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Opening days in Shinjuku: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 8 top attractions in Shinjuku with known opening hours, 1 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Sunday in Shinjuku
1 closed · 7 open
Closed on Sunday
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government BuildingAlso closed: Sat
Open on Sunday
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden9:00–19:00
- Hanazono ShrineOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Omoide YokochoOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Golden GaiOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Samurai Museum9:00–19:00
- Shinjuku Ni-chome7:00–19:00
- Shinjuku Central ParkOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden | ✕ | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 |
| Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building | 8–18:45 | 8–18:45 | 8–18:45 | 8–18:45 | 8–18:45 | ✕ | ✕ |
| Hanazono Shrine | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Omoide Yokocho | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Golden Gai | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Samurai Museum | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 |
| Shinjuku Ni-chome | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 | 7–19 |
| Shinjuku Central Park | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
Open late in Shinjuku
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Hanazono ShrineOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Omoide YokochoOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Golden GaiOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Shinjuku Central ParkOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Shinjuku closed on Monday?
Some are. 1 of the 8 top sights in Shinjuku with known hours close on Monday: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. The other 7 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Shinjuku?
On Sunday, 7 of the 8 top sights in Shinjuku are open: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Hanazono Shrine, Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, Samurai Museum, Shinjuku Ni-chome, Shinjuku Central Park.
Which attractions in Shinjuku are open every day?
6 top sights in Shinjuku are open all seven days: Hanazono Shrine, Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, Samurai Museum, Shinjuku Ni-chome, Shinjuku Central Park.
Which sights in Shinjuku are open late?
Hanazono Shrine, Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, Shinjuku Central Park stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-07-03). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Tokyo).
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