A shocked tourist stumbled across a church-themed nightclub in the middle of Tokyo where guests are checked in - by a woman dressed as a nun.

Jalan Ward, 32, was enjoying the buzzing streets of Shibuya when he did a double-take at the sight of a bar decorated like a place of worship.

He had stumbled upon the popular Dogenzaka Church - also known simply as The Church.

The Church is one of Shibuya's many nightlife venues cleverly disguised as a place of worship, complete with glowing crosses and faux stained-glass windows.

American tourist Jalan filmed the surreal scene and was stunned when he spotted a 'nun' acting as door staff, checking IDs, as partygoers streamed inside.

But despite the steady flow of club-goers treating it like any other night out, Jalan couldn't bring himself to step through the doors.

Jalan, a tourist from North Carolina, USA, said: "I was extremely shocked and flabbergasted at the same time."

"Outside the club was a woman dressed as a nun or priest who checks you in before entering - almost like you're walking into a church."

"I did not go inside as my mind, beliefs and body were telling me not to. "

"Even though I noticed other attendees going in like it was just normal nightlife. "

"I always assumed religion was serious for Japanese people, but this club seemed to say the opposite."