SIGHTSEEING INFORMATION
- HOTEL SUNROUTE
- HOTEL SUNROUTE PLAZA SHINJUKU
- SIGHTSEEING INFORMATION
Shinjuku -
A city where the whole place is a sightseeing spot
Shinjuku West Exit is lined with skyscrapers including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Shinjuku East Exit is home to Kabukicho, one of Tokyo's leading entertainment districts.
Shinjuku South Exit is lined with stylish cafes and shops.
Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku is located at a spot that is just a 3 minutes walk from the South Exit,
so it would be a very convenient base when you're visiting any area of Shinjuku.
Sightseeing Spots Around the Hotel
Sightseeing Spots Around the Hotel
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
This is an urban oasis with about 20,000 trees where you can enjoy nature in all seasons. The garden, which skillfully combines a French-style formal garden, an English-style landscaped garden and a Japanese garden, is a modern Western-style garden representative of the Meiji period. It is one of the few masterpieces of landscape gardens in Japan.
| ●About 15 minutes walk from the hotel ●Shinjuku Gate: Shinjuku Station - (About 4 minutes on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) - Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station Exit 1 and then about 5 minutes walk from there |
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
This observation deck is located on the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, a 48-story skyscraper with a height of 243m. It is crowded with couples, families, and tourists as a free spot with picturesque scenery and night view.
| ●About 7 minutes walk from the hotel |
Takashimaya Shinjuku
This is a department store that welcomes many customers every day, offering gourmet food and sweets sold at the basement floor, as well as miscellaneous goods and fashion to brighten up your life. It also houses specialty stores such as Hands, Nojima, Uniqlo, and Nitori.
| ●About 5 minutes walk from the hotel ●About 2 minutes walk from the New South Gate and Miraina Tower Gate of JR Shinjuku Station About 5 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, Toei Oedo Line, and Keio New Line About 3 minutes walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line (directly connected to the subway exit on the 1st basement floor) About 2 minutes walk from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal |
Meiji Shrine
Located in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, this shrine was founded on November 1, 1920. The deities enshrined here are Emperor Meiji, the 122nd emperor of Japan, and Empress Dowager Shoken.
This shrine usually attracts the largest number of worshipers in Japan for the traditional hatsumode (first shrine visit for the New Year), but during normal times, its lush and vast forest and solemn atmosphere quietly envelop people in prayer. Festivals and events are held at this shrine throughout the year, and during the grand festivals in spring and autumn, the shrine precincts are bustling with various celebrations and offerings.
| ●Yoyogi Gate: About 15 minutes walk from the hotel ●Harajuku Gate: Shinjuku Station - (About 5 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line) - Get off at Harajuku Station |
Recommended Sightseeing Spots
Theme Parks
Tokyo Disney Resort®
This is a resort area located in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, consisting of Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, the IKSPIARI complex, and Disney Hotel. IKSPIARI does not only have various shops and restaurants, but also a movie theater. You can get around the resort using the Disney Resort Line.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (JR Chuo Line Rapid Train) Tokyo Station - (JR Keiyo Line) Maihama Station ●Shinjuku Station - (Saikyo Line/Rinkai Line nonstop service) Shin-kiba Station - (JR Keiyo Line) Maihama Station Required time for both routes is about 50 minutes |
Sanrio Puroland
This is a theme park where you can meet Hello Kitty and many other Sanrio characters. The entire facility is indoors, so you can play to your heart's content without worrying about the weather. In Sanrio Town, an area where you can better experience the world of Sanrio, you can experience the worlds of Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Little Twin Stars. With full-scale musicals, parades and other events, this theme park is a place where both children and adults are sure to enjoy.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (Keio Line Limited Express) Keio-tama-center Station and then about 5 minutes walk from there |
Tokyo Dome City
It is one of the largest entertainment areas in the center of Tokyo, housing the Tokyo Dome, a famous baseball and concert venue; Tokyo Dome City Attractions, an amusement park where you can enjoy the Super Sentai Series hero show and other attractions; LaQua, a commercial facility where you can enjoy hot spring spas, shopping, and restaurants; and the Tokyo Dome Hotel.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (Stops at every station on JR Chuo Line/Sobu Line)JR Suidobashi Station and then about 15 minutes walk from there |
Art Museums
National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
This is Japan's first national art museum, located near the Imperial Palace. It has about 13,000 works of modern and contemporary art, including important cultural properties by Taikan Yokoyama and Ryusei Kishida, and exhibits about 200 works in each period based on themes and perspectives appropriate to the time. Visitors will be able to trace the flow of Japanese art from the end of the 19th century to the present day. The "Room with a View," a relaxation space overlooking the Imperial Palace and the Marunouchi Buildings, is also a must-see.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (Toei Shinjuku Line) Kudanshita Station - (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line) Takebashi Station and then about 3 minutes walk from there |
Mori Art Museum
This is an international contemporary art museum located on the 53rd floor, the top floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. This museum organizes a variety of exhibitions from a unique perspective, including cutting-edge art, architecture, and designs from around the world.
