Night Out in Tokyo

Madeleine Ray

Getting lost in Tokyo’s animated nightlife amongst the neon lights and bustling streets of Roppongi and Shibuya is a unique experience that cannot be compared to anywhere else. The city changes once the clock hits 10 pm and hidden in plain sight are some of the best bars and clubs that Tokyo has to offer. Naturally, we all have our own tastes, some people love luxury bars with artisan cocktails, others seek intense house music, and some just love to dance to the top 40. Tokyo has a place for everyone and a nightlife culture that seeks to include rather than be exclusive. I have selected some of the best spots that all have a distinctive vibe. Visit as many of these places as you like- the clubs in Tokyo often don’t close until 5:00 am. This is a last-train to first-train guide on immersing yourself in Tokyo after hours.

IBEX-TOKYO Hip Hop, reggae, afro Night Club, Bonobo, WOMB, Tír na nÓg（ティル・ナ・ノーグ）/銀座 カフェ・バー, 1 OAK TOKYO, R2 SUPPER CLUB, Circus Tokyo, DJ BAR Bridge, DJ BAR OATH, Club Camelot Night Club, Nishiazabu A-Life, Sound Museum Vision

  • IBEX-TOKYO Hip Hop, reggae, afro Night Club in Tokyo, Japan

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  • Bonobo in Tokyo, Japan

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  • WOMB in Tokyo, Japan

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  • Tír na nÓg（ティル・ナ・ノーグ）/銀座 カフェ・バー in Tokyo, Japan

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  • 1 OAK TOKYO in Tokyo, Japan

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  • R2 SUPPER CLUB in Tokyo, Japan

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      Located near Roppongi station, R2 Supper Club is the place to go for exquisite cocktails in a lounge setting. The Supper Club is a well-known favorite with a large foreign client base in the city. Come here for your early evening drinks and enjoy the magnificent setting with some tasty appetizers.

  • Circus Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan

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      Circus Tokyo is a fashionable venue for serious music fans. Originally from Osaka, Club Circus opened their Tokyo venue near Shibuya station in 2015. There are a lot of various events with focus on different styles of music such as EDM, techno, house, and hip hop..

  • DJ BAR Bridge in Tokyo, Japan

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      A small bar located at the top of a building in Shibuya, overlooking the infamous Shibuya Scramble crossing. DJ Bar Bridge is a colorful venue with a lot of variation in the type of music every night. This is a great place to stop by and see the spectacular view while sharing a drink with friends.

  • DJ BAR OATH in Tokyo, Japan

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      DJ Bar Oath is down a stairwell adorned in vintage mirrors and chandeliers, hidden amongst small restaurants in Shibuya. The entire bar is exquisitely decorated, with mirrors, chandeliers, and a lot of gold. This small venue plays mainly house music and has an international crowd that makes you feel as though you have stumbled into Berlin. For the decoration alone, Bar Oath is a must-see while you are in Tokyo. In the early evening, Oath can be quite empty and an excellent place to have a cocktail underneath endless reflective surfaces.

  • Club Camelot Night Club in Tokyo, Japan

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      Camelot is a multi-level club based in Shibuya. Camelot is very tourism-friendly and often offers great discounts for tourists. There is a huge variety of sound in the club, with hip hop, popular hits, and old classics all playing on different levels. Camelot is a great and affordable experience.

  • Nishiazabu A-Life in Tokyo, Japan

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      Nishiazabu A-life, located near Roppongi Hills, is a club with heavy foreign traffic. A-life has three levels. The top floor features hip hop, the middle level acts as a bar/lounge area, and the bottom level plays a mixture of electronic music and top 40 hits. A-life has been a popular spot for both tourists and locals alike and has great visuals with affordable drinks.

  • Sound Museum Vision in Tokyo, Japan

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      Sound Museum Vision is an internationally renowned club that has hosted foreign acts such as ASAP Rocky and Soulection. Vision is broken down into various rooms which are each designed around a different sound and has artistic visuals to match. Vision is known as one of the trendiest spots in Shibuya and has a cover charge of about 2500 yen to 3500 yen depending on the night.