Nightlife in Tokyo
Visitors sing their hearts out at karaoke bars in Roppongi. The more reserved listen to jazz at Blue Note in Minami-Aoyama. Big-name DJs take to the decks at the enormous ageHa club, complete with swimming pool, in Koto. For a traditional experience, book tickets to kabuki theatre performances in Ginza. Most bars close between 1am and 3am, clubs at 6am. In Roppongi and Shinjuku nightlife often carries on around the clock.
Bars
Expand all1. Pub Cardinal Marunouchi - Businessmen's watering-hole
Show morePub Cardinal Marunouchi is popular with bankers and lawyers thanks to its central Marunouchi location. Plush brown lounges, television showing sports, and a wood-decked terrace are the main attractions for the after-work crowd in search of beer and snacks.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1F Tokyo Building, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8086
Telephone
+81 (0) 3 5222 1251
2. NOS - Backstreet gem
Show moreHidden in a backstreet of Minami-Aoyama, NOS looks at first glance like a small student bar. But its spiral staircase leads to endless rooms. Some are filled with late-night diners seated on tatami mats, others lead to terraces and gallery spaces.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
5-10-17 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
Telephone
+81 (0) 3 5774 1727
Transport
Omotesando metro
3. New York Bar - City views to Shinjuku
Show more The Park Hyatt Tokyo's New York Bar first rose to fame in the film Lost in Translation. The dramatic views of Shinjuku and beyond through the floor-to-ceiling windows and live jazz draw the crowds. There is an evening cover charge.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3-7-1-2, Park Hyatt Hotel, Nishi Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-1055
Telephone
+81 (0) 3 5322 1234
4. Roppongi Wazan - Whisky and cigars
Show moreThe fashionable Tokyo visitors to Roppongi Wazan are immediately wowed by the extensive, glass-fronted wine racks. This Roppongi bar also has a Winston Churchill-style bar for nursing whisky and cigars.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
4-2-35 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
Telephone
+81 (0) 3 5775 3888
5. Xex Atago Green Hills - Skyscraping views
Show moreTokyo's Disneyland fireworks, Ginza and the Rainbow Bridge are all visible from the 42nd floor Xex Atago Green Hills. Dressed-up drinkers sip pricey cocktails from the comfort of charcoal-grey sofas at this Atago vantage point.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2-5-1, Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0002
Telephone
+81 (0) 3 5777 0065
6. Xenlon - Chinese beer and snacks
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Xenlon in Yoyogi has views of Shinjuku station and the skyscrapers beyond. Decor is modern Chinese, with giant silver and gold dragons suspended from the ceilings. An extensive wine list, Tsingtao beer and dim sum ensure it is busy all evening.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Odakyu Hotel Southern Century Tower, 2-2-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0062
Telephone
+81 (0) 3 374 2080
7. X&Y - Lounge bar for creatives
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X&Y, with its disco balls, baby grand piano and discreet nude paintings, is where Tokyo's creative types hang out. Friends gather at this Ebisu bar to wallow in cocktails or umeshu (plum wine) while old Japanese love songs play.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
4F Yoshikawa Building, 1-4-11 Ebisu-nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 105-0021
Telephone
+81 (0) 3 5489 0095
Transport
Ebisu JR and metro
Clubs
Expand all8. Muse - Dart boards and dancing
Show moreThis Nishi-Azabu club offers dart boards, pool and roulette tables in the Amusement Bar. Muse also has chilled seating areas and a caged-in dance floor where crowds of bodies move to commercial house. Dedicated partygoers hang out here nightly.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
B1/F, 4-1-1 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031
Telephone
+81 (0) 3 5467 1188
9. ageHa - Swimming pool clubbing
Show moreageHa is further afield than most Tokyo clubs, but it's worth the bus trip to Koto. This sprawling club comes complete with a swimming pool and international acts like Basement Jaxx. Japan's largest gay party, Shangri-La, happens here.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2-2-10 Shin-Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 136-0082
10. Feria - Dancefloor for VIPs
Show morePart of Roppongi bar complex Grace, Feria is frequented by models, celebrities and Tokyo's trendy set. It has high ceilings, a dance floor for grooving to the commercial house and hip hop the DJs play, and comfortable banquettes for VIPs.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
B1/F 7-13-7 Grace, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
Telephone
+81 (0) 3 5785 0656
11. Velours - Sumptuous setting for partying
Show moreVelours is a Minami-Aoyama hotspot thanks to its antique-chic look. Visitors walk along a glass catwalk past models and cracked mirrors. Look out for the 19th-century Baccarat chandelier and antique chairs.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
B1 Almost Blue, 6-4-6 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
Telephone
+81 (0)3 5778 4777
12. Air - Top international DJs
Show moreThis Daikanyama club has seen the likes of funky house DJ Bob Sinclar play its underground dancefloor. Music at Air covers everything from electro and techno to jazzy hip hop, all played to a fashion-aware crowd.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Hikawa Building, B1/F-B2/F, 2-11 Sarugaku, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0003
Telephone
+81 (0) 3 5784 3386
Entertainment
Expand all13. Kabuki-za Theatre - Elaborate Japanese performances
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Kabuki, meaning "song, dance and technique," is a form of traditional Japanese theatre. Known for its elaborate masks and male actors in female roles, it can be experienced at Kabuki-za Theatre in Ginza, a residence from the 19th-century Meiji era.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
4-12-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 106-0041
Telephone
+81 (0) 3 3541 3131
14. Blue Note Tokyo - Jazz greats
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At Blue Note Tokyo in Minami-Aoyama, it's big name jazz in intimate surroundings. The music ranges from traditional to Brazilian rhythms. Dizzy Gillespie and Oscar Peterson have both played here. Check the website for programme details.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
6-3-16, Raika Building, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
Telephone
+81 (0) 3 5485 0088
15. Fiesta International Karaoke Bar - Singalongs Japan-style
Show moreFiesta International Karaoke Bar in Roppongi offers the traditional private room karaoke experience. Singers can choose from more than 10,000 songs. This karaoke joint also provides wigs for customers to dress up in as they sing.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3F Crest Roppongi Building, 7-9-3 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
Telephone
+81 (0) 3 5410 3008