Under the motto of ""Art + Life"" - making contemporary art more accessible, the museum also supervises public art at Roppongi Hills and Toranomon Hills, and holds art events and other activities in collaboration with local communities.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (Toei Subway Oedo Line) Roppongi Station and then about 6 minutes walk from there |
Ghibli Museum, Mitaka
Ghibli Museum, Mitaka is an art museum where you can experience the world of Studio Ghibli's popular animations. It is somewhat different from your average art museum in that it features the permanent exhibition room, "Where a Film is Born," which looks like a place where animation production is about to begin, and the video exhibition room, and the "Saturn Theater," where you can see original short animations exclusive to the museum. Tickets must be reserved by date and time.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (JR Chuo Line Rapid Train) Mitaka Station and then about 18 minutes walk from there |
Aquariums/Zoos
Sunshine Aquarium
This aquarium is located on the rooftop of the World Import Mart Building, which is 40m above ground level, in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro. Its concept is "Oasis in the Sky". With a structure that is reminiscent of a tropical resort, it is an extraordinary space surrounded by water and greenery.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (JR Yamanote Line) Ikebukuro Station and then about 10 minutes walk from there |
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
This is an aquarium where you can enjoy a new style of entertainment that makes full use of sound, lighting, and imagery. The contents and programs change day and night and depending on the season, so you will be impressed by something new every time you visit. You can encounter 20,000 creatures from about 350 species despite being in the heart of the city. Here, you can see the fusion of cutting-edge technology and the world of the sea.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (JR Yamanote Line) Shinagawa Station and then about 2 minutes walk from there |
Ueno Zoo
This is an urban zoo located in Ueno Park in Taito Ward. Opened in 1882, Ueno Zoo is the oldest zoo in Japan. It is home to over 500 species of animals, with the giant panda being especially famous. Improvements have been made to the zoo's breeding environment since the 1990s, transforming it into a place where you can observe animals in conditions closer to their natural state.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (About 10 minutes on the JR Chuo Line Rapid Train) Kanda Station - (About 5 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line) - JR Ueno Station's Park Exit, and then about 5 minutes walk from there to the zoo's East Garden main gate |
Recommended Spots in Tokyo
Imperial Palace (East Gardens of the Imperial Palace)
The Imperial Palace is the residence of successive emperors in Japan, from Emperor Meiji to the current Emperor.
Inside the Imperial Palace, you will find such structures as the palace, which is the imperial residence and the place where His Majesty the Emperor's official business and various ceremonies take place; the Momijiyama Imperial Cocoonery, a facility for silkworm farming that has been inherited by successive empresses since Empress Dowager Shoken (Empress of Emperor Meiji); and the Imperial Household Agency. It also houses the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, which are open to the public as a garden.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (About 13 minutes on the JR Chuo Line Rapid Train) JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi Central Exit and then about 15 minutes walk from there to the Kikyomon Gate of the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace |
Tokyo Tower
This 333m-tall radio tower in Minato Ward, Tokyo. Since its completion in 1958, it has become a popular sightseeing spot that stands as a symbol of Japan's postwar period of rapid economic growth and a symbol of Tokyo.
This tower has two observation decks with different features (150m main deck and 250m top deck) while the commercial building ""Foot Town"" directly below houses a food court, official shop, amusement facilities and other shops. Seasonal events and illumination of the tower have become Tokyo traditions.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (About 13 minutes on the Toei Oedo Line) Akabanebashi Station and then about 5 minutes walk from there |
Tokyo Skytree
This is a radio tower in Sumida Ward, Tokyo that opened in 2012. At 634m high, it is the world's tallest radio tower. There is a commercial facility called "Tokyo Skytree Town" in the surrounding area. With restaurants, shops, an aquarium, and more attractions, it has become a new popular sightseeing spot in Tokyo since it opened. At night, it is lit up in a soft color scheme reminiscent of the Edo period.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (JR Chuo Line Rapid Train) Kanda Station - (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) Asakusa Station - (Tobu Skytree Line) Get off at Tokyo Skytree Station *Required time: About 40 minutes |
SHIBUYA SKY
With one of the largest rooftop observation spaces in Japan, this is Shibuya's highest observation facility at 229m above ground level.
