Omoide Yokocho, located at the west exit of Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, is a nostalgic area that retains the charm of a traditional drinking street. Its roots trace back to the immediate post-war period when it began as an open-air market in the barren land left after the war.

Today, about 80 establishments, including around 60 restaurants focused on grilled offal and yakitori, crowd the approximately 630-tsubo area.

We will walk through in the morning, and you can still see a few restaurants serving customers. If you like the area, you might enjoy returning at night for there "real" lively atmosphere.

Kabuki-Cho is Tokyo's most famous and vibrant nightlife spot, being one of Japan's three major entertainment districts, popular in famous games and movies. Most restaurants and bars are closed in the morning, but it’s the ideal time to explore the area with fewer crowds. You can capture great photos of the streets lined with vibrant, flamboyant signboards.

On the 8th floor of the Gracery Hotel, there’s a café and exhibit that will delight Godzilla fans. If you are interested in Godzilla, I will be guide you there.

This is a mysterious deep spot where buildings and streets from the Showa era still remain. Nearly 300 unique bars and izakayas line these streets. While they’re closed in the morning, the quieter atmosphere lets you take your time capturing great photos that reflect the area’s nostalgic charm.

If you enjoy this area after our preview, you’re welcome to revisit it on your own at night.

In Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, you can enjoy a vast expanse and natural scenery that makes you forget you’re in the middle of the city. The garden is so large that we don't enter in this tour. Instead, we’ll walk along the sidewalks.

There's a café nearby that served as a setting in the Japanese animated film "Your Name," so if you'd like to take photos from outside, I can guide you there.

Shinjuku Southern Terrace is located at the south exit of Shinjuku Station and offers a pleasant area where you can overlook the trains and tracks.

At Shinjuku Times Square, there’s a photo spot known as Penguin Square. On the 11th floor of Takashimaya, you’ll find a duty-free counter and a Japanese gift shop, but for a wider variety of items, the adjacent Tokyu Hands is recommended.

The 11th floor of Takashimaya also hosts various events periodically, including exhibitions of local products from across Japan. If you get the chance, be sure to try some delicious finger foods available during these events.