Uncover the dark underbelly of Tokyo’s most infamous entertainment district on a chilling walking tour through Shinjuku’s Kabukicho. From unsolved crimes to tragic love stories, this guided evening tour reveals the eerie, gritty reality behind the neon lights.

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Highlights

Learn the disturbing history of Kabukicho and the Red Light District
Visit the actual sites of infamous murders, suicides, and hauntings
Explore cultural and societal issues behind nightlife and crime
Walk past filming locations featured in the HBO series Tokyo Vice and the Yakuza video game series
End the tour with a solemn visit to a shrine in central Tokyo

Full Description

Step into the shadows of Tokyo’s nightlife on this dark and immersive walking tour through Kabukicho, the city’s notorious entertainment and red-light district. Over the course of the evening, your guide will reveal more than four decades of hidden history—stories of mafia conflicts, tragic suicides, serial killings, and mysterious accidents.

The tour takes you through real locations where major crimes occurred—often just meters from popular nightlife venues. Learn about terrorist incidents, unsolved murder-suicides, love hotel tragedies, and the ghosts said to haunt the backstreets.

This is more than just a ghost or crime tour—your guide provides deep cultural context, including insights into Japan’s nightlife economy, mental health issues, and social taboos. The experience concludes with a quiet moment at a local shrine, where guests reflect on the many lives lost in this bustling, chaotic district.

The tour is led by Viv, an expert in nightlife culture whose academic thesis focused on night work and society in Japan. All questions are welcome—especially if you’re curious about the real world behind Tokyo Vice or Yakuza.

Pricing

From ¥8,800 per person

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Includes

Guided walking tour through Kabukicho
Cultural and historical insights on Tokyo’s nightlife and underworld
Visit to a local shrine
Expert-led discussion on crime, media, and urban legends
Opportunities to visit real-life Tokyo Vice and Yakuza game locations

Meeting Point

In front of the Starbucks at Kabukicho Tower (on the stairs)
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower
1-29-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan

Reviews

“Viv was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. The stories were fascinating and we saw a lot despite the weather. Highly recommend this tour if you want a deeper understanding of Kabukicho.”

“Vivian gave an insightful look into what really happens behind the glitzy signs of Shinjuku. The small group made it easy to ask questions and discuss openly.”

“My tour was great—lots of gripping, real-life stories that most tourists will never hear. Highly recommend Viv’s macabre experience.”

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