Shinjuku Neon Lights
In the photo above, you see the Shinjuku neon lights, one of the must-experience things to do when visiting Tokyo, Japan.
The incredible district is one of the 23
special wards of Tokyo. It is also a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the busiest train station in the world, the Shinjuku Station.
Can you imagine two million people using the station daily and at least 12 different lines passing through here? One could easily get lost inside the station.
Shinjuku Neon Lights
On my last visit here in February 2011, everything stayed the same. Below are pictures I took while I explored this place on foot. Please click on the images to see them in full size.
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Shinjuku at night with all the neon lights. |
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Neon lights all the way up to 10 stories tall. |
Every nook and cranny was almost covered with all sorts of neon. Even
walking past lanes, you could see lights leading all the way deep into
the streets.
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Main street Shinjuku and the multiple neon lights. |
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Neon signs all over Shinjuku. |
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Neon lights around Kabukicho in Shinjuku. |
There are some excellent places with great Japanese food, while speciality coffee cafes can be seen here too.
Be careful of street promoters that approach and offer you good deals to special clubs and bars, as once you are committed, you will most likely end up paying exorbitant prices.
Note that various subway lines stop here, but the train service stops at midnight, so if you plan to stay late, you must take a taxi back. Some of the best clubs in Tokyo are found here too.
You can also read about my walk around the famous Harajuku district and also see my Cherry Blossom in Kyoto.
Conclusion
My recent trip to Japan was made with AirAsia X as the budget long-haul airline flies to Haneda Airport, which is closer to Tokyo city.
For those heading to Japan, spend one evening exploring Kabukicho to see the beautiful Shinjuku neon lights, which will surely dazzle you at night.
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