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SHINJUKU
Route: Shinjuku
📍SHINJUKU The “Cyberpunk Cinema” Route
🍻 Golden Gai – Classic, moody alleyways
💃 Kabukicho – Neon lights and vibrant energy
🍜 Omoide Yokocho – Nostalgic lantern-lit stalls
🦖 Godzilla Hotel (Hotel Gracery) – The iconic skyline monster
🐧 Don Quijote Shinjuku – The bustling, classic mega-store
Description: Shinjuku is one of Tokyo’s most dynamic neighborhoods, where neon lights, tall towers, and buzzing streets create an exciting backdrop for photos. Explore narrow alleyways like Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane), filled with tiny izakayas and ramen shops that capture the spirit of old Tokyo. It’s an ideal place to photograph the contrast between modern city life and traditional local culture, with something interesting to shoot around every corner.
Meeting Location: In front of the Uniqlo Shinjuku West Store (新宿西口店).
Note: Shinjuku has many Uniqlo locations - please double-check that you are at the West Exit branch!
Meeting Location Address: 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1 Chome−1−1 新宿西口会館（新宿パレットビル B1-4F
Meeting Location Map Link https://maps.app.goo.gl/T3v4rd7kFdjXBiT7A
Shinjuku is one of Tokyo’s most dynamic neighborhoods, where neon lights, tall towers, and buzzing streets create an exciting backdrop for photos. Explore narrow alleyways like Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane), filled with tiny izakayas and ramen shops that capture the spirit of old Tokyo. It’s an ideal place to photograph the contrast between modern city life and traditional local culture, with something interesting to shoot around every corner.
To keep our session relaxed and hands-free, I highly recommend leaving big bags at your hotel or storing large bags before we meet. You’ll find coin lockers (accepting cash or Suica/PASMO) near most station exits.
Because Shinjuku Station is massive and large lockers fill up quickly, it’s better to leave large bags at your hotel but if you don’t have that option, I suggest using apps like Ecbo Cloak or Bounce if you have LARGE BAGS. These allow you to reserve storage at nearby shops or cafes ahead of time, saving you the stress of hunting for an empty locker!
If you prefer station lockers, those near the New South Exit or the underground passage by the West Exit parking are usually your best bet.
Don't forget: Drop a pin on your digital map so you can easily find your locker after our shoot!
More information about lockers
You will find two types of locker in Shinjuku: the old style key lockers, and automatic lockers that are operated by a touch screen. Both types are easy to use.
To use key lockers you simply put your luggage in the locker, then close the door, insert the required number of 100 yen coins, then turn the key to lock it. You should of course remember to take your key with you.
Automatic lockers have on-screen instructions in Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese. Simply choose your language and then follow the on-screen instruction. You can use either cash or an IC card such as PASMO, SUICA, or other major IC cards to use automatic lockers, but remember to keep your receipt.
Lockers generally come in three sizes usually priced at 300 yen for small lockers, 500 yen for medium sized lockers, and 700 yen for large lockers.