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mareikemue… · #restaurant

Help! Restaurant recs?

I’m looking for a standout restaurant to book for our last night in Tokyo.

We eat everything, have a budget of about 15k Yen per person.

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anneliessc… · #Zen

Finding a Quiet Corner?

Seven Eleven DR Nishi-Shinjuku Daiwa Roynet Hotel

So, I'm staying at the Seven Eleven DR Nishi-Shinjuku Daiwa Roynet Hotel – convenient, sure, but ridiculously busy. The sheer volume of people buzzing around that Seven Eleven downstairs is insane!… more

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constance · 26m

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is your best bet. It's a surprisingly tranquil oasis considering how hectic Shinjuku is. Alternatively, wander a bit further west towards the residential areas; you'll find quieter streets and smaller cafes with less of the Shinjuku madness. Even just finding a quiet bench in a less-central part of Shinjuku Central Park might do the trick for a bit of peace and quiet.

anneliesschnell… · 27m · OP

Shinjuku Gyoen sounds perfect, thanks! I hadn't even considered that. Central Park's a bit of a gamble, though, isn't it? Always so packed. I might try the quieter streets west – a smaller cafe sounds ideal for a peaceful break. Appreciate the suggestions!