Ōkubo
in Shinjuku-ku of Tokyo, Japan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.703 and 139.704 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 42' 11" and E 139° 42' 15"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:18 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:31 am and 6:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Farol de Santa Marta
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Ōkubo

Ōkubo in Shinjuku-ku (Tokyo) is located in Japan a little north-east of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ōkubo is now 07:18 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Ōkubo, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Tokyo International Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites in a distance of 59 mi (or 96 km), North-West. We encountered 6 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Tokyo, Kawaguchi, Wako, Toda and Warabi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 25%
Air Humidity 89%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Gale with 29 km/h (18 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

19°C (67 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

17°C (63 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

15°C (60 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

APA Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Higashi

Address
0,5 mi
2-17-7 Kabukicho
160-0021 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


APA Hotel Higashi-Shinjuku Ekimae

Address
0,4 mi
1-1-48, Okubo
169-0072 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

Address
0,4 mi
2-14-5 Kabuki-cho
160-0021 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


APA Hotel Shinjuku-Kabukicho Tower

Address
0,5 mi
1-20-2 Kabukicho
160-0021 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel & Spa J-MEX - Adults Only

Address
0,4 mi
2-5-6 Kabukicho
160-0021 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HOTEL&SPA AN SHINJUKU - Adults Only

Address
0,5 mi
2-7-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
160-0021 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Sunroute Higashi Shinjuku

Address
0,5 mi
7 27 9, Shinjuku, Shinjuku ku, Tokyo 160 0022, Japan.
1600022 新宿区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Business Hotel Well Inn Shinjuku

Address
0,4 mi
1 16 6, HYAKUNINCHO, SHINJUKU KU, TOKYO, 169 0073, JAPAN.
1690073 新宿区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Premier Hotel CABIN Shinjuku

Address
0,4 mi
2-40-3, Kabukicho,
160-0021 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


APA Hotel Higashi-Shinjuku Kabukicho

Address
0,4 mi
2-19-14 Kabukicho
160-0021 Tokyo
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

[2014] My Trip To Japan?!

Published: June 24, 2014
Length: 04:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: CaptainNintendoDude

I had the opportunity of a life time to travel to the most interresting place on earth, Japan! Join me as I show you all the great nerdy stuff I brought back and tell of the many crazy things...


Tokyo Travel Guide Hightlights of Shinjuku

Published: October 27, 2013
Length: 14:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NowGetThere

The highlights of Shinjuku Tokyo. A Tokyo Travel Guide. Highlights like Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku Gyoen National Gardens, Kabukicho...


Viaje a Japón Agosto 2013. Día 10 y últimos días. Museo Edo, Nakano y despedida.

Published: August 22, 2014
Length: 05:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CascoVasco

Blog: http://cascovasco.blogspot.com.es/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casco.vasco?ref=hl Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/106426637@N08/ Estos últimos días visitamos, el Museo...


JR Shinjuku Station (JR 新宿駅), Tokyo Metropolis

Published: October 02, 2013
Length: 44:30 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: EnchantingJapan

JR Shinjuku Station (JR 新宿駅) is the major transportation hub, located in the Shinjuku Ward of Tokyo Metropolis. According to the Guinness Book of World records, Shinjuku Station...


Robot Restaurant (ロボットレストラン), Shinjuku, Tokyo - Robots, Women and Insanity...

Published: December 23, 2012
Length: 01:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Abroadin Japan

On a recent trip to Shinjuku, Tokyo we went to the infamous "Robot Restaurant" (ロボットレストラン). This video offers you a glimpse of the craziness within. *GET SPEAKING WITH A JAPANESE...


Omoide Yokocho - Shinjuku, Tokyo - HD

Published: August 21, 2012
Length: 54:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: samuraibIue

During my vacation in Tokyo, May 2012. A short walk through Omoide Yokocho, a slim alleyway under the train tracks in Shinjuku that is full of tiny little Yakitori bars and has pretty much...


Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku

Published: May 18, 2013
Length: 23:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rstuv BERNARD VI

How to get to Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku from Shinjuku Station.


Room tour at Oakwood Apartments Shinjuku

Published: December 30, 2008
Length: 33:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ronnieroller

Room tour at Oakwood Apartments Shinjuku. 7-5-9 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo, Japan +81.3.5338.3131 http://www.oakwood.com/serviced-apartments/furnished/JP/Tokyo/prop6921.html ...


Japan Trip 2014 Tokyo Cycling & Walking Shinjuku-dōri Meiji-dōri Yasukuni-dōri

Published: June 03, 2014
Length: 10:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kuritix kuri

Shinjuku, Tokyo Shinjuku (新宿区 Shinjuku-ku?, "New Lodge") is a special ward located in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. It is a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the busiest...


Série de Tokyo 001 - 東京・新宿駅西口 Shinjuku - Tokyo Trip / Trip to Japan

Published: April 24, 2012
Length: 24:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: sugimitsu2010

Bonjour. Je suis allé à Tokyo. Je fais des vidéos ''Série de Tokyo''. Regardez, s'il vous plaît ! Musique: http://dova-s.jp/bgm/play174.html.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Shin-Ōkubo Station

is a railway station on the Yamanote Line in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). Opened on November 15, 1914, it is close to the large local Korean ethnic neighborhood. Shin-Ōkubo Station has only one exit.

