Tokyo's club scene doesn't need your hype — it's already one of the best in the world. Immaculate sound systems. World-class DJs. A city that never actually stops.
What it does need is someone to tell you the truth: which clubs are worth the cover, which nights to actually go, and which places are packed with people there to dance versus people there to be seen.
This is that guide. We ranked 10 of Tokyo's best nightclubs for 2026 — from the #1 VIP club in Japan to the underground rooms only locals know about. Exact cover prices, dress codes, and the right nights to go. No affiliate deals, no paid placements. Just the clubs worth your Saturday night (and a few worth your Tuesday).
The Best Clubs in Tokyo
Here are the 10 best nightclubs in Tokyo right now, ranked by locals who actually go out every weekend. Whether you're after underground techno, big-room spectacle, hip-hop that shakes the floor, or the most photographed rooftop in Asia, this is where you should be spending your nights.
| # | Club | Area | Best For | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WOMB | Shibuya | Techno & house — Tokyo's gold standard | ¥3,000–5,000 |
| 2 | Zero Tokyo | Shinjuku | Massive multi-floor spectacle | ¥3,500–6,000 |
| 3 | Zouk Tokyo | Ginza | #1 VIP / Vegas-style club in Japan | ¥4,000–8,000 |
| 4 | RAISE | Ginza | Strict dress code, full Vegas production | ¥4,000–7,000 |
| 5 | CÉ LA VI | Shibuya | Best rooftop club in Japan | Varies (free early) |
| 6 | 1OAK Tokyo | Azabu-Juban | Exclusive VIP, hip-hop & celebrity crowd | ¥5,000–8,000 |
| 7 | WARP Shinjuku | Shinjuku | Huge LEDs, accessible big-room techno | ¥2,500–4,000 |
| 8 | Vent | Aoyama | Curated underground house & techno | ¥2,000–4,000 |
| 9 | OHJO | Kabukicho | Underground techno, schranz, trance | ¥2,500–4,500 |
| 10 | Sel Octagon | Roppongi | Big-room EDM with international booking | ¥3,500–6,000 |
Most clubs in Tokyo charge between ¥2,000 and ¥5,000 ($13–$33 USD) for entry, and covers usually include one or two drink tickets. The top-tier VIP clubs and international DJ events push higher. Read on for the full breakdown of each — plus the hip-hop and EDM clubs worth knowing about.
Which Tokyo Club Is Right For You?
The "best club" depends almost entirely on who you are and what kind of night you want. Use this decision matrix to skip the trial-and-error.
By traveler profile
| If you are... | Pick first | Backup | Don't pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-time tourist, English-only, want a "Tokyo club" night | WOMB (Shibuya, Sat) | Zero Tokyo (Shinjuku) | Vent — too underground, you'll feel out of place |
| Couple on a date night, want energy without sweat-floor chaos | CÉ LA VI (Shibuya) for rooftop drinks into dancing; Circus Tokyo for dinner-to-dancing | RAISE (Ginza) for spectacle | Sel Octagon — too aggressive a crowd |
| Group of guys, want to dance and meet people | Sel Octagon (Roppongi) or WARP Shinjuku | WOMB Saturday | Underground techno rooms — wrong energy |
| Group of women, want safe and good music | WOMB weekend, Vent on a tech-house night | Zero Tokyo | Skip the aggressive Roppongi door scene |
| Music head, came to Tokyo specifically for the scene | Vent (Aoyama) or WOMB (Shibuya) | OHJO (Kabukicho), WARP Shinjuku | Big-room commercial clubs |
| Hip-hop / R&B fan | 1OAK Tokyo (Azabu-Juban) | Lion (Shibuya) | Techno-leaning clubs — different crowd |
| You want a wedding-party / bottle-service night | Zouk Tokyo (Ginza) or 1OAK (Azabu-Juban) | RAISE (Ginza) | Underground clubs — they don't do bottle service |
| You want the best view in the city | CÉ LA VI (Shibuya, Tokyu Plaza) | Hotel sky bars before midnight | Basement-only clubs |
| Solo traveler, want to meet locals | Vent late on a weekday | OHJO, Circus Tokyo | The big tourist-heavy rooms — you'll only meet other tourists |
By night of the week
| Night | Best bet | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | WOMB, Zouk, 1OAK | Big-room nights start. Energy peaks ~1 AM. |
| Saturday | WOMB, Zero Tokyo, Zouk, Sel Octagon | The marquee night. Top DJs land Saturdays. |
| Sunday | Vent, WOMB | Tokyo's underground Sunday parties are quietly some of the best in Asia. |
| Monday–Wednesday | Smaller bars, ATOM Tokyo (Wed) | Weeknights are for small rooms and locals. Big clubs are dead. |
| Thursday | OHJO, Vent | Pre-weekend warm-up; smaller crowds, good DJs testing. |
By budget per person (door + first 2 drinks + cab home)
| Budget | What that buys you |
|---|---|
| ¥4,000 and under | Underground room (Vent, OHJO), no table service, train home before 12:30 AM |
| ¥6,000–10,000 | Standard club night at WOMB / WARP / Sel Octagon with cab home; comfortable but not splurge |
| ¥15,000+ | Bottle service at Zouk / 1OAK / RAISE, or a marquee Saturday at WOMB or Zero Tokyo with the full round-trip |
| ¥25,000+ | The "we're celebrating" night — table at Zouk or 1OAK, dinner before, CÉ LA VI nightcap |
If your night doesn't fit one of these rows, you're probably overthinking it. Default to WOMB on a Saturday — it's the answer for ~70% of visitors. If you want VIP and a Vegas-style show, default to Zouk.
