Shinjuku Entertainment
Beyond the bars and clubs — karaoke, cinema, arcades, and unique experiences.
Entertainment Categories
Karaoke
Sing your heart out in private rooms. English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese song selections available.
Sing Sing Karaoke
Multiple locations in Shinjuku
One of the biggest karaoke chains in Shinjuku. Extensive song selection (English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese). 24-hour facility with hundreds of rooms.
Big Echo
Shinjuku
Major karaoke chain with a location in Shinjuku. Clean rooms, good sound systems, and extensive food and drink menus. Party rooms available.
Arcades
Cutting-edge gaming experiences. UFO catchers, rhythm games, fighting games, and more.
Taito Station
Shinjuku South Exit
Massive multi-floor arcade at Shinjuku South Exit. UFO catchers, rhythm games, fighting games, racing games, photo booths (purikura), and more.
Game Panic
Shinjuku
Hardcore gamer's arcade in Shinjuku. Fighting game scene with regular tournaments. Strong selection of rhythm games, shooting games, and retro cabinets.
Cinema
From blockbuster multiplexes to independent art-house theaters.
Toho Cinemas Shinjuku
Kabukicho (Toho Building)
Large modern multiplex in the Toho Building (with the Godzilla head). Shows latest Hollywood, Japanese, and anime films. English subtitles available.
K's Cinema
Shinjuku
Independent cinema showing art-house, foreign, and classic films. Small and intimate. Often hosts film festivals and director Q&As.
More Entertainment
Gaming, darts, escape rooms, and free street performances.
Pachinko Parlors
Multiple locations in Shinjuku
Japan's unique pinball-slot machine hybrid. Loud, smoky, and uniquely Japanese. Several parlors in Shinjuku. An experience even if you don't play.
Samurai Museum
Kabukicho
Unique museum in Kabukicho with samurai armor, swords, and interactive experiences. Try on armor and hold swords. English-speaking guides.
Darts Bars
Multiple locations in Shinjuku
Many bars in Shinjuku have dartboards. Some are casual, others are serious with electronic scoreboards and leagues. Fun social activity.
Escape Rooms
Shinjuku
Themed escape rooms in Shinjuku. Japanese horror, mystery, and adventure themes. Challenging puzzles. Group activity. English rooms available.
Street Performers
South Exit / Southern Terrace
Free street performances around Shinjuku South Exit and Southern Terrace. Musicians, dancers, magicians on weekends. Relaxed atmosphere.