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Nakajima

Shinjuku Editorially verified Jun 8, 2026 · place data updated Jun 7, 2026 Today: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
3.9 ★★★★☆

About

Nakajima is a traveler-friendly restaurant in Shinjuku, within the Shinjuku / Yoyogi area. It is useful for casual meals, small groups and flexible Tokyo itineraries, especially when you want traveler-friendly planning guidance without turning the meal into a long research project.

The food direction is Sardine and Kaiseki, so plan around the restaurant's current menu rather than a fixed checklist of dishes. Use this page as a planning starting point and confirm current menu, hours and reservation needs before making a special trip.

Current planning signals include dine-in, reservations; confirm availability before visiting. Check closed days carefully before you plan around it. For travelers, the main value is practical: Nakajima gives you a clearer dining candidate around Shinjuku while still leaving room to confirm details on the day.

Highlights

  • Planning candidate restaurant in Shinjuku
  • Sardine and Kaiseki direction for casual meals, small groups and flexible Tokyo itineraries
  • Useful around Shinjuku / Yoyogi
  • ¥¥ planning tier; confirm current menu and hours

What to order

  • Current signature category — Use the current menu to choose the best available version when you visit.
  • Seasonal menu item — A practical choice for casual meals, small groups and flexible Tokyo itineraries around Shinjuku.

Good to know

  • Use this page as a planning starting point and confirm current menu, hours and reservation needs before making a special trip.
  • Current planning signals include dine-in, reservations; confirm availability before visiting.
  • Check closed days carefully before you plan around it.
  • Useful for travelers planning meals around Shinjuku.

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Friday 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Getting there

Nakajima is in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Use the embedded map or Google Maps route for current transit and walking directions to Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3-chōme−32−5 日原ビル B1.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nakajima easy to plan for?

Use this page as a planning starting point and confirm current hours, menu and booking needs directly.

What kind of food should I expect at Nakajima?

Expect Sardine and Kaiseki in a restaurant format, with exact dishes depending on the current menu.

Should I confirm before visiting Nakajima?

Yes. Confirm current hours, menu availability and any strict dietary needs before making a special trip.

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