It consists of three zones: the "SKY GATE" which is the transition space between the 14th to 45th floors, the rooftop observation space "SKY STAGE", and the indoor observation corridor "SKY GALLERY" on the 46th floor.
The observation device not only offers a 360-degree view of the scramble crossing and Mt. Fuji from 229m above Shibuya, but also stimulates intellectual curiosity and fosters imagination through a series of experiences.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (About 7 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line) Shibuya Station and it is directly connected to that station |
Tsukiji Outer Market
The Tokyo Central Wholesale Market/Tsukiji Market is a public wholesale market that was used for 83 years from 1935 to 2018. When the Toyosu Market opened on October 11, 2018, the functions of Tsukiji Market were transferred, and the Inner Market closed. However, the Outer Market is still in operation today. Even after the relocation of the Inner Market, more than 400 retail stores and restaurants continue to operate in the Outer Market, and it continues to be crowded with regular customers and tourists.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (About 21 minutes on the Toei Oedo Line) Tsukijishijo Station and then about 1 minute walk from there |
Odaiba
Odaiba was originally developed as a group of small islands for the coastal defense of Edo (present-day Tokyo) during the Edo period, but over time it was developed into a single island for recreational and commercial purposes. Today, Odaiba is one of Tokyo's most popular sightseeing destinations that is full of attractions. In addition to numerous shopping and entertainment facilities, Rainbow Bridge is also a must-see at this spot.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (About 23 minutes on the JR Saikyo Line Rinkai Line nonstop service) Get off at Tokyo Teleport Station |
Recommended Spots Near Tokyo
Yokohama
Yokohama has a history of prosperity as a port town and can be considered as a town with deep ties to foreigners. Yokohama's appeal lies is the fact that you can experience both Japanese culture and the culture brought to the city by foreigners. It also has urban sightseeing destinations and places where you can experience nature.
| Access | ●Shinjuku Station - (JR Shonan Shinjuku Line) - Yokohama Station *Required time: About 34 minutes |
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Kamakura
The nature-rich Kamakura, surrounded by mountains and the sea, is a historic city where Minamoto no Yoritomo established the shogunate at the end of the 12th century. It is a popular sightseeing destination that can be easily reached from central Tokyo and many tourists come here to visit temples and shrines such as Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and the Great Buddha of Kamakura, as well as to see hydrangeas and autumn leaves.
| Access | ●Shinjuku Station - (JR Shonan Shinjuku Line/Yokosuka Line) - Kamakura Station *Required time: About 60 minutes |
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Enoshima
Enoshima is a sightseeing destination that represents Shonan. Here, you can enjoy popular spots such as Enoshima Shrine and Enoshima Aquarium, as well as natural scenery that has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Scenic Spots. From Enoshima Sea Candle, which is a symbol of Shonan, you can enjoy spectacular views of Sagami Bay and Mt. Fuji. Many beachgoers visit this island during the summer.
| Access | ●Shinjuku Station - (Odakyu Odawara Line Rapid Train) Fujisawa Station - (Odakyu Enoshima Line) Katase-Enoshima Station *Required time: About 70 minutes |
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Hakone
Hakone was opened as "Hakone Nanayu" (Seven Hot Springs of Hakone), but that number of hot springs in the area has since then already increased to 20.
While quality of the hot spring water varies, it seems that many people have been coming to Hakone's hot springs for the purpose of recuperating from illness since ancient times.
The reason for Hakone's popularity is that there are other places to enjoy here aside from the hot springs, such as museums and art galleries. In addition, the area in front of Hakone-Yumoto Station is lined with souvenir shops, so it is crowded with tourists choosing Hakone souvenirs.
| Access | ●Shinjuku Station - (Odakyu Limited Express) Hakone-Yumoto Station *Required time: About 100 minutes |
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Mt. Fuji
Mt. Fuji is about 100km from Tokyo. It straddles Shizuoka Prefecture and Yamanashi Prefecture, and the Fuji Five Lakes (Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, Lake Saiko, Lake Shoji, and Lake Motosu) are spread out at the foot of the mountain. Mt. Fuji, Japan's highest peak, is considered a symbol of traditional Japanese beauty and has influenced many forms of art, literature, religion, and everyday culture. Nowadays, with more than 200,000 people visiting each year, it has become a famous peak that is very popular not only with Japanese people but also with foreign visitors.
| ●Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (bus) - Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station *Required time: About 160 minutes ●Shinjuku Station (train) - Kawaguchiko Station - (bus) Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station *Required time: About 180 minutes |
Nikko
Nikko is easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area, so you can easily go there and enjoy a short trip.
