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This is a preview of the full content of our Japan’s Best app.

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  • All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
  • Detailed in-app maps will help you find sites using your device’s GPS.
  • The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).

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  • Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
  • Create your own list of favourites as you browse.
  • Search the entire contents using a fast and simple text-search tool.
  • Make one-click phone calls (on phones).
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Shinjuku 新宿 & Around

Top nightlife, entertainment & shopping district

Shinjuku

The areas around the world’s busiest station - well over 2 million pass through Shinjuku station each day! - is a must visit. There are large business, entertainment and shopping areas all around the station.

A dozen railway and subway lines pass through. Shinjuku is on the western side of the JR Yamanote Line loop line.

Don’t miss -

Kabukichō - Japan's largest and wildest red light district to the northeast of the station.

Free observation decks - the skyscraper district to the west of the station boasts many of Tōkyō's tallest buildings, including the 243m twin towers of the Metropolitan Government Office; its observation decks are open to the public for free.

Read the full content in the app
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Eating & Restaurants

Drinking & Nightlife

Shopping

Tōkyō 東京

Tōkyō In-A-Day

For those short on time

Text © Craig McLachlan

Image by Jaakko Hakulinen