mixed here, and this cultivates a unique atmosphere.
Access: Get off at "Iidabashi Station" on JR, Subway Tozai, Yurakucho, Namboku, Oedo lines, "Kagurazaka Station" on Subway Tozai Line, "Ushigome Kagurazaka Station" on Subway Oedo Line