It is one of the best sightseeing destinations in the Kanto region, with its beautiful nature and historical sites to see.
Nikko is home to Nikko Toshogu Shrine that has been registered as a World Heritage Site and other temples and shrines, with the Yomeimon Gate that was repaired in 2017 considered a must-see. Hiking is also recommended here to enjoy the magnificent nature such as Lake Chuzenji and the Kirifuri Plateau.
| ●Shinjuku Station - (JR Limited Express) Shimo-Imaichi Station - (Tobu Nikko Line) Tobu-Nikko Station *Required time: About 120 minutes |
Facilities Around the Hotel
Department Stores/Shopping Malls
Keio Department Store, Shinjuku
This department store is located right next to the West Exit of Shinjuku Station. It offers a wide selection of clothing, including women's and men's clothing, as well as basement foodstuffs, women's miscellaneous goods, and children's clothing.
| ●About 5 minutes walk from the hotel ●About 1 minute walk from the Keio Department Store Gate of Shinjuku Station on the Keio Line About 1 minute walk from Shinjuku Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line/Toei Oedo Line, and from JR Shinjuku Station Exit About 1 minute walk from the Central West Exit (Keio Exit) of JR Shinjuku Station About 1 minute walk from the underground West Gate of Shinjuku Station on the Odakyu Line |
LUMINE Shinjuku
This shopping building is directly connected to JR Shinjuku Station. Here, you can enjoy trendy fashion, miscellaneous goods, popular sweets and so much more.
| ●About 3 minutes walk from the hotel ●About 1 minute walk from the South Exit of Shinjuku Station on the JR, Odakyu Line, and Keio Line Directly connected to the Lumine Exit on the Keio Line About 1 minute walk from the Keio New Line Gate of Shinjuku Station on the Keio New Line, Toei Shinjuku Line, and Toei Oedo Line |
Isetan Shinjuku
Isetan opened in 1886 as a kimono store and is now known as a high-fashion shopping spot. In addition to men's and women's fashion, it offers a wide selection of miscellaneous goods, interior goods, cafes, and food products.
| ●About 13 minutes walk from the hotel ●About 1 minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line About 3 minutes walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line and Toei Shinjuku Line About 5 minutes walk from the East Exit of JR Shinjuku Station |
Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku West Main Store
This is the main store of the electronics retailer Yodobashi Camera, located just a 2 minutes walk from JR Shinjuku Station.
It is divided into several sales areas, including the Multimedia North Building from the first basement floor to the 8th floor, and the Multimedia South and East Buildings from the 1st basement floor to the 5th floor.
| ●About 6 minutes walk from the hotel ●About 2 minutes walk from the South Exit of JR Shinjuku Station |
LABI Shinjuku West Exit
This urban store carries the latest home appliances. In addition to home appliances, it also offers daily necessities and food products.
| ●About 5 minutes walk from the hotel ●About 3 minutes walk from the South Exit of JR Shinjuku Station |
Supermarkets/Drugstores
My Basket Shinjuku Station South Branch
My Basket is a small urban food supermarket that carries everyday food and miscellaneous goods.
| ●About 3 minutes walk from the hotel |
Don Quijote Shinjuku Southeast Exit Branch
This is a discount store where you can buy groceries, toys, shoes, and other household items.
| Access | ●About 10 minutes walk from the hotel |
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Daikoku Drug Nishi-Shinjuku 1-chome Branch
This drugstore is located near Shinjuku Station. In addition to pharmaceuticals, it also carries food products and daily necessities.
| ●About 4 minutes walk from the hotel |
Matsumoto Kiyoshi Shinjuku South Exit Branch
This store carries a wide variety of popular products such as pharmaceuticals, daily necessities, and cosmetics.
| ●About 4 minutes walk from the hotel |
Banks (Foreign Currency Exchange)
Travelex Keio Shinjuku Branch
Foreign currency exchange service Travelex exchanges up to 31 currencies. It handles a variety of foreign currencies, including the major currencies such as US dollar, euro, Canadian dollar, and Thai baht.
| Access | ●About 8 minutes walk from the hotel ●Next to the West Gate of Shinjuku Station on the Keio Line |
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Public Baths/Saunas/Gyms
Therma-Yu Shinjuku
Located in Shinjuku's Kabukicho area, you can easily enjoy natural hot springs by going to this spot. The hot spring water in this facility does not gush out here, but is transported from Nakaizu Onsen every day.
