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2019_shinjuku_eng_f.pdf 1 2020/01/08 16:42 〈English〉 Shinjuku ASS tourist map Stations around Shinuu Kauicho This map is focused around stations in Shinjuku City. oo etropoitan Kabuki-cho was established in 1948 as part of World War II damage reconstruction. The name overnent uiding The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building was came from a plan to attract a Kabuki theater in designed by the architect Tange Kenzo, and completed the area, although it was not materialized, it in 1991. A panoramic observation deck (entrance free) helped bring a wave of other entertainment on the 45th floor of Main Building No. 1 provides a 202 complexes to Kabuki-cho. Theaters, movie meter high view of Tokyo. The restaurants, cafes, and theaters, restaurants, bars were constructed one employee cafeterias are all available to the public. after the other, and soon Kabuki-cho had become the largest entertainment district in Japan. Safe and enjoyable town planning has been promoted 2-8-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku 03-5320-7890 and the area attracts many visitors. North Tower: 9:30-23:00 South Tower: 9:30-17:00 (However it is open until 23:00 on days that the North Tower observatory is closed.) North Observatory: The 2nd and 4th Monday of each month South Observatory: The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month AROUND When a holiday falls on one of these days, the observatory is opened and the following day is closed. Suehirotei On maintenance days, both observatories are closed. Due to repairs, the number of elevators servicing the SHINJUKU observatories have been reduced. On crowded days, entrance to the observatories may be limited. For more information Built in 1946, Suehiro-tei is an esteemed rakugo see the Tokyo Metropolitan Government official website. (traditional comic storytelling) and iromono (various STATION 10 minutes on foot from the Shinjuku station west exit (JR/Keio/Odakyu/Seibu/Metro lines), entertainments other than storytelling) theater that has 10 minutes on foot from Shinjuku-nishiguchi station (Metro), 1 minute on foot from Tochomae station (Metro) held regular performances dating back to the Edo period (1603-1868). Made of wood, this distinguished looking useus building has both Japanese tatami seats and chairs The area around Shinjuku station has several available for the audience (City-designated cultural museums where you can experience historical asset). The show changes its performers and programs artifacts, various types of artwork, and public art. every 10 days, and holds late night shows performed by young comic story tellers every Saturday night. Memorial Museum for Soldiers, Detainees in Siberia, and Postwar Repatriates Memorial Museum for Soldiers, (commissioned by the Ministry of Detainees in Siberia, and Postwar Repatriates C 3-6-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku 03-3351-2974 Internal Affairs and Communications) Sunflowers by 1 minute on foot from Shinjuku-sanchome station (Metro), M 2-6-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Vincent Van Gogh 7 minutes on foot from the Shinjuku station east exit (JR/Keio/Odakyu/Metro lines),or Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, 33th floor (1888) A property of Y 7 minuteons foot from Seibu Shinjuku station (Seibu Shinjuku line) 03-5323-8709 Free Seiji Togo Memorial Sompo Japan CM Seiji Togo Memorial Nipponkoa Shinuu Fun Facts Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Museum of Art Museum of Art MY UN Hanaonoina Shrine 1-26-1 Shnjuku, Nishi-shinjuku Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Headquarters 42nd Floor CY 03-5777-8600 Admission The astonishing vermillion Hanazono-jinja shrine Shinuu Free iFi ※The museum will be closed from September 30, 2019 to February 14, 2020. ※It will be located to the grounds of its head office CMY houses the guardian deity of Shinjuku. Hanazo- Shinjuku City has begun to provide in Spring 2020. no-jinja is a popular tourist spot, and is well-loved free wi-fi service in cooperation with NAKAMURAYA SALON Museum of Art K by locals who use it to escape from the bustle of other private organizations. You can 3rd floor of Shinjuku Nakamuraya Bldg., Shinjuku and relax. The Aozora-Kotto-lchi easily connect to our free wi-fi. This 3-26-13 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku (open-air antique flea market) is held here every service is available at various places 03-5362-7508 Admission 10 minutes on foot from the Shinjuku station east exit(JR), Sunday (canceled for rain). In November, you can including the exits of Shinjuku Station, NAKAMURAYA SALON Museum of Art adjacent to the Shinjuku station A6 exit(Metro) visit the Tori-no-lchi market, where stalls selling Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-dori Avenue, rakes (to businesses, in order to "rake in" prosperi- department stores and restaurants. ty) and even a freak show can be found. Please visit the Shinjuku Convention and Visitors Bureau Website for more Juniso Kuanoina Shrine information. 