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Kabukicho in Tokyo

Things to Do in Kabukicho, Tokyo

Kabukicho is known for its high concentration of host and hostess clubs, love hotels, shops, restaurants, and nightclubs, earning it the nickname "Sleepless Town." Shinjuku Golden Gai, famous for its small bars, is part of this lively area.

Kabukicho is known for its high concentration of host and hostess clubs, love hotels, shops, restaurants, and nightclubs, earning it the nickname "Sleepless Town." Shinjuku Golden Gai, famous for its small bars, is part of this lively area.

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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Kabukicho

  • Godzilla Head in Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Godzilla Head

    ★ 4.4 · 5.4k
    Statue

    He's not quite the menace he once was, but he still has some chops.

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  • Okura Shinjuku Kabukicho in Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Okura Shinjuku Kabukicho

    ★ 5.0 · 1.6k
    Flea Market
    Every day
    12 PM – 9 PM
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  • Shinanoya Shinjuku in Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Shinanoya Shinjuku

    ★ 4.3 · 642
    Wine Shop
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Kabukicho

  • Shinjuku Golden-Gai in Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Shinjuku Golden-Gai

    ★ 4.3 · 13.0k
    Pub★

    Festive, popular city district famed for its narrow, winding alleys & numerous snug taverns.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Music Fashion Bar RUN in Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Music Fashion Bar RUN

    ★ 4.9 · 1.7k
    Bar· ¥1,000–3,000
    Every day
    8 PM – 4 AM
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  • Beer Pong Bar Grove Shinjuku in Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Beer Pong Bar Grove Shinjuku

    ★ 4.8 · 2.2k
    Bar· ¥1,000–3,000
    Every day
    7 PM – 5 AM
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  • Moncheri in Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Moncheri

    ★ 4.9 · 786
    Bar· ¥1,000–2,000
    Every day
    6 PM – 5 AM
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  • Tide Tokyo in Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Tide Tokyo

    ★ 4.9 · 740
    Nightclub· ¥1–4,000

    A club known for its lively atmosphere, hip hop and dance music, and a large space for dancing.

    Mon
    11 PM – 4:30 AM
    Tue
    6 AM – 9 AM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    10 PM – 4:30 AM
    Sat
    10 PM – 4:30 AM
    Sun
    10 PM – 4:30 AM
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  • Bar illustration for Rockaholic Shinjuku

    Rockaholic Shinjuku

    ★ 4.8 · 863
    Bar· ¥1,000-2,000
    Every day
    7 PM – 4 AM
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  • Art Bar Shuten-Doji in Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Art Bar Shuten-Doji

    ★ 4.8 · 538
    Cocktail Bar· ¥1,000–2,000

    A cozy bar in Golden Gai known for its karaoke, cocktails, highballs, and an art/gallery concept.

    Every day
    7 PM – 5 AM
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  • Deathmatch in Hell in Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Deathmatch in Hell

    ★ 4.8 · 530
    Bar· ¥1,000–2,000

    A small, heavy metal and horror-themed bar in Golden Gai, Shinjuku, known for its unique interior aesthetic, memorabilia, and drinks all priced at ¥666.

    Mon–Wed
    8 PM – 3 AM
    Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    8 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    8 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Ibiza55 Lounge/ Pole Dance in Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Ibiza55 Lounge/ Pole Dance

    ★ 4.8 · 523
    Nightclub

    An intimate bar and club in Kabukicho known for its pumping music, games, pole dancing, and international staff.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8 PM – 5 AM
    Sat
    8 PM – 5 AM
    Sun
    8 PM – 5 AM
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  • Kabuki Cafe in Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Kabuki Cafe

    ★ 4.8 · 293
    Café & Bakery· ¥1,000–3,000
    Every day
    10 AM – 5 AM
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  • Bar illustration for Yotteko

    Yotteko

    ★ 4.9 · 280
    Bar· ¥1,000–2,000
    Mon–Fri
    7 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    7 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    6 PM – 1 AM
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  • LUXE Shinjuku in Kabukicho, Tokyo

    LUXE Shinjuku

    ★ 4.8 · 319
    Nightclub· ¥10,000+
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  • Entertaiment Bar NEST in Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Entertaiment Bar NEST

    ★ 4.7 · 400
    Bar· ¥3,000-8,000
    Mon–Fri
    8 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    8 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    Closed
    Map ↗

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Map of Kabukicho with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Shinjuku Golden-Gai
  2. 2Godzilla Head
  3. 3Okura Shinjuku Kabukicho
  4. 4Music Fashion Bar RUN
  5. 5Beer Pong Bar Grove Shinjuku
  6. 6Moncheri
  7. 7Tide Tokyo
  8. 8Rockaholic Shinjuku
  9. 9Shinanoya Shinjuku
  10. 10Art Bar Shuten-Doji

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