For fun, live gigs and rip-roaring comedy shows in Tokyo, look no further than Harajuku Crocodile in Shibuya.
Harajuku Crocodile - image © Florentyna Leow
Crocodile is a fun and funky dive, with live gigs held daily. They don’t discriminate much when it comes to the genres, and live acts run the gamut: country, jazz-fusion, soul, rock n’ roll, blues - you name it, they’ve played it at some point.
The last Friday of every month is your chance to check out Tokyo’s finest English-language comedy and improv. Run by Tokyo Comedy Store (www.tokyocomedy.com), the cover charge is JPY1500, which is not bad at all for two or three hours of entertainment. It’s a favorite with local expats, so we suggest booking your tickets in advance.
Crocodile is a favorite with young Japanese people. So, if you ever want to mingle with local Japanese youth without the eardrum-shattering noise of a nightclub, definitely pay a visit. Just don’t bother with the food at Crocodile. It’s not great, and there are vastly better options out in Shibuya.
English name:
Harajuku Crocodile
Japanese name:
原宿クロコダイル
English address:
B1 New Sekiguchi bldg., 6-18-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0001
Japanese address:
〒150-0001 東京都渋谷区神宮前6-18-8 ニュー関口ビルB1
Opening hours:
6pm-1am
Admission:
Varies by event
Nearest Transport:
Train: 3-minute walk from the west exit of Shibuya Station.
Telephone:
+81-3-3499-5205
Website:
Official website(Japanese)
Near To Here:
Harajuku Crocodile is located in Tokyo's Shibuya district. See our complete list of things to do in Shibuya, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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