Kabukicho Tower

Tokyu Kabukicho Tower is Shinjuku's newest entertainment landmark, a 48-story skyscraper that opened in April 2023 right in the heart of Tokyo's most electric nightlife district. Packed with a premium cinema, live music venues, an arcade, themed dining floors, a luxury hotel, and a rooftop bar, the tower is designed to keep you entertained from morning until the early hours — a true vertical playground for every kind of traveler.

The building is free to enter, with individual attractions charging their own admission. On the third floor, Namco Tokyo is one of Shinjuku's largest arcades, featuring claw machines, rhythm games, and anime-themed photo booths — open until 23:00 on weekdays and 1:00 AM on weekends. Floors six through eight house Theater Milano-Za, a 900-seat live performance venue, while the basement levels are home to Zepp Shinjuku (capacity 1,500), which hosts major concerts and DJ events. On the ninth and tenth floors, 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku offers a luxury movie experience with Class A seats at 4,500 yen and Class S seats at 6,500 yen — plush recliners, excellent sound, and a far cry from your average multiplex.

The second floor features Kabuki Yokocho, a sprawling food hall styled after a traditional yokocho (alley dining street) with stalls serving regional Japanese cuisine from Hokkaido to Okinawa. It is a fantastic spot for a casual dinner before or after exploring the tower. The upper floors house the Bellustar Tokyo hotel and a sophisticated rooftop bar with panoramic views over the Shinjuku skyline.

Kabukicho Tower is just a one-minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station, a six-minute walk from Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station on the Oedo Line, or about seven minutes on foot from JR Shinjuku Station's East Exit. Its location at the gateway to Kabukicho makes it easy to combine with an evening exploring Shinjuku's Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, or the robot-themed restaurants nearby. Best for couples, friends, and solo travelers looking for nightlife and entertainment.