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Takadanobaba is the area around Takadanobaba Station on the JR Yamanote Line in Shinjuku ward; the ward describes it, together with Waseda, as a district of many schools where students bring the streets to life.
For the Okubo section of Toyama Park, the Shinjuku tourism association gives a walk of 10 minutes from Takadanobaba on JR’s Yamanote Line. Its park directions also name Shin-Okubo, providing another station reference in the same guide.
Shinjuku City says that the stretch from Takadanobaba to Waseda has many schools of all kinds and that students give the town its energy. It also records Takadanobaba as the birthplace of Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy), with a mural of the character.
Takadanobaba entries will appear here as they join the directory. The enclosing Shinjuku area also awaits its first listings; Tokyo’s prefecture directory is the present source of listings across the city.
The Metropolitan Police explain that the Tokyo nuisance-prevention ordinance regulates certain touting, and waiting for customers in a way the public can see, in public places within the Public Safety Commission’s designated districts. Zones are given by ward or city and town block, and the page is dated 31 March 2016.
Takadanobaba is generally fine for a night out. The main risk is bottakuri, a padded bill at the end. Stick to venues that post their prices, skip street touts steering you into ‘free’ bars, and confirm the set fee plus any nomination or bottle charges before you order.
Payment methods vary by venue. Check the listing and confirm with the venue before booking.
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