Shinjuku Tourist Traps & Local Good Restaurant : How to Avoid Scam & The Ultimate 2026 Shinuku Guide

Shinjuku Tourist Traps & Local Good Restaurant : How to Avoid Scam & The Ultimate 2026 Shinuku Guide

Planning a trip to Tokyo in 2026? Watch this Shinjuku travel guide before you go! Shinjuku is one of Tokyo’s most exciting districts, but its massive size and busy nightlife can be tricky for first-time travelers. In this comprehensive Shinjuku walking tour, we show you the absolute best sights—and how to navigate the area safely and completely scam-free.

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While Japan is generally very safe, certain nightlife areas like Kabukicho have seen a rise in overcharging bars and aggressive street touts (“bottakuri”). In this video, we share essential safety tips on how to spot tourist traps, avoid ripped-off restaurants, and ensure your Tokyo night out stays fun and family-friendly!

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🗺️ TIMESTAMPS & SHINJUKU ROUTE:
0:00 South Part of Shinjuku, Penguin Square
1:57 Busta Shinjuku and Bus Travel Tips to Mt.Fuji Area
8:37 How to Avoid Shinjuku Tourist Trap and Ripped Off Restaurant
12:18 About Food Price Inflation in Japan
14:37 Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
17:52 Local Drinking Area & Suehiro-dori
19:15 Hanazono Shrine
20:42 Shinjuku Golden Gai and Kabukicho
26:31 Shinjuku 3D Cat Display and Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)
28:23 Shinjuku Station Construction & How it’s Changing!
33:54 Eating Japan’s New Most Popular Donuts at Shinjuku Chuo Park
38:32 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck & Projection Mapping Show

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