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The best nightlife spots in Tokyo and Japan, destination by destination (2026)
Every nightlife spots guide we publish for Tokyo and Japan.
We also publish destination guides for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto. Every pick is hand-chosen and written up with its neighborhood, what it does well and what to know before you go.
Nightlife Spots by destination
Tokyo · Nightlife
The 9 Best Nightlife Spots in Tokyo (2026)
The best nightlife in Tokyo in 2026 is in Shinjuku's Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho, Shibuya's Nonbei Yokocho, Ebisu Yokocho and Shinjuku Ni-chome, the…
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The best nightlife in Osaka in 2026 is along Dotonbori's neon canal, in the lantern-lit lanes of Hozenji Yokocho, the standing bars of Ura-Namba, Shin…
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The best nightlife in Kyoto in 2026 is a stroll down Pontocho's lantern-lit alley, an evening walk through Gion's Hanamikoji and along the Shirakawa c…
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