Located at 35.7011, 139.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Yamanote Line, Stations of East Japan Railway Company, Railway stations in Tokyo

Yamate Gakusha

The Yamate Gakusha is an international students' dormitory located 10 minutes' walk from Takadanobaba Station in Tokyo, Japan. The Yamate Gakusha is unique in that it is the home to at most 16 students at any one time.

Located at 35.7106, 139.711 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Tokyo

Seibu-Shinjuku Station

Seibu-Shinjuku Station is a railway station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway.

Located at 35.6958, 139.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Tokyo, Railway stations opened in 1952, 1952 establishments in Japan, Seibu Shinjuku Line, Stations of Seibu Railway

Gakushuin Women's College

Gakushuin Women's College is a private women's college in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan; part of the Gakushūin School Corporation (学習院). The predecessor of the school was founded in 1847 by Emperor Ninkō. It was chartered as a junior college in 1949 and became a four-year college in 1995.

Located at 35.7075, 139.712 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1847, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Tokyo, Buildings and structures in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Important Cultural Properties of Japan

Ōkubo Station (Tokyo)

Ōkubo Station is a railway station on the Chūō-Sōbu Line in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 35.7007, 139.697 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chūō-Sōbu Line, Chūō Main Line, Stations of East Japan Railway Company, Railway stations in Tokyo

Higashi-Shinjuku Station

Higashi-Shinjuku Station is a subway station in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. This station is served by the Toei Ōedo Line, and also the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line from 14 June 2008. The Station number is E-02 for the Ōedo Line, and F-12 for the Fukutoshin Line.

Located at 35.6979, 139.708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Toei Oedo Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Stations of Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation, Stations of Tokyo Metro, Railway stations in Tokyo

Nishi-Waseda Station

Nishi-Waseda Station is a subway station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Its station number is F-11. The station opened on June 14, 2008.

Located at 35.7072, 139.709 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Stations of Tokyo Metro

Panasonic Globe Theatre

The Panasonic Globe Theatre in Tokyo, Japan, was designed by Isozaki Arata and opened in 1988 to showcase local and international productions of Shakespeare's plays. Guest companies and artists have included the British Royal National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Ingmar Bergman, Peter Brook, Barry Kyle and Robert Lepage, as well as such Kabuki stars as Bando Tamasaburo (Lady Macbeth), and Ichikawa Somegoro (Kabuki Hamlet).

Located at 35.7048, 139.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Theatres in Tokyo, Buildings and structures in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Arata Isozaki buildings

Shinjuku Koma Theater

The Shinjuku Koma Theater was a major theatre in the Kabukichō, Shinjuku, Tokyo. The theatre opened in 1956 and it had a capacity of 2,088 seats.

Located at 35.6953, 139.702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Theatres completed in 1956, Former theatres of Japan, 2008 disestablishments in Japan, Buildings and structures in Shinjuku, Tokyo, 1956 establishments in Japan, Buildings and structures demolished in 2009

Japan Braille Library

Japan Braille Library is a special private library in Tokyo, Japan, serving individuals who are unable to read standard printed material, and those who research the field of visual impairment. JBL is one of the biggest and oldest libraries for the blind in Japan. The library's collection includes about 81,000 braille books (23,000 titles), 210,000 talking books (24,000 titles), and various documents concerning the blind and braille.

Located at 35.7109, 139.705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Library buildings completed in 1948, Libraries in Tokyo, Libraries for the disabled, Braille organizations

Yodobashi ward

is one of the 35 former wards of Tokyo-Fu, Tokyo City. On October 1, 1932, the towns of Yodobashi, Okubo, Totsuka, and Ochiai town were merged into Yodobashi ward. In 1947, along with Yotsuya ward and another town, became part of present day Shinjuku ward. It covered 9.33 square kilometres and 51,090 people on October 1, 1945, shortly after the end of World War II and after mass loss of population due to Bombing of Tokyo. Yodobashi Camera is a store with its name taken from the town and ward.

Located at 35.6969, 139.704 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dissolved municipalities of Japan, Populated places established in 1932, Populated places disestablished in 1947

Shinjuku Face

is an event hall located on the 7th floor of the Humax Pavilion Shinjuku complex, 1-20-1 Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan. It mainly hosts mixed martial arts, boxing and professional wrestling events. Shinjuku Face has a capacity of approximately 600 people.

Located at 35.6959, 139.701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Japan, Sports venues in Tokyo, Boxing venues, Kickboxing venues, Mixed martial arts venues

capture of the webcam かみたかだ: Shinjuku

かみたかだ: Shinjuku, かみたかだ (source)

capture of the webcam 一番町: Mt. Iwate

一番町: Mt. Iwate, 一番町 (source)

capture of the webcam 一番町: Ehime Itoyama Park

一番町: Ehime Itoyama Park, 一番町 (source)

capture of the webcam 一番町: Okayama Setonai Sea

一番町: Okayama Setonai Sea, 一番町 (source)

capture of the webcam 歌舞伎町: 新宿駅前

歌舞伎町: 新宿駅前, 歌舞伎町 (source)

capture of the webcam Tokyo: Shinjuku − Kabukicho

Tokyo: Shinjuku − Kabukicho, Tokyo (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ōkubo, Nishi-ōkubo, Higashi-ōkubo, 大久保, おおくぼ, オオクボ