Kabukichō
Kabukichō (Japanese: 歌舞伎町, pronounced [kabɯki̥ tɕoː]) is an entertainment district in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Kabukichō is the location of many host and hostess clubs, love hotels, shops, restaurants, and nightclubs, and is often called the "Sleepless Town" (眠らない街, Nemuranai Machi, pronounced [nemɯɾanai matɕiꜜ]). Shinjuku Golden Gai, famous for its plethora of small bars, is part of Kabukichō.
Kabuki-chō
歌舞伎町 | |
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Kabukichō Ichiban-gai and colourful neon street signs | |
| Nickname: Sleepless Town (眠らない街) | |
Kabuki-chō Kabuki-chō Kabuki-chō | |
| Coordinates: 35°41′42″N 139°42′18″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Tokyo |
| Special ward | Shinjuku |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36 ha (89 acres) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| Website | www |
The district's name comes from late-1940s plans to build a kabuki theater, and although the theater was never built, the name stuck.
The area has many movie theaters, and is located near Shinjuku Station, Seibu Shinjuku Station, and several other major railway and subway stations.
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