An iconic view outside of JR Shinjuku Station. (Photo: Victoria Vlisides)

Shinjuku: Look Up!

A slice of the city scape you'll see on a walking tour

Victoria Vlisides   - 1 min read

A perfect afternoon is strolling through Tokyo, taking the time to appreciate the innovative architecture and peering up at the peculiar and artistic buildings towering over you.

The Shinjuku district is home to not only Tokyo's, but also the world's busiest train station. However, after making your way through it, a magnificent city scape lies before you. For tourists, take the West Exit out of Shinjuku Station (新宿駅) and enjoy a 30 minute walk from Shinjuku to Harajuku along a main street, Meiji Dori.

Here are a few of the buildings and skyscrapers you'll see along the journey.

Victoria Vlisides

Victoria Vlisides @victoria.vlisides

Trained journalist who's not yet jaded. Can't get enough of meeting new people, the view, cheap travel, cherry-blossom-flavored food, dinner&drinks. Painfully addicted to Japan's gochya-gochya machines. If you're the type of person to try something new vs. something you know you like, we'll get a...