The Top Tier: Tokyo's Best Clubs Right Now
WOMB — Shibuya
Still the benchmark. If you only go to one club in Tokyo, go to WOMB.
Four floors, a wall-sized LED screen on the main floor, and a sound system that feels like it's physically reshaping your internal organs — this is what a serious club looks like. WOMB has been doing this since 2000 and hasn't gotten lazy about it. They still book proper acts: international techno and house headliners who actually care where they play. The crowd is mostly Japanese club regulars who know the music, not tourists looking for a selfie backdrop.
The queue on Saturday can get long after midnight. Go before 11pm or accept the wait — it's worth it either way.
- Cover: ¥3,000–5,000 (varies by event, international acts push higher)
- Best nights: Friday and Saturday for headliners; Sunday for afterparties
- Dress code: Smart casual — no sportswear, but nobody's checking your shoes
- Closing time: Around 4:30am on weekends
Zero Tokyo — Shinjuku (Kabukicho Tower)
The new heavyweight. Zero Tokyo opened inside the Kabukicho Tower in 2023 and immediately became one of the most talked-about club openings in Japan in years. Five separate stages spread across four floors, a main room with a massive LED wall and VIP table section, and enough capacity to make you feel like you're in a different city.
What makes it work is that the different floors actually have different music and different vibes — not the same track bleeding through every wall. The main floor runs big-room commercial dance. Go deeper in and you find darker rooms running house and bass music. It's not trying to be underground, and it doesn't pretend to be. It knows what it is: one of the biggest, most spectacular club nights in Tokyo right now.
Pre-sale tickets for big events sell out. Check the schedule before you go.
- Cover: ¥3,500–6,000 (depends on event)
- Best nights: Saturday for the full production experience
- Dress code: Dress to impress — this is Kabukicho Tower
- Area: Walk from Shinjuku Station east exit, 5 minutes
VIP & Vegas-Style: Japan's #1 Club Tier
This is where Tokyo competes with Las Vegas, Singapore, and Dubai — and wins. If you want a real VIP, bottle-service, full-production night, here are the only three that matter.
Zouk Tokyo — Ginza ⭐ #1 Club in Japan
The #1 VIP / Vegas-style club in Japan. Period.
Part of the global Zouk brand (Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Las Vegas), Zouk Tokyo opened in Ginza and immediately raised the ceiling of what's possible in Japan's club scene. The signature Zouk UFO descends from the roof on cue. Production values are at Vegas resort level — lasers, lighting rig, sound system that actually competes with the best rooms in the world. Multi-level with a balcony overlooking the dancefloor that gives the room theatrical depth almost nowhere else in Tokyo has.
The music is open format — house, techno, hip-hop, EDM — programmed for energy rather than purity. The crowd is international: Tokyo's wealthier locals, expats, regional Asian travelers, and a steady stream of celebrities passing through. Tables start at ¥100,000 and go up sharply during marquee bookings.
If you've ever wondered what a Vegas Saturday feels like in Tokyo, this is where it happens. You will not feel like you're missing out on anything in this room.
- Cover: ¥4,000–8,000 (standing entry); tables from ¥100,000
- Best nights: Friday and Saturday
- Dress code: Strict — designer, sharp, no sneakers unless they're luxury
- Area: Ginza, central Tokyo. Easy taxi from any of the major hotels.
RAISE — Ginza
The bridge between a fashion club and a Las Vegas nightclub, and it pulls it off without collapsing under the weight of that ambition. RAISE occupies the 6th floor of Tokyu Plaza Ginza with a staggering 27-meter ceiling — the room itself does most of the work before any music plays. Production is over the top: lighting, performers, choreographed sequences, the works. The crowd is dressed. The dress code is strict (leave the sneakers at home unless they're very expensive ones).
It's not underground, it's not trying to be, and that's refreshing. If you want spectacle, bottle service, and a room where everyone's made an effort, RAISE is your club.
- Cover: ¥4,000–7,000
- Best nights: Friday and Saturday
- Dress code: Strict — formal to smart fashion
- Area: Ginza, Tokyu Plaza Ginza 6F
CÉ LA VI — Shibuya (Tokyu Plaza) ⭐ Best Rooftop in Japan
The best rooftop club in Japan. Nothing else is close.
