How Locals Drink in Kabukicho Without Getting Scammed (Tokyo Nightlife)

#Kabukicho #ShinjukuNightlife #TokyoNightlife #Izakaya #GoldenGai Kabukicho is Tokyo's biggest nightlife district — and the most misunderstood. Everyone warns you about the scams and tourist traps in Shinjuku, so tonight I take you to my actual favorite LOCAL spots in Kabukicho & Golden Gai: a ¥300 ($2) standing bar, a hidden Kagoshima izakaya serving RAW chicken (yes, really), the tiny bars of Golden Gai, tequila shots, and a late-night ramen to finish. No scams. No tourist traps. Just how locals actually drink in Shinjuku. Watch to the end and you'll know exactly where to go — and what to avoid. 🔥 New here? Tap the HYPE button to help this video reach more travelers heading to Japan! CHAPTERS 0:00 Why Kabukicho scares tourists (and how to do it right) 1:27 ¥300 standing bar — the perfect pregame ($2 drinks) 2:33 The scams & touts to avoid in Kabukicho 4:38 My favorite hidden izakaya (Kagoshima style) 6:06 RAW CHICKEN!? — torisashi you can actually eat 12:28 Golden Gai — tiny bars, locals & tequila 19:07 Shime ramen — the drunk-food finish at 4AM 📍 SPOTS IN THIS VIDEO • Tachinomi Ryoma — drinks from ¥300 / https://maps.app.goo.gl/LKuxDGx8shJGn... • Heart Beat [Kagoshima izakaya]/ https://maps.app.goo.gl/8wgdEWhYQTgdB... • Golden Gai bars — Aces / Chilly chili nine https://maps.app.goo.gl/1wYCptcSEgDZZ... https://maps.app.goo.gl/jTwX1XCqKNceD... • Tori Soba Mitaba　[Shime ramen restaurant] https://maps.app.goo.gl/f6weeoE39V1NW... Wondering what to do in Japan? Check out MagicalTrip's local tours that I sometimes guide by myself! Get the most out of your Japan travel with locals! ▶️ MagicalTrip Official Site https://www.magical-trip.com/?utm_sou... *Use My Coupon: SHOMEJAPAN55 (5%OFF) 【My SNS channels】 Check out my other SNS channels!   / shomejapan     / shomejapan