Prince Hotel BlogsJapan might be known for its captivating history and incredible natural beauty, but it also boasts some of the best nightlife in the world too. If you’re planning on visiting the country and hope to have a lively night out during your stay, then you’ll find plenty of thrilling and memorable options.
For guests staying in the Sunshine City Hotel, there’s a huge range of nightlife activities to explore across the vast city. Whether you’re in the mood for sophisticated cocktails in a stylish bar, a fun night of karaoke, or something altogether a little different, you’ll find in Japan for sure.
Read on to find out more about some of the best clubs and bars to put on your must-see list during your stay.
Located in Kabukicho, a slightly notorious part of Tokyo, the Robot Restaurant is a bit of a trek from the Sunshine City Hotel, but the novel and exciting attraction is well worth the journey.
The Robot Restaurant is a one of a kind restaurant and bar, packed to the brim with robots and robot-themed attractions. Once you step in through its doors, you’ll be greeted with the sight of thousands of colourful, flashing lights, loud music, giant robot statues and much more.
Once you’ve made it past the impressive entrance, the real fun begins. After you’re seated down with a delicious drink, you’ll be greeted with a special live performance that combines a variety of human and robotic talents. Live singers and dancers perform a medley of popular songs from Japan and around the world, while performers in robot costumes, as well as actual robots perform some dazzling routines. Packed with heaps of colour, music and light, it’s an unforgettable and sometimes overwhelming experience, but you’re unlikely to see anything else like it, anywhere in the world.
If you’re heading out from the Sunshine City Hoteland want to enjoy a fantastic night out of great food and drink, surrounded by inviting lights and fascinating bars, the narrow but packed alleys of Shinjuku’s Golden Gai is a great place to visit.
The Golden Gai is composed of six alleys, connected by even narrower passages, within which you’ll find a maze of over 200 bars, eateries and stalls. Lit by neon signs, it’s a beautiful place to walk around after dark, although you’ll have to be mindful of the no-photography rules here. As the alleys are private roads and not public areas, photography can only be carried out with the express permission of the businesses in the area.
Once you wander in a little deeper through the alleys, you’ll find some exceptional bars that showcase fantastic music as well as great drinks. Many of the bars in the Golden Gai are popular with local artists, writers, musicians and other celebrities, and you’ll often find bars dedicated to a particular theme or genre of music, such as jazz, flamenco or punk rock.
As an area that is busy with locals from the city, it’s important to be respectful of the local street rules in order to have a good time. Most bars in the Golden Gai will not open before 8 pm, so make sure not to head out too early. It’s worth spending time in one or two bars only and savouring the experience, rather than trying to bar hop too frequently. While some bars may have signs excluding tourists, most are friendly and welcoming places and great to explore.
Located in the popular nightlife district of Roppongi, a trip to A-Life is a must for anyone visiting Sunshine City Hotel, and wants to experience the best of Japan’s night club scene.
A-Life is a busy and vibrant night club, that features several dance floors, live music, and a fantastic sound system to ensure that guests enjoy the best experience while there. The club features plenty of contemporary international and Japanese pop hits, and the affordable drinks menu means that you can easily have a great time out in the city, without having to spend a lot.
Located in the city centre, the club is easy to get to via the city’s extensive subway system, and accessible from the Sunshine City Hotel. As an energetic club filled with great buzz, it’s perfect for visitors to the city who just want a chance to dance the night away.
For those who want to experience a more refined and elegant take on Japanese night life, a trip to Tokyo’s Cotton Club might be the perfect solution. A world away from the neon-filled, hectic, electronic sights and sounds of many of the city’s more youthful and popular bars, Cotton Club, in Marunouchi, provides a much more relaxed and polished experience.
Japan’s cities have a love for live music, and you’ll find all kinds of live performances across the city. It’s many jazz bars, including Cotton Club, feature a wealth of warm, inviting and atmospheric music, and this bar serves up some of the best live experiences, as well as a wonderful place to enjoy a few drinks. While it is much more expensive than many other bars, the experience is certainly worth it.
Amongst Tokyo’s many different jazz bars, one of them stands out as a true underground gem. The Pit Inn has been an important part of the city for over 50 years, and the stylish basement bar boasts a unique kind of atmosphere for nightlife in Japan.
As well as fantastic live music and impressive shows from artists from all over the world, you’ll also find an inviting and cosy atmosphere, that feels welcoming and relaxing, whether it’s your first time in the bar, or your hundredth. Enjoy a great cocktail and snack on some of the delicious food on offer while you relax on the bars comfortable seats and soak up the music. It’s the perfect place for a laidback night out.
Japan might be known for its captivating history and incredible natural beauty, but it also boasts some of the best nightlife in the world too. If you’re planning on visiting the country and hope to have a lively night out during your stay, then you’ll find plenty of thrilling and memorable options. For guests staying […]