There are many night view spots recommended for dates and photography in Shinjuku, Tokyo. In particular, there are many skyscrapers from the Shinjuku west exit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and there are also many spots where you can enjoy the night view for free, and many observing restaurants.

There are also bars and restaurants on the top floor of the luxury hotel, where you can take pictures of night views, enjoy meals and drinks.

First, let’s introduce the night view spots in Shinjuku that are recommended for dating. Shinjuku has many high-rise buildings that have an observation space on the upper floor.

In addition, Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square and Odakyu Department Store have free-viewing spaces that can be used for free.

Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square is a 2-minute walk from the Shin-Minami Gate and the Miraina Tower Gate at JR Shinjuku Station. White Garden is an outdoor garden on the 13th and 14th floor restaurant floors, and is free to use.

Although it is not a very large space, it is a green space where trees are planted. Because there is a bench and you can enjoy the night view slowly, it is recommended for dates.

You can see the night view of the Docomo Tower on the south side and Shinjuku Gyoen on the east side and Tokyo’s skyscrapers. As a night view spot above the department store, it is rare in Shinjuku and is not well known, so it is a secret spot.

You can also enjoy night view photography here. The service hours are from March to October until around 19 and from November to February around 18:00.

Suica’s Penguin Square is just outside the Shin-Nami Gate of JR Shinjuku Station. This is a pedestrian-only plaza built with Busta Shinjuku in 2016.

After the Suica mascot character, there is a penguin bronze statue, named “Suica’s Penguin Square”.

This is a night view spot in Shinjuku, with the Docomo Tower illuminated in front and the Takashimaya Times Square behind the penguin statue, which is also recommended for night view photography.

In addition, you can see the JR trains coming and going in front of you, making it a popular spot for railway fans. At night, the trees planted in the open space are lit up, the mood rises, and it is also recommended as a date spot for secret spots.

Odakyu Manhattan Hills is a night view spot in the Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku directly connected to the west exit of Shinjuku Station. The 12th to 14th floors of the department store are a restaurant area called Manhattan Hills.

Although it is not so high, there is a unique building of Tokyo Mode Gakuen in front of you and you can enjoy the night view of Shinjuku Shintoshin in the back. It’s also a good idea to stop by after a date or meal at a well-known night spot.

This free observatory can be used until 22:00 when the restaurant area closes. Please enjoy the night view slowly.

You can enjoy the night view of Shinjuku for free at the observatory space introduced earlier, but here we will introduce the more popular free observatory.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observation Lobby is the most popular observation spot in Shinjuku, but the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building and Shinjuku Nomura Building are also recommended.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Observation Lobby is one of the most popular viewing spots in Shinjuku. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is about a 10-minute walk from the west exit of Shinjuku Station, and the observation room on the 45th floor can be used free of charge without reservation.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office has two observation rooms: the North Observation Room and the South Observation Room. The North Observation Room is under renovation and will not be accessible until mid-January 2020.

The North Observatory is open until 23:00, so you can spend time enjoying the scenery and taking photos from sunset to night view.

The observation lobby is located 202m above the ground and offers a panoramic view of Tokyo such as Tokyo Sky Tree, Tokyo Tower, Shinjuku Park Tower, and Tokyo Opera City. There is a fashionable restaurant in the North Observatory, which is also popular for dates.

The 48th to 52nd floors of the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building are a restaurant area that spans 5 floors. This is a recommended date spot where you can enjoy the night view while eating.

There is an observation room on the 51st floor that can be used free of charge. From 200m above the ground, you can enjoy night views from Shinjuku to Shibuya and Meguro. This is a secret spot for night scenes with few people, and it is also recommended for shooting. Open until around 22:00 in the evening.

There was a bench before, but it is not placed now. Also, because the lighting is bright, it may be difficult to enjoy a date. On a date, it is recommended to dine in the restaurant area while watching the night view.

Shinjuku Nomura Building is a 7-minute walk from Shinjuku Station West Exit. The 48th to 50th floor is a restaurant area where you can enjoy the night view while dining.

On the 50th floor is a spacious observation lobby where you can enjoy the night view for free. You can enjoy Shinjuku Shintoshin, which is 200 meters above the ground, and is recommended for shooting and dating. It is open until 23:00 and can be enjoyed until late.

