Shinjuku

Living in Shinjuku: unbeatable convenience with quiet residential quarters like Kagurazaka. A practical Tokyo area guide for internationals.
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Shinjuku

A major hub with everything on your doorstep — plus quiet residential pockets.

Area guide

Living in Shinjuku

One of Tokyo’s great hubs — endlessly convenient, yet home to surprisingly calm residential quarters.

World’s busiestShinjuku Station
Gyoenhuge city park
Centralhub of Tokyo

Why live in Shinjuku?

Why here

Unbeatable convenience

The world’s busiest station connects you almost anywhere in minutes.

Why here

Green in the city

Shinjuku Gyoen offers a vast, calming escape right in the center.

Why here

Hidden calm

Kagurazaka and Ochiai are refined, quiet neighborhoods away from the bustle.

Neighborhoods to know

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Where Shinjuku sits in Jonan

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