There are six types of indoor baths, two types of open-air baths, and two types of saunas, so you can enjoy a variety of baths.
| ●About 19 minutes walk from the hotel ●About 2 minutes walk from Exit E1 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Fukutoshin Line About 9 minutes walk from the East Exit of Shinjuku Station on the JR Line About 9 minutes walk from Exit A1 of Higashi-shinjuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line and Toei Oedo Line |
Jexer Fitness & Spa Shinjuku
This is a comprehensive gym with a complete lineup of equipment and services, from the latest machines to spa and beauty treatments. Work up a sweat in a comfortable space with a bright and open park-like gym area, artificial carbonated spring, and a jacuzzi.
| ●About 3 minutes walk from the hotel |
Sports Facilities, Convention Centers, Complex Facilities, etc.
Japan National Stadium
This is a stadium that can accommodate about 68,000 people and blends in with the forest of the shrine. Designed to be a "Forest Stadium" that is full of trees and greenery, the height of the building takes into consideration the scenery of the Outer Garden of Meiji Shrine, which is rich in nature. Its eaves are made of Japanese timber procured from 47 prefectures.
| Access | ●Shinjuku Station - (About 4 minutes on the JR Sobu Line) Sendagaya Station/Shinanomachi Station and then about 5 minutes walk from there |
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Nippon Budokan
Located in Kitanomaru Park in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, this spot is primarily used as a facility for martial arts. It also serves as an indoor stadium for competitions other than martial arts competitions, and as a multipurpose hall for concerts and commemorative ceremonies.
| Access | ●Shinjuku Station - (About 8 minutes on the Toei Shinjuku Line) Kudanshita Station Exit 2 and then about 5 minutes walk from there |
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Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium
This is a gymnasium with a suspended roof, something that is rarely seen in the world. The entire building has a gently curved silhouette, and its beauty is a masterpiece of architect Kenzo Tange. Along with the adjacent Yoyogi 2nd Gymnasium, various sports tournaments are held here, as well as concerts and other events.
| Access | ●Shinjuku Station - (About 4 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line) Harajuku Station and then about 5 minutes walk from there |
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Ajinomoto Stadium
This is a multipurpose stadium that is located in Chofu City, Tokyo. Two J.League soccer clubs, FC Tokyo and Tokyo Verdy, use it as their home stadium. With stands that have about 50,000 seats, this stadium is used for large-scale sporting events such as soccer, rugby, and track and field, as well as outdoor concerts and automobile manufacturer exhibitions.
| Access | ●Shinjuku Station - (About 20 minutes on the Keio Line) Tobitakyu Station and then about 5 minutes walk from there |
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Musashino Forest Sports Plaza
This is an indoor sports facility that is located in Chofu City, Tokyo. It is adjacent to the densely populated area of Chofu Airport and Tokyo Stadium (Ajinomoto Stadium). In addition to the main arena that can fit four basketball courts at the same time, it also has a sub-arena with movable tatami mats that can be used as a martial arts hall, and an indoor 50m pool that can be divided by movable walls and that has water depth that can be changed.
| Access | ●Shinjuku Station - (About 20 minutes on the Keio Line) Tobitakyu Station and then about 5 minutes walk from there |
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Tokyu Kabukicho Tower
One of Japan's largest hotel and entertainment complex towers has opened in Shinjuku's Kabukicho area. Each floor features entertainment facilities such as cinemas, theaters, and live halls that incorporate state-of-the-art technology. This tower offers many "activities that can only be experienced here" that combine the popular/retro culture cultivated in Shinjuku's Kabukicho area with the latest technology.
| ●About 1 minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station on the Seibu-Shinjuku Line ●About 6 minutes walk from Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station on the Toei Oedo Line ●About 7 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station on JR lines, Odakyu Line, Keio Line, and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line |
*Times required are to be used as a guide only.
*The information provided is current as of February 2024.
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