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Shinjuku Kabukicho

Basile Morin / CC BY-SA 4.0

Shinjuku Kabukicho

歌舞伎町

Tokyo · Kanto

Tokyo's largest entertainment and nightlife district, packed with neon signage, restaurants, and bars, marked by its iconic illuminated red gate at the district entrance.

Why we picked it

Not hidden — this is one of Japan's most iconic, must-see landmarks.

Best season
Year-round
Year-round (best experienced at night)
Crowd level
Popular
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free — a public entertainment district; there is no admission to the area. Individual bars, cinemas, and venues charge their own prices (many bars have cover charges).
Nearest station
Shinjuku Station, East Exit — 5-10 min walk

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

nightlifeentertainmentshinjukuneonbarsviewpointevening

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