Observation lobby is free, but there are few people and it is a night view spot of a secret area. You can’t see the night view while sitting on the sofa, but it’s also a good idea to sit together and have a relaxing time on a date.

In Shinjuku’s luxury hotels and high-rise buildings, there are bars and restaurants on the upper floors where you can enjoy dinner while watching the night view.

Here are some romantic restaurants that are recommended for dates. It is recommended when you want to eat a little extravagant for an anniversary dinner.

Shinjuku Serina Mon Sheltonton is a restaurant on the top floor of the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building introduced earlier. You can enjoy the night view spreading out of the window from 200m above the ground, and it is recommended for date and anniversary dinner.

This is a long-established store that was founded in 1961. In addition to the counter seats surrounding the iron plate, there are 5 private rooms, with a dedicated chef who can enjoy teppanyaki.

Dinner courses, prawns, scallops, sirloin steaks, etc. are included and are recommended when you want to enjoy a little luxurious dinner.

Wine & Dining Duke is a French restaurant located on the 50th floor of the top floor of the Shinjuku Nomura Building introduced earlier. It is popular as a dining area where you can enjoy the night view of Tokyo, and is also recommended for dates.

The restaurant is located 210m above the ground and has a high ceiling so you can enjoy an open atmosphere. In addition to table seats, there is also a private room recommended for entertaining, which can be used in various situations.

You can enjoy plenty from dinner courses and appetizers to meat dishes, fish dishes and desserts. Wines are also available to match the dishes, so you can spend a romantic time enjoying the night view.

Girandole is located on the 41st floor of Hotel Park Hyatt Tokyo, a 7-minute walk from Shinjuku West Exit. Founded in 1994, you can enjoy authentic French cuisine.

The shop is a stylish space like a European cafe, and there are window seats where you can enjoy the night view, booth seats that are recommended for dates, and table seats that are recommended for dinner.

A night view spreads out the window and you can enjoy a romantic dinner on a date. You can enjoy the taste and service of a luxury hotel, and it is recommended when you want to enjoy a luxurious dinner such as an anniversary.

Japanese Dining & Bar FUGA is a restaurant on the top floor of Shinjuku Prince Hotel, a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station West Exit. A stylish Japanese-style dining room on the 25th floor, 90 meters above the ground, you can enjoy a meal while looking out at the night view of Shinjuku outside the window.

There is a Japanese course dish called “Tokyo GOHAN” where you can enjoy Japanese taste such as sashimi and teppanyaki. This is a relaxed restaurant, perfect for a date at night. This is a recommended spot where you can enjoy a relaxing meal with good service that you can only find in a luxury hotel.

Here are some hotel bars where you can enjoy the night view in Shinjuku. Many luxury hotels in Shinjuku have restaurants and bars on the upper floor where you can enjoy the night view, so you can enjoy the night view along with alcohol. At this bar, take a photo of the night view or spend an elegant time.

The Peak Lounge is a stylish bar on the 41st floor of Park Hyatt Tokyo, a hotel at the west exit of Shinjuku. The atmosphere is open during the day, but at night the lantern lights are turned on and the bar turns into a moist atmosphere.

There are many types of liquor and a wide variety of foods to choose from. Enjoy taking a photo of the night view outside the window or spending an elegant time with your couple.

roof top bar & terrace G is a bar located on the 13th floor of Shinjuku Granbell Hotel in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. You can enjoy the night view of Shinjuku with a drink at the spacious rooftop bar.

In summer as well as in the winter, warm cocktails are prepared and this bar can be enjoyed throughout the year. In addition to alcohol, there are plenty of food and meals are recommended. It is a recommended bar that can be enjoyed at a reasonable price.

NEW YORK BAR is a stylish bar on the 52nd floor of Hotel Park Hyatt Tokyo at the west exit of Shinjuku. At an adult bar where you can enjoy live jazz, you can spend the night in Shinjuku while enjoying the night view.

Liquor is especially rich in California wine. There are also original cocktails and seasonal drinks.

“Five to Seven” is held in the twilight zone from 17:00 to 19:00, and you can enjoy liquor before dinner.

Speaking of night view spots in Shinjuku, the observation lobby of the Shinjuku Metropolitan Government is famous, but there are many other places where you can enjoy night views for free.

There are also many fashionable spots, such as hotel bars and restaurants, which are popular for dating. If you want to enjoy the night view in Shinjuku, please enjoy visiting the spots introduced here.