In Japan, shops and shopping malls usually close around 20:00 or 21:00, but if you feel that that is not enough, we recommend going out for a night out in Shinjuku, the city that never sleeps. In Shinjuku, there are many bars and clubs where you can enjoy alcohol, as well as cabaret clubs and host clubs. A night out in Shinjuku will surely become a special memory for your trip.
* The store information and price information posted are as of July 2023.
Cheers at a bar in Shinjuku! There are also girls bars and gay bars
There are various genres in the shops where you can enjoy alcohol in Shinjuku.
One of them is a bar where you can relax and enjoy cocktails made by bartenders, whiskey, wine, etc. Mainly scattered around Kabukicho, this area also has a darts bar and a sports bar where you can watch sports broadcasted live on monitors. In one corner of Kabukicho is Shinjuku Golden Gai, a deep spot with over 280 small bars. The slightly suspicious atmosphere is attractive here.
The second is the gay and lesbian bars in Shinjuku Nichome, which is known as an LGBT town. About 450 shops are lined up on the main street of about 240m. One of the characteristics of this shop is that many of the shops are small, and it is easy to talk with the owner, staff, and other customers. There are also shops for gay men only and women only, so be careful when visiting. Let's have fun at the MIX bar where anyone can enter regardless of gender or sexuality, or the sightseeing bar for tourists to see something new.
The third is Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho and other restaurants in the area around the station, such as bars, izakayas, and snack bars. Draft beer, Japanese sake, highballs, and lemon sours are available at bars and izakayas, and Japanese izakayas offer standard alcoholic beverages and dishes at reasonable prices. Snack bars, on the other hand, are places where you can enjoy not only alcohol and light meals, but also talking with staff and customers.
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Bars
- Mainly scattered areas: Shinjuku Golden Gai in Kabukicho
- Average budget: Charge (seat fee / appetizer fee) is about 500-1500 yen + one shot about 500 yen ~
- Business hours (average): 20:00 to around 3:00 the next day
Gay bars & lesbian bars
- Mainly scattered area: Shinjuku Nichome
- Average budget: 3,000 to 4,000 yen for 3 shots
- Business hours (average): 20:00 to 5:00 the next day
Japanese drinking bars, izakaya, snack bars
- Mainly scattered areas: Kabukicho and Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho
- Average budget: 2,000 to 4,000 yen
- Business hours (average): 16:00 to 23:00
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“Cabaret clubs” and “host clubs” unique to Japanese nightlife
In addition to retro Showa bars and izakayas, Japan also has a unique nightlife culture such as cabaret clubs and host clubs.
A cabaret club is a place where female hostesses sit with customers and enjoy drinking and talking together. Usage is timed. For example, at a shop where one set is 60 minutes, the first set is over, and if you extend it, you will be charged for the extra time. In addition, when nominating a woman (asking for specific person) you are interested in, a nomination fee will also be charged. In addition, the customer will pay for the hostesses' food and drink, and be charged for drinks other than the house bottle that can be drunk within the set fee.
On the other hand, "host clubs" are nightlife spots for women, where men called hosts sit with customers and serve them. The structure is the same as cabaret clubs, and the first set time and amount vary depending on the store. And the extension fee, the host's eating and drinking fee, the nomination fee, etc. are the same as the cabaret club. You may be asked for expensive bottles such as champagne, but let's play within the amount you can afford.
In addition, “nightclubs” where you can enjoy music, dance and alcohol are popular nightlife spots in Shinjuku. It is also popular as a place to meet people of the same sex, the opposite sex, regardless of nationality.
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Cabaret clubs
- Area mainly scattered: Kabukicho
- Average budget: Approximately 5,000 yen to 10,000 yen per set. The extension fee is about 4,000 yen to 8,000 yen for about 30 minutes.
* In addition, there are nomination fee (approximately 2,000 to 3,000 yen), food and beverage charges (1,000 yen per drink, expensive drinks range from 5,000 yen to several hundred thousand yen), service charge, tax, consumption tax (10% to 40% of the fee) and others - Business hours (average): 20:00 to 1:00 the next day (differs depending on the store)
Host clubs
- Area mainly scattered: Kabukicho
- Average budget: Approximately 3,000 to 7,000 yen per set. The extension fee is about 3,000 yen to 6,000 yen for about 1 hour.
* In addition, there are extension fee, nomination fee (about 3,000 yen), food and drink fee (from 1,000 yen per drink, expensive drinks range from 5,000 yen to several hundred thousand yen), service charge, tax, and consumption tax (10% to 40% of the fee) and others - Business hours (average): around 20:00 to around 1:00 the next day (depending on the store)
Nightclubs
- Area mainly scattered: Kabukicho
- Average budget: 3,000 yen for men, free to 2,500 yen for women (both with one drink)
*Admission fee varies depending on the day of the week and time of day - Business hours (average): 20:00 to 5:00 the next day
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Sing to your heart's content in a group or solo! Karaoke
Karaoke, which originated in Japan, is a staple of nightlife. In Japan, there are also karaoke bars where you can enjoy food and alcohol while playing tambourines and maracas, or cosplay and sing along. Karaoke for one person is also popular. With DAM and JOYSOUND models, which are popular in Japan, you can select not only Japanese songs but also English and Chinese songs. In addition, the model "JOYSOUND MAX GO" can use "romaji karaoke", which displays romaji ruby above the lyrics telop of the karaoke video of 50 popular songs.
