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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, with eating and drinking establishments, department stores, and theaters.
We will take you to Hanazono Shrine, which is dedicated to the god of business prosperity and the development of culture and entertainment, and the lively Kabuki-cho district. Participants can also enjoy the illuminated cityscape and night view from the observation lobby on the 50th floor of the Shinjuku Nomura Building. We go 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) → Shinjuku Nomura Building (50th Floor Observation Lobby) → Shinjuku Station (end)

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


  1. To apply for a tour, click the “Apply here” button.
  2. 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.
  3. Bookings are required from 1 month to 3 days prior to your preferred guidance date.
  4. 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.  
  5. To cancel a booking, please contact us at least 1 day prior.

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