Route 15: Shinjuku Night Tour

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Shinjuku Night Tour

Courses

Departure time	Departs at 6 p.m.
Duration of the tour	About 1 hour and a half
Cost	0 yen

This tour introduces the nightlife of Shinjuku, one of Japan's busiest districts. This tour offers two routes, so please choose whichever you prefer.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Projection Mapping Tour

After enjoying the bustling shopping area, the lively Kabuki-cho district, the illuminated skyscrapers, and other cityscapes and night views, this tour will take you to the Citizen's Plaza, where you can watch a projection mapping show using Tokyo Metropolitan Government No. 1 Building as a canvas.
Introduction to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Projection Mapping "TOKYO Night & Light" is here.

Route	Tokyo Tourist Information Center at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal → Shinjuku Station area (East exit shopping area, etc.) → Kabuki-cho (see the Shinjuku Toho Building Godzilla head) → Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Citizens Plaza(Projection Mapping) (end)

Shinjuku Night Tour

You can enjoy the cityscape and night views, including Hanazono Shrine, which is dedicated to the god of business prosperity and the development of culture and entertainment, then the lively Kabuki-cho district, followed by illuminated skyscrapers. The tour will take you around the streets of Shinjuku, which are different from the daytime.

Route	Tokyo Tourist Information Center at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal → Hanazono Shrine → Kabuki-cho (see the Shinjuku Toho Building Godzilla head) → West Exit Skyscraper District (around Shinjuku Nomura Building) → Shinjuku Station (end) * Although we will not go up to the observation lobby at Shinjuku Nomura Building, we will explain some of the highlights around the building.

Regarding Guide Services

This guide service is provided by volunteers, and transportation is mainly by public transport or walking.
The participants for the guide service are up to 5 people.
It will be accompanied by 2 tour guides.
Among the participants, there must be at least 1 person over 20 years old.
Some facilities may be closed depending on the day of the week.
The time and date of departure changes depending on the route, so please check the details for each route.
Please note that the tour guides will not be present or make reservations at eating and drinking establishments.
People under the influence of alcohol are not allowed to participate.
The guidance itself is free of charge.

Regarding Bookings

To apply for a tour, click the “Apply here” button.
We require you to inform us of your first and second preference for route and time/date. Please understand that we may be unable to offer guidance on your preferred date depending on volunteer schedules.
Bookings are required from 1 month to 3 days prior to your preferred guidance date.
After submitting your booking, we will send a response within a week. For bookings made from 1 week to 3 days before, we will respond the day before your preferred date at the latest.
Be sure to include your contact details in Japan.
To cancel a booking, please contact us at least 1 day prior.