Do you know the largest nightlife entertainment center in Japan? Located in Tokyo in the Shinjuku district is one of the most dangerous and hottest neighborhoods in Japan, the famous Kabukicho. Here lies the largest red-light district in Japan, that is, a place full of nightclubs, hostess, bars, strip clubs, motels, prostitution, and full of strange and dangerous people.
Kabukicho is a well-known tourist spot among both Japanese and foreigners, regardless of whether a person is a pervert looking for entertainment or just wants to dance and enjoy the thousands of healthy attractions the neighborhood offers.
The variety of establishments in Kabukicho is not limited to brothels; in fact, it is the perfect place for anyone looking for fun. In this article, we will highlight several interesting points and reasons for you to visit this curious and colorful neighborhood.
It is worth remembering that this neighborhood and several other neighborhoods that are active at night have establishments run by the Yakuza. This is not a major concern; the dangers of nightlife neighborhoods are not caused by Yakuza members, just stay alert. In reality, the Yakuza values the order of their establishments and works together with the police to maintain peace.
Highlights of Kabukicho
In Shinjuku, we can find various karaoke bars, arcades, pachinko, restaurants, and especially dance clubs. One of the most popular highlights is Golden Gai, a small alley with over 300 bars and izakaya restaurants. Another similar but darker street is Piss Alley, also known as Memory Lane.
Robot Restaurant – One of the most eye-catching spots in Kabukicho, a place filled with lights, neon, and flashing signs, where they offer shows full of luminous robots, girls dressed in character with lots of dancing and vibrant music. A perfect place for those looking for healthy fun from another world, but you need to shell out around 8,000 yen. Despite the name, it doesn’t seem like a restaurant.
If you are looking for another themed restaurant, try one nearby called Lockup. There you will find corridors with sirens and alarms. Monsters and zombies serve your food and drinks, which are also themed with eyeballs and chemical containers. In Kabukicho, you will also find the famous Gracery Hotel, where you can see a giant Godzilla head on top.
In Kabukicho, you will also find the Samurai Museum, a place with several rooms showcasing various eras of the samurai and many details and artifacts related to them. Here you also have the opportunity to dress in period attire. Another themed place is the Ninja Trick House, a 30-minute tour through a ninja environment, where you can learn more about ninja culture and take various photos with ninjas.
The nightlife in the Kabukicho neighborhood
There are many hostess or clubs where you can talk to girls or boys. Another quite popular and light option are karaoke bars, where you can sing and interact with random people without being in a closed room like in traditional karaoke.
It is worth noting that strip clubs often hire Filipino, Thai, and Vietnamese workers, so it may be difficult to find authentic Japanese women. Another option for the perverts out there are the Oppai Clubs, the name already suggests everything, you pay to talk to a girl while having freedom with her breasts… T.T
These are some of the attractions of Kabukicho and the surrounding areas of Shinjuku. Do you know another place that was not mentioned? We appreciate comments and shares. Before visiting these places, we recommend our tips for nightlife in Japan.
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