Shinjuku - Shopping, Dining, and Sightseeing
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observation Decks｜ Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden ｜ Shinjuku Southern Terrace｜ Kabukicho District ｜ LABI Shinjuku Higashiguchi-kan｜ DANCING CRAB, Shinjuku
THINGS TO DO IN SHINJUKU AREA
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observation Decks
Experience the stunning views of the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
FREE ADMISSION!
Phone : +81 3 5321 1111
Open : AM9:30 - PM23:00 (Admission until 30 minutes before closing)
North Observatory closed on 2nd and 4th Mondays.
South Observatory closed on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.
Accessible information about this facility
The building is equipped with elevators and/or escalators.
The entrance is directly connected to subway station.
*Nearest subway exit equipped with elevator is
located
outside of the building.
Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available.
Other services
- Free walking tour for foreign visitors;
Guide service is available in English, Chinese, and Korean.
Sign up for tour entry at the volunteer guide desk located beside the Tokyo Tourist Information Center on 1st floor.
- Assistive devices for hearing impairment;
Multilingual information service by using tablet PC is available at the reception desk on the 1st floor.
- Wheelchair rentals: free of charge.
- Assistive devices for visual impairment;
Tactile maps and audio description service are available at the reception desk on the 1st floor. - Nursing room and Kid's play area is located at the B1 floor.
*Open AM9:30 - PM17:00, closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
Tokyo Tourist Information Center
Before heading to the observation decks, stop by the Tokyo Tourist Information Center on the 1st floor and grab free maps and guides!
Wheelchair accessible route for
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Nearest Link station:
approx. 2 minutes walk from Toei Oedo Line Tochomae Station (Exit No.A4)
Check the transportation page for more information about Tochomae Station.
Get off the elevator on the 1st floor (B1 floor has no elevator to upstairs).
Use the entrance ramp located at right hand side of the elevator box.
Parking
B1F - B3F Parking Garage
Open: AM8:00 - PM22:00
Closed: 29th December - 3rd January
Fees: ¥250/30min.
*First 1 hour ¥150/30min.
Parking space for people with disability: Available
Elevator from parking level to 1st floor: Available
Shopping and refreshment
Souvenir shops and cafe on the 45th floor are all accessible for wheelchairs.
(North observation deck)
Casual dining with the best view in Shinjuku.
Open: AM9:30 - PM23:00
(South observation deck)
Casual cafe located 202m above the ground. Open: AM9:30 - PM17:30
Gift shops on the 45th floor provide a great variety of items to remember your experience.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
As one of the major "HANAMI" spot, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is loved by many cherry blossom lover. Leave plenty of time to stroll through the amazing outdoor garden.
Check the official website for seasonal blooms.
Phone : +81 3 3350 0151
FAX : +81 3 3350 1372
Open : Garden AM9:00 - PM16:30
The Greenhouse AM9:30 - PM16:00
(Admission until 30 minutes before closing)
Closed on December 29th - January 3rd.
Closed on Mondays except for National Holidays on Monday,
in which case the garden is open on the holiday and closed the following
Tuesday instead.
Accessible information about this facility
Wheelchair rentals: Free of charge.
Wheelchair accessible restrooms are
available.
Restrooms equipped with ostomate
facility and
folding bed are available.
Nursing rooms for visitors with babies are available.
Caution : Steep Slopes within the Garden
Most of the areas within the garden can be accessed by wheelchair, however, some of the paths involve steep slopes. We would recommend for manual wheelchair users to visit with strong companions.
Parking
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Okido Parking
Open: AM8:00 - PM20:00
Fees:Small vehicles ¥500 for the first 3 hours.
*¥100/30min. for additional.
Large behicles ¥2000 for the first 3 hours.
*¥400/30min. for additional.
Parking space for people with disability: Available
Shinjuku Southern Terrace
Hours: AM7:00 - PM22:30
AM7:00 - PM23:00 on Fridays and Saturdays
Ramp for wheelchairs is available at the back side of the shop.
Hours: AM11:00 - PM23:00
Ramp for wheelchairs is available.
Hours: AM11:00 - PM22:00
To reach the 2nd floor, use the elevator located outside of the shop.
Hours: AM10:00 - PM20:00
1F store and snack stand: wheelchair accessible.
2F SAKE shop: stairs required.
Hours: AM10:00 - PM21:00
Elevators: Available
Wheelchair accessible restroom: Available
... and many more!
Kabukicho District
LABI Shinjuku Higashiguchi-kan
LABI Shinjuku Higashiguchi-kan is the largest electric shop in Shinjuku area. The store contains nine spacy floors filled with various items - cameras, computers, video games, and tons more like kitchen appliances to sports equipments - it has everything you'd expect.
Address : 3-23-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Phone：:+81 3 3359 5566
Open : AM10:00 - PM23:30
Accessible information about this facility
The main entrance on 1st floor is accessible
for wheelchairs.
The building is equipped with elevators and escalators.
Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available.
DANCING CRAB, Shinjuku
Big size crab claws, shrimp in the shell, mussels, corn on the cob, potatoes in their jackets, etc., choose your favorites and make original "COMBO BAG". It's perfect for seafood fans!
Oops, don't forget to return the crab hairband when you leave!
Address : 3-37-12 Shinjuku NOWA Bldg.2F, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Phone : +81 3 6380 5151
Open : Lunch AM11:30 - PM15:30
Dinner PM17:00 - PM23:30
Accessible information about this facility
The building is equipped with elevators.
Wheelchair accessible restroom is not available.
Restroom door width: 70cm
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Open 9:30-18:00
Closed on Saturday,Sunday,and Holidays.
