October 2022: Please note Hibiki Shinjuku-ten has now permanently closed. Please see our Shinjuku page for other dining in the district. See all Izakaya we recommend on our Best Izakaya Rice In Tokyo page and get the complete list for all cuisines on our Best Tokyo Restaurants page.
When you need a special-occasion izakaya for a night out in Shinjuku, look no further than Hibiki. It’s worth dining there for the stunning night views alone.
Hibiki Shinjuku-ten - image © Florentyna Leow
Izakaya are usually casual, down-to-earth restaurants. But for special occasions, one needs a more high-end option for dinner. At these times, Hibiki fits the bill. Hibiki’s location alone promises a dining experience out of the ordinary: it’s on the 49th floor of the Nomura Building in west Shinjuku, from which you’ll enjoy fabulous views of the cityscape at night.
The emphasis is on making the best of quality ingredients, and like many restaurants across Japan, the menu changes with the seasons. You’ll find a vast range of dishes on their menu, with something for everyone. Their extensive sake (rice wine) and shochu (distilled liquor) list is nothing to sniff at either.
With average prices per person around JPY5000~JPY6000 at dinnertime, dining at an upscale izakaya like Hibiki is a surprisingly affordable experience. It’s also relatively tourist-friendly, with menus in both English and Chinese available. Some of the staff also speak English. Rather unusually for an izakaya, they’re also open for lunch, and on a clear day you may be able to enjoy views of Mt. Fuji.
For more Tokyo izakaya and sake choices, see our Best Izakaya And Sake Specialists In Tokyo page.
English name:
Hibiki Shinjuku NOWA (modern izakaya)
Japanese name:
響 新宿NOWAビル店
English address:
8F Shinjuku NOWA Bldg., 3-17-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0022
Japanese address:
〒160-0022 東京都新宿区新宿3-37-12 新宿NOWAビル8階
Opening hours:
11:30am-3pm (Saturday, Sunday and national holiday)
5pm-11pm (Sunday-Thursday and national holiday)
5pm-12pm (Friday, Saturday and day before a national holiday)
Price:
Non-smoking section:
Yes
Reservations:
Possible
Nearest Transport:
Train: 1-minute walk from the east exit of Shinjuku Station.
Telephone:
+81-3-3355-4371
Website:
Official website (Japanese)
Customer Reviews:
:: Read customer reviews of Hibiki Shinjuku-ten on TripAdvisor.
Near To Here:
Hibiki Shinjuku-ten is located in Tokyo's Shinjuku district. See our complete list of things to do in Shinjuku, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
More Tokyo Restaurant Recommendations:
See all Izakaya we recommend on our Best Izakaya Rice In Tokyo page and get the complete list for all cuisines on our Best Tokyo Restaurants page.
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