Around 303 Garage · Shinjuku
Things to do in our neighbourhood
Our garage is in a calm, local part of Shinjuku, far from the tourist crowds. These are the places we actually go to ourselves: hidden ramen, celebrity yakiniku, a baseball izakaya, matcha masters and the Your Name shrine. Come early for your tour and make a day of it.
Eat and drink
From a tiny ramen counter next door to family favourites. Pink cards are our top picks.
Spicy ramen · next door
Isshin Ramen
A hidden gem completely outside the tourist sphere, right next door to us. The ramen lady makes the best spicy ramen in town. Completely authentic, with just a few seats, and worth the wait if there is a line. Buy a ticket at the ticket machine and hand it to the lady.
Yakiniku · celebrity spot
Yakiniku Meimon
The celebrity go-to yakiniku restaurant. Not many seats, but you might get lucky. The walls are covered with hundreds of photos of the celebrities who have eaten here.
Baseball izakaya
Abusan
Abusan is crazy about baseball, and his izakaya is the showcase for his great collection.
Izakaya
Nonki
The izakaya on the corner, for when you like it a bit more casual. Great food and totally authentic Japan. Irasshaimase!
Czech restaurant
Dasenka
A Czech restaurant in Tokyo. The food is authentic and so is the restaurant.
Chinese gourmet
Gabisan 峨嵋山
Fantastic à la carte Chinese food. Order a bunch of main dishes and share. The menu has pictures.
Yakitori
Torikizoku
Popular yakitori chain with a simple menu and easy prices.
Gourmet burgers
Burg Holic
Gourmet burgers, and a 303 family favourite.
Japanese fast food
MOS Burger
Want to try some good Japanese fast food? Try MOS Burger.
Fast food
Burger King
A different style and better quality than in some other countries.
Family restaurant
Saizeriya
Quick, easy and good with kids, at a very reasonable price.
Coffee
Starbucks Coffee
Often has seasonal, Japan-only themed food and drinks on the menu.
Experiences
Anime locations, matcha masters, museums and the biggest park in Tokyo, all close to the garage.
Your Name movie location
Suga Shrine
The famous staircase from the anime movie Your Name (Kimi no Na wa).
Matcha ceremony
Tokyo Matcha Academy
Exquisite matcha ceremony classes hosted by real matcha masters. A true matcha connoisseur experience.
Park · walking distance
Shinjuku Gyoen
One of Tokyo’s biggest parks, with many different themed gardens. Walking distance from 303 Garage.
Good with kids
Tokyo Toy Museum
Interactive experiences in an old elementary school building.
Free entrance
Fire Museum
A very extensive and brilliant free museum. Learn about firefighting in a megacity.
Konbini
7-Eleven
Yes, it IS an experience.
Shopping
For the kids, and for a look at everyday Japan.
For small kids
Anpanman Shop
Anpanman is small kids’ first hero in Japan. He and his team are extremely popular.
Local supermarket
Marusho Supermarket
Visit if you want to see a real Japanese supermarket.
Organic supermarket
Bio c’ Bon
Eco-friendly supermarket with products from around the world.
End the day right
Then ride to Daikoku
Eat in the neighbourhood, then meet us at the garage and ride an itasha car over Rainbow Bridge to the most famous car meet in the world.
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