Shinjuku Golden Gai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Shinjuku Golden Gai
Popular places to visit
Tokyo Disneyland®
Ride roller coasters and watch theatrical shows as you witness the magic of Disney come to life at this family-friendly amusement park and resort.
Tokyo DisneySea®
Discover the secrets of the oceans in this magical theme park, where Disney’s sea-dwelling characters will take you on a journey to the world below the waves.
Tokyo Dome
Catch an event at Tokyo Dome during your trip to Tokyo. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this vibrant area.
Shibuya Crossing
Guaranteed to overload the senses, this intersection teeming with people is considered to be a symbol of modern Tokyo.
Tokyo Skytree
Find yourself wowed by stunning 360-degree panoramic views of Tokyo from its newest and highest tower.
Tokyo Tower
No, you're not in Paris, though this Eiffel-inspired structure and Tokyo landmark might make you think you've been transported to Europe.
Activities
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Tour Return by Bullet Train
Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking Tour
Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour in Tokyo with Cruise
Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji Temple, & Tokyo Tower Tour
Tokyo Evening Food Adventure: Hidden Eateries & Local Flavours
Vegan-Friendly Tokyo Sumo Show, Mochi-Pounding Dinner Experience
Our pick of the best Shinjuku Golden Gai Hotel Deals
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
We’ve stayed at the hotel previously overnight, which was fine. On this occasion, we stayed 4 days. Very few places to eat. As we had a late flight, close to midnight, I tried to get a late check out, to stay in the room. On different occasions I was told free until 2pm, second occasion 9000yen and ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Cups not replaced during our 7 nights visit
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Clean room, very good A/C, good water pressure, easy check in and check out. 10 mins walk to Shinjuku station. Lots of places to eat inside the building
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Great
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Clean room though very small. A queen bed is more like a double bed for North American standards, and the AC did not work well, which made the sleep difficult. The hotel is not central unless youre just going for the baseball stadium.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shinjuku Golden Gai
Shinjuku
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Shinjuku. Check out top attractions like Shinjuku Subnade and Samurai Museum, and jump on the metro at Shinjuku-sanchome Station or Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station to see more of the city.
Kabukicho
Kabukicho is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Samurai Museum and Godzilla Head, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tokyo.
Harajuku
Harajuku is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station or Omote-sando Station to explore sights like Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku.
Shibuya
Shibuya is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Shibuya Crossing and Yoyogi National Gymnasium. See more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Shibuya Station or Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station.
Akasaka
Consider a visit to Tokyo Midtown and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Akasaka. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nogizaka Station or Akasaka Station.
Roppongi
Travellers choose Roppongi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Roppongi Station or Roppongi-itchome Station and check out top sights like Izumo Shrine Tokyobunshi.
