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.

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Top things to do in Kabukicho

Godzilla Head
★ 4.4 · 5.2k
Statue
He's not quite the menace he once was, but he still has some chops.
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OKURA Shinjuku Kabukicho
★ 5.0 · 1.6k
Flea Market
Every day
12 PM – 9 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Kabukicho

Shinjuku Golden-Gai
★ 4.3 · 12.9k
Pub★
Festive, popular city district famed for its narrow, winding alleys & numerous snug taverns.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Music Fashion Bar RUN
★ 4.9 · 1.6k
Bar· ¥1,000–3,000
Every day
8 PM – 4 AM
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Golden Gai bars in Shinjuku
★ 4.3 · 12.8k
Bar
Festive, popular city district famed for its narrow, winding alleys & numerous snug taverns.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Tide Tokyo
★ 4.9 · 571
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–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
10 PM – 4:30 AM
Sat
10 PM – 4:30 AM
Sun
6 AM – 9 AM, 10 PM – 4:30 AM
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Art Bar Shuten-Doji
★ 4.8 · 535
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
★ 4.8 · 524
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
★ 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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GODZ
★ 4.7 · 582
Bar· ¥1,000–2,000
Every day
5 PM – 5 AM
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Bar Asyl
★ 5.0 · 138
Bar· ¥1,000–3,000
A small, intimate bar in Shinjuku with limited seating, known for its range of drinks including whiskey, sake, gin, beers, and unique homemade infused whiskies.
Every day
7 PM – 5 AM
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LUXE Shinjuku
★ 4.8 · 319
Nightclub· ¥10,000+
Every day
7 PM – 1 AM
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Entertaiment Bar NEST
★ 4.7 · 402
Bar· ¥3,000–8,000
Mon–Fri
8 PM – 3 AM
Sat
8 PM – 3 AM
Sun
Closed
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Teppan Baby
★ 4.7 · 3.7k
Japanese· ¥1,000–3,000
Mon–Fri
5 PM – 2 AM
Sat
5 PM – 2 AM
Sun
5 PM – 12 AM
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Bangkok77
★ 4.8 · 1.1k
Thai· ¥1,000–7,000
Every day
11 AM – 5 AM
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Bar Bellustar - BELLUSTAR TOKYO
Rooftop Bar
A sky bar located on the 45th floor of the Bellustar hotel, known for its views of Tokyo, cocktails, and Japanese whiskey selection.
Mon–Fri
5 PM – 12 AM
Sat
1:30 PM – 12 AM
Sun
1:30 PM – 12 AM
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