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Best nightlife destinations in Asia

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Shinjuku
Skyscrapers, neon bars and a huge station
9.3
Larger and more varied than Shibuya, Shinjuku has Kabukicho, a neon entertainment district of bars, karaoke and theme restaurants. Golden Gai is a block of tiny bars that seat only a handful of people each while Omoide Yokocho is a smoky alley of grill stalls.
Highlights:
  • 🦖 Snap a photo with the giant Godzilla head in Kabukicho
  • 🌳 Stroll the beautiful Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
  • 🌆 Visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observation decks
Tokyo
Japan's capital of temples, towers and food
9.7
Last trains leave around midnight, so a night out in Tokyo either ends early or runs until trains start again at about five in the morning, with karaoke, izakayas and all night clubs in between. Roppongi, Shibuya and Shinjuku each have a different mood, from international clubs to tiny bars.
Highlights:
  • 🖼️ Visit the teamLab digital art museum
  • 🌆 Enjoy panoramic city views from observation decks
  • 🍣 Savor sushi at a local eatery
Osaka
Castle, neon canals and street food
8.5
In Minami, the southern center of Osaka, the Dotonbori canal is lined with neon signs. The narrow lanes of Hozenji and Ura Namba have tiny bars and izakayas, Japanese pubs with small plates, that stay open late. Amerikamura, a young area, has live music and casual bars.
Highlights:
  • 🐠 Visit the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, one of the world’s largest
  • 🍢 Feast on street food at Dotonbori and see the neon lights
  • 🏯 Explore Osaka Castle and wander through its scenic park
Shibuya
Tokyo's scramble crossing and youth fashion hub
9.0
Meeting at the Hachiko statue outside Shibuya Station is the classic start to a night out, followed by izakayas, karaoke and clubs in the streets of Dogenzaka and Center Gai. The famous Shibuya Crossing is busiest on weekend evenings, when thousands of people cross at once.
Highlights:
  • 🛍️ Shop cutting-edge fashion in Shibuya 109’s trendy boutiques
  • 🐕 See Hachikō’s statue and learn its touching story
  • 🚶🏻 Walk the world's busiest crossing in Shibuya and watch the crowds on their way to work
Singapore
Tropical city-state of hawker food and gardens
9.5
Clarke Quay, a stretch of restored warehouses along the Singapore River, has bars and clubs with outdoor tables. Club Street and Ann Siang Hill have cocktail bars in old shophouses, which are narrow colorful buildings. Drinks cost more here than in many other Asian cities but the city is safe and easy at night.
Highlights:
  • 🏮 Wander through Chinatown’s temples and traditional shophouses
  • 🌳 Visit Gardens by the Bay and its iconic Supertree Grove
  • 🌆 Admire the futuristic skyline from Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
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