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Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
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Kabukicho works well as a base: right by Shinjuku.
Kabukicho is a town located in Tokyo, Japan. With a population of 2,295, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kabukicho sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kabukicho to your route.
The Godzilla head is a landmark and tourist attraction in Kabukichō, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. The sculpture is accessible from the Hotel Gracery Shinjuku's Godzilla Terrace, on the Shinjuku Toho Building. It depicts Godzilla, occasionally with "glowing eyes and smoky breath". The 80-ton head, based on Godzilla'sRead more
appearance in Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992), was unveiled in 2015. Its placement on the Hotel Gracery terrace matches Godzilla's 50 meter height seen during the Showa era films in the franchise.
The sculpture was placed as part of the ad campaign for the 2016 film Shin Godzilla. The sculpture was revealed on April 17 2015, where Godzilla was given the title of Shinjuku Tourism Ambassador. Shinjuku Ward mayor Yoshizumi Ken’ichi also gave Godzilla a special ward residency certificate.
The Hotel Gracery offers a Godzilla-themed room that offers views of the landmark. The official Godzilla Store Tokyo opened nearby in October 2017 and is operated by Toho, the owners of the Godzilla franchise.
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Kabukicho is located in Tokyo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.6946 latitude, 139.7023 longitude.
Kabukicho has a population of approximately 2,295 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
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The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
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Red-and-white communications tower inspired by the Eiffel Tower, an enduring symbol of post-war Japan.
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