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Shinjuku Golden Gai
A tight grid of narrow lanes in Kabukicho holding around 300 tiny bars, many seating only a handful of drinkers, each with its own theme.
A well-known club in Shibuya's Maruyama-cho, hosting DJ-led events most nights of the week from late evening until dawn.
Good to know
WOMB is a major Shibuya club, tucked into the Maruyama-cho hillside area above Dogenzaka. It operates as a club and live house, and its calendar is built around DJ-led nights, with events typically running from 23:00 until around 04:30 on most nights of the week, though schedules vary.
Check the event listings on the official website before you go to see who is playing and which nights are on; Fridays and Saturdays are the busiest. Bring photo ID in case it is checked at the door, and read the venue's FAQ and policies for current entry rules. The last trains leave around midnight, so plan to stay until the first trains in the morning or budget for a taxi. Shibuya Station is within walking distance.
Listed events typically run from 23:00 to 04:30; check the official schedule for each night.
At 2-16 Maruyama-cho in Shibuya, within walking distance of Shibuya Station.
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