Areas of Shinjuku

• Ichigaya is a commercial area holding the Japan Defense Agency headquarters.
• Kabukicho is the red-light district with many sex shops and brothels. Many of Shinjuku’s fine bars and restaurants are also in this area.
• Nishi-sinuous holds Tokyo’s tallest buildings.
• Shinanomachi houses the Meiji-Jingu Stadium where the Yakult Swallows baseball team is headquartered.
• Shinjuku Gyoen is a 58.3 hectacre park, with traditional Japanese, English and French Formal gardens, and many of Tokyo’s historic landmarks. A must see.
• Waseda is home to the most prestigious private university in Japan…Waseda University.
• Takadanobaba is the area around Waseda University and has an upbeat nightlife.