5-17-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku 03-3209-5265 This shrine, built in the Muromachi Period (1336-1573), 7 minutes on foot from the Shinjuku station east exit houses the local deity of the Tsunohazu region (modern day (JR/Keio/Odakyu/Seibu/Metro lines), Kabukicho and Nishi-shinjuku). Here you will find the 3 minuteons foot from Shinjuku-sancyome station (Metro) "Jyunisounohi" monument, the "Shichi-nin Yakusha-zu-ema (votive picture of horse)" and the "Shiki-sanban hounougaku Business Hours (votive tablet)", which are votive tablets donated to the ※Closed on the year-end and New Year holidays shrine from kabuki actors. You can also see a saucer with Shinuu oen Nationa arden inscriptions from the famed kyouka (comic tanka) composer Central East Exit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a large, well-known Central West Exit Ota Nampo (Shokusanjin), and other cultural treasures. park in Shinjuku that blends Western and Japanese style gardens. Besides the tea house and restaurant, the park Flags 2-11-2 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku 03-53343-5521 also contains buildings related to the Imperial LUMINE 2 15 minutes on foot from the Shinjuku station west exit (JR/Keio/Odakyu/Seibu/Metro lines), household. In spring it is a popular location for viewing Shinjuku Station South East Exit Koshu Kaido Ave. 5 minutes on foot from Tochomae station (Metro), 9 minutes on foot from Nishi-shinjuku station (Metro) cherry blossoms, in fall people gather to see the LUMINE 1 South Exit E10 autumn colors, and in November it hosts an exquisite Keio Line Shinjuku Overpass LUMINE Exit chrysanthemum exhibit. NEWoMan Koshu Kaido Ave. Exit JR SHINJUKU Shinuu huo ar MIRAINA TOWER Shinjuku Expressway An oasis of flowers and greenery in the heart of 11 Naitoumachi, Shinjuku-ku 03-3350-0151 9:00-16:00(closes 16:30) Varies by time of year Bus Terminal Shinjuku. Bordering the skyscrapers of Western Monday (If a Monday is a public holiday, then closed the following weekday.) and December 29 to January 3 Shin-Minami Exit Takashimaya Shinjuku, this 80,000 square meter park has lawns, Adults ¥500 (Group discount ¥400), 65 and over, Students ¥250, 15 and under FREE woods, a fountain square where flea markets and "Alcohol and recreational items are prohibited The information provided here is current as of January 2020. 2019-2-2801 other events are held, and a multi-purpose sports Shinjuku gate: 10 minutes on foot from the Shinjuku station south exit facility with a running track. (JR/Keio/Odakyu lines), 5 minutes on foot from Shinjuku-sanchome station (Metro), 5 minutes on foot from Shinjuku-Gyoenome station (Metro) Okido gate: 5 minutes on foot from Shinjuku-Gyoenome station (Metro) 2-11 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku 03-3342-4509 (in Japanese) (in Japanese) Sendagaya gate: 5 minutes on foot from Sendagaya station (JR), 10 minutes on foot from the Shinjuku station west exit (JR/Keio/Odakyu/Seibu/Metro lines), (in Japanese) 5 minutes on foot from Kokuritsu-kyogijo station (Metro) 1 minute on foot from Tochomae station (Metro), 5 minutes on foot from Nishi-shinjuku station (Metro) 2019_shinjuku_eng_b.pdf 1 2020/01/08 16:39 8 32 20 19 11 25 14 2 17 18 37 21 20 17 30 7 13 12 Kita-shinjuku Park Hundred Stay 15 11 9 10Kita-shinjuku(3) Okubo(2)Okubo(2)Okubo(2)Okubo(2) 4 3 16 18 9 1 Hyakunincho(2) 4 Higashi-toyama 14 3 36 Last residence of Kita-shinjuku 1 Meotogi-jinja Shrine19 Toyama(2)Toyama(2)Toyama(2)Toyama(2) 18 2 1 Suehiro Kanzo Uchimura TOKYO PLAZA10 32 Elementary School 35 12 7 35 34 15 Bridge 31 26 33 12 Shin-okubo-eki-mae 13 7 29 Okubo-dori Ave. North Exit 17 18 13 Kita-shinjuku 3 28 8 1 11 19 27 6 Kitashin Park 15 7 13 Okubo Sta. 14 9 6 11 8 Okubo Koban-mae K 10 20 17 Kaichu Inari-jinja Shrine 9 12 a Kashiwagi Otakibashi-dori Ave. Okubo Branch Office 4 Shinjuku Koko-Kara Finding the Fun in SHINJUKU 24 n 30 16 15 Shiinoki Hill17 d Elementary School Hyakunincho(1) Okubo Chiiki Center (From Here) Square a 26 7 11 6 Zenryuji Temple15 R 7 4 10 3 14 10 Okubo Library 19 i 20 v 25 Shin-okubo Sta. Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line 31 9 e 21 5 11 5 16 6 5 4 3 17 18 r 14 7 6 Okubo(1)Okubo(1)Okubo(1)Okubo(1) 3 Kohoin Temple South Exit Koizumi Yakumo 21 22 10 Kita-shinjuku(1) 22 16 7 8 6 23 Kita-shinjuku(2) NTT Shinjuku Building 13 Memorial Park 8 4 14 Kannonan Temple 7 Okubo Elementary School B1 12 Chuo Line Shinjuku(7)Shinjuku(7)Shinjuku(7)Shinjuku(7) 15 24 2 Nishi-okubo Park Nakano Fushimi Shokko-zaka Park 32 16 5 23 Nuke-benten Kita Park 6 20 Bridge 8 2 26 14 5 8 B2 23 13 1 9 S 24 17 11 14 1 12 Last residence of City h 25 Shinjuku City 13 5 o 23 12 15 Haruyama 13 k Chokoji Temple Korea Museum Koizumi Yakumo k 10 1 Memorial Hospital Seibu Shinjuku Line Hotel Sunroute 24 Kashiwagi Branch Office o 33 18 Apa Hotel Hashigo Hill 2 Higashi-shinjuku Sta.