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Shinjuku Station Luggage Storage: Lockers & Counters
How to actually find a free coin locker in Shinjuku Station, what each size costs, the staffed storage centres, and which can be reserved.
Shopping
Shinjuku Liquor Shops: Yamazaki, Hibiki & Tax-Free
Where to find Yamazaki, Hibiki and Kavalan in Shinjuku across Yamaya, Shinanoya and Bic Camera, plus tax-free rules and discount coupons.
Travel Guide
Narita to Shinjuku: N'EX vs Airport Limousine Compared
The two ways from Narita Airport to Shinjuku compared on fare, journey time and timetable, so you can pick between the N'EX and the limousine bus.
Food & Dining
Takumi Tatsuhiro Shinjuku: Michelin Lunch Omakase Review
A 20-course lunch omakase at Takumi Tatsuhiro, the Michelin 1-star sushi counter near Shinjuku Gyoen. Prices, courses and how to reserve.
Travel Guide
Shinjuku Gyoen: Admission, Hours, Gates & Starbucks
What Shinjuku Gyoen costs, opening hours by season, which gate to use, the Starbucks inside, and the rules on picnics and running.
Food & Dining
Oiwake Dango Shinjuku: Menu, Prices & 300-Year History
Oiwake Dango Honpo in Shinjuku, making dango for 300 years. The menu and prices, the cafe space, seasonal varieties and gift packaging.
Food & Dining
Golden Gai vs Omoide Yokocho: Which Shinjuku Alley?
Omoide Yokocho's yakitori alley against Golden Gai's bar street: prices, what each is like, and which one suits drinking alone.
Travel Guide
Shinjuku to Disneyland: Busta Bus Times & Fares
Complete guide to Busta Shinjuku limousine bus to Tokyo Disneyland - detailed schedules, fares, booking tips, and comparison with JR/subway options
Shopping
Tokyo Crafts Popup Stores: Tenbi, Wingfort & Makuraito 2
Where to find Tokyo Crafts camping gear in Tokyo: the Tenbi tent, Wingfort shelter and Makuraito 2, plus tax-free and discount coupons.
Food & Dining
Epitaph Curry Shinjuku: Keema Menu, Prices & Ordering
The Tabelog Top 100 keema curry specialist in Shinjuku-Sanchome. Menu and prices, how to order, hours, and how it compares to Nakamuraya.