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• Robot Restaurant

  4.0

  5990 Reviews

  Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Kabukichou 1-7-1 Shinjuku Robot Building B2

  This is a show restaurant located in Kabukicho in Tokyo's Shinjuku City. The dynamic show featuring dancers and of course numerous robots including a sushi master robot and sumo robot is a must-see. It's very popular among foreign tourists as a sightseeing spot appropriate to Japan, which is known around the world for its anime and video games. Due to its popularity, making advance reservations on the web or by phone is recommended. Meals must be reserved as well.

• Samurai Museum

  4.5

  1899 Reviews

  Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Kabukichou 2-25-6 Yongwa 6th Building 1F

  This museum is dedicated to generals and samurai of the Warring States period. There are displays of armor and swords by period, and explanations of the origins of the samurai. You can also rent armor to get your picture taken as a samurai! It's very popular with tourists from overseas. They also have an attraction letting you join in a sword battle, as well as lots of events like sword preparation and calligraphy classes. They also sell souvenirs and gifts like replica armor.

• Thermae-Yu

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  This is a day spa facility where you can enjoy a natural open-air hot spring bath “Jindai-no-yu” using water from Nakaizu, and Kanto’s largest highly concentrated carbonated water bath. There are various relaxation facilities and a lounge that can be used to take a rest in the large, luxurious facility. It is a popular dating spot for couples and also with female customers. The facility also includes an Izakaya (Japanese-style pub), an ethnic restaurant and a juice stand. It is convenient as a spot to stay after the last train because it is open from 11 am to 9 am the following morning. The nearest station is　Shinjuku Station.

• Shinjuku Toho Building

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  A commercial building which was erected on the site of the Shinjuku Koma Gekijo theater. Restaurants and shops occupy the first floor, the second floor is a pachinko parlor, and the third floor is a Toho Cinemas movie theater. Floors eight and up are occupied by the Hotel Gracery Shinjuku. A giant mock-up of Godzilla's head can be found on the terrace on the eighth floor glaring down on the streets below. Visit the eighth floor Bonjour cafe and you can enjoy tea time with the great green lizard. The cafe also has special Godzilla-themed menu items.

• Jiromaru

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  59 Reviews

  Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Kabukichou 1-26-3

  A yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) restaurant conveniently located a one minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station. Here diners can enjoy high rank cuts of meat at reasonable prices. Inside, the restaurant looks like a sushi shop, and all manner of meats are arrayed in glass cases. “Seating” is standing room only at the counter, making it easy even for a solo traveler to pop in a sample the shop's delights. Patrons can order starting from just a single slice, and the single-person grills provided by the restaurant make it easy to enjoy your yakiniku at your own pace.

• Okubo Park

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  A public park located in Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo across from Ohkubo Hospital. The park is divided into two areas-a general use area and a sports area. The sports area is equipped with a futsal court and a basketball court. The entire park is also sometimes used to host events such as concerts and performances.

• inSPYre

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  13 Reviews

  Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Kabukichou 1-20-1 Humax Pavilion Shinjuku Kabukicho 6F

  A mission-based time attack attraction located in the Kabuki-cho area of Shinjuku. Here you can experience what it’s like to serve as a spy for a secret intelligence agency. The realistic, movie-like set, numerous missions, and multiple strategic routes ensure you will be hooked with your first visit. One session takes approximately 20 minutes. inSPYre also offers a great variety of dishes, drinks, and party plans which include all-you-can-eat-and-drink sets. The inSPYre shop sells a variety of intriguing and fun goods, such as a multi-function spy pen and inSPYre pins.

• SHINJUKU COPABOWL

  Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Kabukichou 1-20-1 HUMAX Pavilion Shinjuku Kabukicho 4F

  This bowling alley beside Cinecity Square in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho holds frequent events and offers special bargains. Both children and adults love bowling here with lanes that give off sound and light. There are 31 lanes in all, and visitors can also play ping pong and darts.

• Hige Girl (Shinjuku Kabuki-cho Branch)

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  1 Reviews

  Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Kabukichou 1-2-8 2nd Wizard Seven Building 5F

  A drag show pub located in Shinjuku's Kabuki-cho neighborhood whose cast includes members currently active on TV. The pub's cheerful and splendidly dressed drag queens are masters of having fun and even first-timers are sure to enjoy themselves. The pub's dazzling shows held each week from Tuesday to Saturday will have you laughing and crying and include performances and dances by drag queens in stylish, gorgeous costumes. The pub also has an abundant selection of original cocktails, desserts, and unique, tasty treats found no place else.