Royal Mansion B1, Shinjuku 5-1-1, Shinjuku-Ku
Kabukichō 1 Chome 4-1
Shinjuku-ku
Tōkyō-to
160-0021
JP
03-3354-033503-3354-0335
Old basement club, lots of vocalists on the schedule. Mellow vibe and not too expensive.
Size
21-30
Food
Yes
Directions
Station: Shinjuku Gyoen-Mae, Marunouchi Line
Exit: 2
Distance from station: 4 minutes
Date published
06/01/2009 JAN 2023
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