Shinjuku is a convenient location for transportation, linked to pretty much everywhere, making it a huge tourist destination. In this article we will show you some great restaurants and spots you should definitely check out if you’re planning a trip to Shinjuku.
“The Lockup” – A prison themed restaurant
The Lockup is a unique prison themed restaurant that serves up an unforgettable menu of fun goodies, from colourful drinks served in test tubes and beakers to food that takes on the form of a monster and cocktails with eyeballs floating in them – everything worthy of being the next post on your Instagram. All six branches of The Lockup are holding an event titled Shujin Thanks Festival from November 1st to December 7th to celebrate the unveiling of their new logo. As part of the celebration, customers will be able to get their hands on the restaurant’s 6-coloured “Crazy Monster Cheese Fondue” at a very special price!
Full Details: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/75692
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“The Lockup”
Shop List: 6 branches in total – Tokyo (Shinjuku), Osaka (Umeda), Nagoya, Sapporo, Tenjin, Omiya
Shop Website: http://www.lock-up.jp/
“Shujin Thanks Festival” Official Page:
Sarutahiko Coffee and TiKiTaKa ICE CREAM no omise
Sarutahiko Coffee and TiKiTaKa ICE CREAM opened on the 1st floor of Lumine Shinjuku 1 back in August. There are 16 varieties of ice cream to choose from. And what makes it better? The flavours keep on changing! No matter how many times you visit, you will always encounter entirely new flavours, making it an exciting store to visit.
Full Details: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/59861
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Sarutahiko Coffee and and TiKiTaKa ICE CREAM
Address: 1st floor, LUMINE Shinjuku 1, 1-1-5 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Open: 8:00-22:30
Closed when LUMINE Shinjuku 1 is closed
Menu includes a variety of coffees, 16 varieties of ice cream, two varieties of ice creams with toppings, coffee floats and much more!
“DOU” – the ‘dorayaki’ specialists
Dorayaki is a classic Japanese confection that comes in the form of a pancake filled with sweet red bean. DOU’s best-selling item on its menu is a twist on dorayaki, having more of a light texture to it similar to that of the sponge cake in the West. They separate the egg yolk and egg whites and whisk them individually before using a steaming method on site to make the product fluffy and give it a divine flavour. The ingredients they use are what give the overall flavour an exquisite balance. DOU uses velvety, melt-in-the-mouth fresh cream straight from Hokkaido, high quality ‘Miyabi’ adzuki beans which are cooked to perfection to create a gorgeous fragrance, and ‘gyūhi’ (a softer kind of mochi) that is made from mochi rice called “Hakuchomochi” that is cultivated in Hokkaido.
Full Details: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/56069
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DOU Lumine EST Shinjuku
Address: Lumine EST Shinjuku B1F, 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: Weekdays – 11:00-22:00 / Weekends & National Holidays – 10:30-21:30
Telephone: 03-6273-0142
Price: 1 = ￥324 (incl. tax) / Set of 4 = ￥1,252 (incl. tax)
*Only 4 per customer
Official Homepage: https://namadorayaki.com
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“MILK” – Fresh cream specialty shop
Fresh cream is loved by everyone but it usually plays the supportive roll in such food items as pancakes. In order to make fresh cream play the leading roll in this confectionery, MILK paid particular attention to the region where the cream was produced, the blending method and the production method to bring out the best qualities of the fresh cream. The shop offers a range of appetizing goodies, all bringing out the best of fresh cream, such as “Milky Cream Chiffon Cake” (￥780), “Milky Soft Cream” (￥540), and “Milky Soft Parfait” (￥780).
Full Details: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/54370
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“Milk”
Popup shop in Harajuku JUSTIN
Address: Harajuku JUSTIN Jingumae 3-25-18 Shibuya-ku Tokyo
Open: 11:00~18:00（*JUSTIN’s normal business hour starts from 18:00）
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Shinjuku Kakekomi Gyoza – Kabukicho Branch
The gyoza sold at Kakekomi Gyoza are like xiaolongbao and full of mouth-watering meat juices. They use carefully selected, high-quality pork to bring out the best possible flavour and texture of the meat. They are also picky about their wheat flour to ensure the meat is wrapped nicely in a delicious chewy what blanket. The gyoza also contains no garlic or chives, so people who struggle with that combination can enjoy them too. The shop have just released a new photogenic set of “Colourful Gyoza” in 5 different colours containing squid ink, turmeric, spinach and cayenne.
Full Details: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/ja/76555
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Shinjuku Kakekomi Gyoza – Kabukicho Branch
Address: 1F & 2F of 58th Tokyo Bldg., 1-12-2 Kabukicho, Shinjuku (Japanese: 新宿区歌舞伎町1-12-2 第58東京ビル1階・2階)
Open: 24/7 all year round
TEL: 03-6233-7099
Official Homepage: http://www.kakekomi-gyoza.com/
Tokyo Mystery Circus
“Tokyo Mystery Circus” is the world’s first and Japan’s biggest theme park themed around the concept of “mystery.” You will unite a team of 3 and infiltrate the enemy’s hide-out within 30 minutes. The name of the game is “THE SECRET AGENT Saisyu Heiki wo Hakaiseyo (destroy the lethal weapon)” and you can enjoy a truly thrilling experience. The game can be played several times and is extremely fun completing the clear rank with the other players.
Full Details: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/75218
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“TOKYO MYSTERY CIRCUS”
Address: APM Building, 1-27-5, Kabukicho, Shinjukuku, Tokyo, 160-0021
Business hours: ＜Weekdays＞ 11:30 to 23:00
＜Saturday, Sunday, Holidays＞ 9:30 to 23:00
*Business hours based on schedule until January 8th.
*yelo CAFÉ – Last Orders – 22:30
No fixed holidays
Access 2 minutes on foot from Seibu Shinjuku Station / 7 minutes on foot from JR Shinjuku East Exit
Official Homepage: https://mysterycircus.jp
VASARA – Kimono rental shop
The newly opened “Shinjuku Ekimae Shop” is located inside Nihon Ryoko Shinjuku Branch Europe Plaza which is located near Shinjuku Station. Shinjuku is close to sightseeing locations such as Tokyo Dome and various event spots and is a good place to hold wedding parties and after-parties. Baggage services and basic hair set services are also available for free and kimonos can be rented from ￥2,900.
Full Details: http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/69916
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“VASARA Shinjuku Ekimae Shop”
Address: 4F of Ichishima Building, 3-36-5 Shinjuku, Tokyo (inside Nihon Ryoko Shinjuku Branch Europe Plaza)
Open: 11:00-19:00 (last orders at 18:00)
Access: 2-minutes on foot from the Central East Exit / South East Exit of Shinjuku Station /3-minutes on foot from Shinjuku Sanchome Station
Shop Website: https://vasara-h.co.jp/shop/shinjuku02.html
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VASARAKIMONO/
Online reservations can be made via https://vasara-h.co.jp/reserve/plan.html?f_922de=79c19
Please call the VASARA call center regarding reservations on 03-5577-5882
5882 <reservation time: 9:00 to 19:00 (seven days a week)
Did you enjoy our list? Be sure to use it as reference during your inevitable Shinjuku shopping spree and let us know if you visited any of these places!
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