Also known as oimachi/aomono-yokocho
Oimachi and Aomono Yokocho are entertainment districts in southern Shinagawa, packed with hostess bars, girls bars, snack bars, and izakayas. The area around the stations is dense with venues, popular with locals and foreign visitors.
Oimachi and Aomono Yokocho are lively entertainment districts in southern Shinagawa, with a nostalgic downtown atmosphere. The station fronts are packed with bar signs, and at night the area buzzes with office workers and young people. Oimachi Station is served by the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line and Tokyu Oimachi Line, while Aomono Yokocho Station is on the Keikyu Main Line, making access excellent. The two stations are within walking distance, and the streets between them are lined with restaurants and nightlife spots.
The nightlife here centers on hostess bars (kyabakura) and girls bars. Around Oimachi Station, there are over 20 hostess bars, with prices relatively reasonable—around 5,000 to 8,000 yen per hour. On the Aomono Yokocho side, there are more girls bars and snack bars, offering a more casual vibe. Traditional snack bars are also scattered throughout, popular with local regulars. Izakayas are abundant, perfect for bar hopping.
For beginners, start by exploring the entertainment area north of Oimachi Station. Many shops have signs reading "kyabakura" or "girls bar" and are easy to enter. The Aomono Yokocho side is a bit more mature and quiet, ideal for snack bar hopping. Prices vary by shop, so check the fee system before entering.
Access: about 15 minutes from Tokyo Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, or about 5 minutes from Shinagawa Station. To Aomono Yokocho, it's one stop from Shinagawa on the Keikyu Main Line. Most hostess bars and girls bars are open from 8 PM to around midnight. Weekends are especially busy, so reservations are recommended. English-friendly shops are limited, but more are catering to foreign tourists.
Oimachi/Aomono Yokocho runs on table-service venues: kyabakura (hostess clubs), girls bars, and snack bars. You pay a set fee by the hour, with nomination (shimei) and drink charges on top, so check each venue’s all-in price before you sit down.
Oimachi/Aomono Yokocho is generally fine for a night out. The main risk is bottakuri, a padded bill at the end. Stick to venues that post their prices, skip street touts steering you into ‘free’ bars, and confirm the set fee plus any nomination or bottle charges before you order.
Popular services in Oimachi/Aomono Yokocho include girls bars (flat drink charge, conversational setting), karaoke snack bars, and hostess clubs with shimei nomination options.
Visa / Mastercard / JCB accepted at most venues
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