From Opera City through Juniso to Isetan

3.3 km · about 42 min on foot · 4 stops

By TOKYO GLINT

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After visiting the museum and galleries in Hatsudai, walk through the shrine in Nishi-Shinjuku to Shinjuku 3-chome.

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  1. A

    Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery (Gallery 1, 2)

    東京都新宿区西新宿3-20-2 ・ 6 min walk from Hatsudai Sta.

    Yoshikazu Yamagata Unveils New Installation at "Seeds and Roots: How to Cultivate the City"

    Exhibition ・ Oct 17 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun)

    Featuring a new installation by Yoshikazu Yamagata. Closed Mondays; admission until 18:30.

  2. 8 min walk (661 m)

    B

    StyleHugGallery

    東京都渋谷区代々木4丁目28-7

    Yuko Miura Solo Exhibition

    Exhibition ・ 3 days left

    A solo exhibition by Yuko Miura at a gallery in Yoyogi 4-chome.

  3. 12 min walk (946 m)

    History along the way

    Edo period, 1620Shoshun-ji Temple

    It was founded at the request of Hatsudai no Tsubone by relocating Sensai-ji Temple from Yushima, but the Yushima temple remained for some reason, resulting in two Sensai-ji temples existing side by side.

    C

    Spot

    Junisō Kumano Shrine

    東京都新宿区西新宿2-11-2

    A shrine called Juniso, located next to Shinjuku Central Park.

  4. 22 min walk (1734 m)

    History along the way

    Muromachi, Ōei era – EdoKumano Shrine

    It is said that in the Muromachi period, Suzuki Kurō, known as the "Nakano Chōja" (wealthy man of Nakano), enshrined the Twelve Gongen of Kumano here. In the Edo period, it was a scenic spot known for the great waterfall and the Twelve Shrines Pond (Jūniso Pond) on its grounds.

    Showa period, 1927Tsunohazu Guard

    This railway underpass was completed in 1927. The road passing beneath it is the former Ome Kaido, which has connected the east and west sides of Shinjuku Station. The name "Tsunohazu" is the old place name for the area now known as Nishi-Shinjuku.

    D

    Isetan Shinjuku Main Building 3F International Designers

    東京都新宿区新宿3-14-1

    mame kurogouchi Isetan Shinjuku Store Relocates and Reopens

    New store ・ Open

    Mame Kurogouchi has moved to the 3rd floor of the main building. Open 10:00–20:00.

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