The area surrounding Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station offers a lively mix of entertainment, office buildings, and shopping complexes. Shinjuku is one of the three major Tokyo shopping areas, with a wealth of bustling underground markets and lively department stores to explore.

The Shinjuku shopping area is constantly buzzing, with a dense network of hidden alleyways and underground bolt holes offering a treasure trove of goods. Big-name stores include Isetan, and Keio Department Stores. There’s also everything from luxury brands, like the Gucci boutique, to cheap market stalls at the other end of the spectrum. Even for those not looking to enjoy a shopping spree, the area’s buildings make for an impressive backdrop as you walk through the city. The colorful window displays of Takashimaya Times Square, Odakyu and Lumine department stores are sure to brighten up any visit to the area.

There are three main areas of the Shinjuku shopping district. The West Exit boasts major department stores and electronics retailers. To the south, you’ll find trendier boutiques, while to the east is Shinjuku-dori Street, with a number of higher-end brand names.