Why Shinjuku for Pokemon Cards?
Shinjuku (新宿) is home to the world's busiest train station and one of Tokyo's major commercial hubs. Card shops here benefit from the massive foot traffic and are scattered around both the east and west sides of the station. The Kabukicho and Nishi-Shinjuku areas have several dedicated card stores.
For travelers, Shinjuku is incredibly convenient — it's a major Shinkansen and express train hub, and many hotels are located nearby. Card shops in Shinjuku tend to carry mainstream inventory with good availability of new releases and popular singles. The area is also a great option for evening card shopping, as many stores stay open late.
Getting to Shinjuku
- JR Yamanote Line - Shinjuku Station. Main loop line. Use East exit for most card shops.
- Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line - Shinjuku Station. Direct from Tokyo Station.
- Odakyu Line - Shinjuku Station. From Hakone and Machida.
- Keio Line - Shinjuku Station. From western Tokyo suburbs.
Tips for Foreign Visitors
- Late shopping - Several card shops in Shinjuku stay open until 9-10pm, perfect for evening browsing.
- Payment - All major credit cards and IC cards accepted at most shops.
- Navigation - Shinjuku Station is enormous. Use Google Maps to navigate to specific exits — getting lost is common even for locals.
- Kabukicho - Some card shops are in the Kabukicho entertainment district. Area is safe but lively at night.
What You Can Find
7
Booster Boxes
8
Singles
0
PSA Graded
4
Vintage
2
English Cards
0
Oripa