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Karaoke Manekineko stores
- Stores: Karaoke Manekineko Shinjuku Southeast Exit Store, Karaoke Manekineko Shinjuku Kabukicho 1st Store, etc.
- Average budget (night): (every 30 minutes) about 400-600 yen / (free time) about 2000-3000 yen + 1 drink order system
- Hours: Open 24 hours
JOYSOUND stores
- Stores: JOYSOUND Shinjuku West Exit, etc.
- Average budget (night): (every 30 minutes) about 700-900 yen / (free time) about 2000-4000 yen + 1 drink order system
- Business hours: 11:00 to 5:00 the next day
Karaoke BIG ECHO stores
- Stores: Karaoke BIG ECHO Shinjuku East Exit Station Store, Karaoke BIG ECHO Shinjuku West Exit Store, etc.
- Average budget (night): (every 30 minutes) about 600-900 yen / (free time) about 2500-4000 yen + 1 drink order system
- Business hours: 10:00 to 5:00 the next day
*One drink order system requires ordering one dish or drink
*Prices at each store may differ. Please refer to each store information for details.
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Forget the time and be absorbed in it! A game center with a wide variety of game consoles
A 24-hour game center (amusement arcade) is a spot where you can enjoy a night out without drinking alcohol. There are many game centers in Shinjuku, where you can enjoy a wide variety of games, such as crane games, music games that are operated in sync with music and rhythm, and fighting games. In addition, there are a wide variety of prizes that can be obtained in the prize (premium) game. It is a spot where you can forget about time and have fun.
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TAITO STATION stores
- Stores: TAITO STATION Shinjuku East Exit, TAITO STATION Shinjuku South Exit Game World, etc.
- Average budget: 100 yen to 200 yen per play *Depends on the game
- Business hours: 10:00 to 1:00 the next day
GiGO (former SEGA) stores
- Stores: GiGO Shinjuku West Exit, GiGO Shinjuku Kabukicho, etc.
- Average budget: 100 yen to 200 yen per play *Depends on the game
- Business hours: 10:00-23:00/1:00 the next day
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Shopping in the middle of the night! 24-hour Don Quijote in Shinjuku
Don Quijote has two stores around Shinjuku Station. If you're looking for souvenirs, we recommend the Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho Store, which has about 40,000 to 60,000 items such as food, daily necessities, clothing, home appliances, and branded goods tightly packed from first basement floor to above ground 4th floor. The food section on the first basement floor sells snacks and foods that make great souvenirs, while the second floor above ground sells beauty and health-related products such as cosmetics, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals. It's open 24 hours a day, so you can leisurely shop at night when the tourist facilities aren't open, and it's easy to find bargains. Tax-free service is also available.
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Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho
- Address: 1-16-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Hours: Open 24 hours
Don Quijote Shinjuku Southeast Exit
- Address: 3-36-16 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Hours: Open 24 hours
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Enjoy sports such as batting center and bowling
You can also enjoy sports at night at Shinjuku's batting centers and bowling alleys. At the Shinjuku Batting Center, swing at the ball launched from the pitching machine. The LED at-bat displays images of the pitcher, giving you a realistic batting experience.
On the other hand, we also recommend bowling, which can be enjoyed by one person or in a group. At "Copa Bowl" in Shinjuku, if you make a reservation in advance, there is also a plan where you can go bowling while eating and drinking.
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Shinjuku Batting Center
- Address: 2-21-13 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Average budget: 300 yen (Number of balls: 25) * LED batting 20 balls
- Business hours: AM10:00～AM4:00
Shinjuku Copa Bowl
- Address: 3/4F, 1-20-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Average budget: 700-800 yen per game
- Business hours: 11:00 to 6:30 the next day
- *Separate charges apply for meals and rental shoes
Heal your weary body at hot springs and spas in Shinjuku
We also recommend the 24-hour hot springs and spas where you can soothe your tired body from sightseeing during the day. At "Tokyo Shinjuku Thermae-Yu", you can bathe in natural hot springs brought from Nakaizu. In addition, various baths, bedrock baths, esthetics, and lounge spaces are available.
On the other hand, "SOLA SPA Shinjuku no Yu" has a manga corner in the rest area after bathing, so you can relax. In the women's powder room, skin care amenities are prepared, and it is also attractive that you can use it abundantly.
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Tokyo Shinjuku Thermae-Yu
- Address: 1-1-2 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Average budget: (entrance fee) 2,700 yen ~
*Additional charges apply for stays from midnight to 9:00 am. Please check the official website for details. - Business hours: Open 24 hours
SOLA SPA Shinjuku no Yu
- Address: 1-20-1 B1, B2 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Average budget: (60 minutes) 1,000 yen ~
- Business hours: Open 24 hours
Spend the night at a manga cafe
Manga cafes and internet cafes are recommended when you want to relax and read manga, or when you have to spend the night in Shinjuku due to late-night or early-morning flights or night buses. There are also reclining seats, seats where you can stretch your legs, and manga cafes with private rooms, so it's also attractive that you can take a short nap at a reasonable price. Private rooms with locks are also available for your privacy.
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Grand Cyber Cafe BAGUS Shinjuku
- Address: 4F, 1-21-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Average budget: 3-hour pack starting from 750 yen
- Business hours: Open 24 hours
Customer Cafe Kabukicho
- Address: 7F, 1-21-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Average budget: Night pack 8 hours starting from 1,980 yen
- Business hours: Open 24 hours
If you want to go out at night in Shinjuku, let's go to Kabukicho where restaurants and facilities that are open until late are concentrated!
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