During my visit to Tokyo, I visited Shinjuku 3 or 4 times, it's great! From first exiting the station you get a sense of the immense hustle & bustle that seems to be a constant here. The best view of the famous pedestrian crossing go for a Starbucks & try your best to get a seat by the window on... more

ok, so shinjuku is a must which any guidebook will tell you. shinjuku station is the hub, and the neighborhood here is like the heart of tokyo. think times square but more tightly compact and more neat and orderly. for you american shoppers, a ton of stores a couple blocks from the station on hot european brands you won't find... more