Kabukicho
Kabukicho is a SUB AREA in Tokyo, Tokyo.
Kabukicho, Tokyo's neon-lit entertainment district in Shinjuku, pulses with energy day and night. Known as the 'Sleepless Town,' it offers a dizzying array of izakayas, themed bars, karaoke joints, and love hotels. By day, explore quirky shops and ramen shops; by night, the streets transform into a kaleidoscope of giant signs and bustling crowds. Don't miss the iconic Godzilla head at the Toho Cinema complex. While famous for nightlife, Kabukicho also hides cultural gems like the Golden Gai bar alley and the quiet Shinjuku Gyoen garden nearby. It's a sensory overload that captures Tokyo's futuristic, eccentric spirit.
Best time to visit Kabukicho
March-May (spring) and October-November (autumn) offer mild weather and beautiful cherry blossoms or fall foliage. Summer (June-August) is hot and humid, while winter (December-February) is cold but less crowded. Avoid Golden Week (late April-early May) for high prices and crowds.
October
NowTypical for October
- Weather
- Mild 15-25°C
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- Moderate
Pleasant autumn; fewer crowds
Know before you go
Getting there
Narita International Airport
International
75 km away
Tokyo Haneda Airport
International
20 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
30 Mbps
Mobile data
Excellent
WiFi
Widely available in cafes, stations, and some public spaces
Local SIM
Local SIM available at airport from $10
Stay safe
Overall
7/10Touts and overcharging are main risks; violent crime is rare.
Night safety
6/10Touts and overcharging are main risks; violent crime is rare.
Transport
9/10Scam risk
5/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
Local time 02:50
More facts
Population
2,295
Type
Suburb
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Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: ge wu ji ding, 歌舞伎町, Kabukichō, かぶきちょう, Kabuki-chō