CÉ LA VI sits on the 17th and 18th floors of Tokyu Plaza Shibuya, with the Shibuya scramble crossing directly below and the Tokyo skyline in every direction. It's part of the global CÉ LA VI brand (Singapore Marina Bay Sands, Bangkok, Hong Kong) — so the design language is hotel-grade luxe with rooftop bar polish. Equal parts restaurant, lounge, and club — the music gets louder as the night goes on, the food earns its prices, and the view never stops paying off.
This is where you start the night with dinner and end up at 2am still on the rooftop because nobody wants to leave. It's also the best date-night club in Tokyo, full stop. If you're traveling with anyone you want to impress, this is the room.
- Cover: Free during dining/early hours; charge later in the night
- Best nights: Any night the weather's clear; Friday and Saturday for full club energy
- Dress code: Smart — this is a rooftop in Tokyu Plaza, look the part
- Area: Shibuya, top of Tokyu Plaza (16th-floor lobby, then up)
1OAK Tokyo — Azabu-Juban
Smaller than Zouk, more exclusive. The Tokyo outpost of the New York institution recently relocated from Roppongi to Azabu-Juban — same scene, same crowd, just a few blocks south. Velvet rope, karaoke room for private parties, celebrity DJs from the hip-hop world, perfectly curated crowd. Celebrities and influencers pass through here regularly. The main floor runs hip-hop and commercial dance — this is the #1 hip-hop club in Tokyo for VIP nights.
If you want a table, book in advance. Walk-in entry on a big night is possible but not guaranteed.
- Cover: ¥5,000–8,000
- Best nights: Saturday
- Dress code: Upscale — suits and cocktail dresses; casual is a gamble
Big-Room EDM
Sel Octagon — Roppongi
The big-room EDM anchor of Roppongi. Sel Octagon is part of the Octagon Asia network (Seoul's Club Octagon is the famous sister venue), and the format is straightforward: massive room, deep DJ booth setup, festival-grade sound, and international touring DJs that the Octagon group brings in on rotation.
If you want a Tokyo night that feels closer to a music festival than a club night — pyrotechnics, drops, hands-up crowds — Sel Octagon is the answer. Tables run hot on weekends but standing entry is accessible enough that you don't need to commit to a table to enjoy the room.
- Cover: ¥3,500–6,000
- Best nights: Friday and Saturday
- Dress code: Smart to upscale — no sportswear
- Area: Roppongi, walking distance from Roppongi Crossing
WARP Shinjuku — Shinjuku
WARP opened in 2018 and has never stopped being one of the best big-room clubs in Tokyo. The main floor hits hard — proper sound system, huge LED displays (legitimately one of the largest in Japan), and programming that swings between techno, house, and hard dance depending on the night. Two floors with multiple bars, and enough space to lose your group and find them again three hours later.
What WARP does well that WOMB doesn't: accessibility. It's steps from Shinjuku Station, the cover is reasonable, and the crowd is a mix of locals and tourists that somehow still works. If you're staying in Shinjuku and don't want to make the journey to Shibuya, this is where you go.
For a deep dive, read the full WARP Shinjuku review.
- Cover: ¥2,500–4,000
- Best nights: Friday and Saturday
- Dress code: Smart casual
- Area: Kabukicho, Shinjuku — very close to east exit
The Underground
Vent — Aoyama
Vent sits in Minami Aoyama and consistently books some of the best house and techno acts in the world. Smaller than WOMB, better curated. The crowd is stylish without being pretentious. International heavyweights who play WOMB often play Vent the next night or the night before — and the Vent set is usually the better show.
It's not easy to find (that's half the point), and the queue can get fierce on big nights. Worth the trouble.
- Cover: ¥2,000–4,000 depending on act
- Best nights: Friday and Saturday
- Dress code: Smart, dark — the Aoyama crowd has taste
- Vibe: Proper club culture, knowledgeable crowd
OHJO — Kabukicho
Often called the "red-brick castle of Kabukicho" — and that's accurate. OHJO is the underground room that's been quietly stealing the international touring circuit from Tokyo's bigger venues over the past two years. Three floors. Techno, schranz, hard trance, and house — the harder edge of techno that Vent doesn't program.
Recent bookings include the kind of names heads travel for: Héctor Oaks, Layton Giordani, 999999999, Christian Smith, Radio Slave. The 2025 New Year's Eve event ran seven hours across three floors and confirmed OHJO as Tokyo's serious answer to Berlin's harder rooms.
Hidden in Kabukicho, brick interior, low ceilings on the basement floor, fog-thick atmosphere. If WOMB is the institution and Vent is the curator, OHJO is the cult favorite.
- Cover: ¥2,500–4,500
- Best nights: Friday and Saturday for international bookings; Thursday for local crews
- Dress code: Whatever you actually want to dance in
- Area: Kabukicho, Shinjuku — walk from Shinjuku Station east exit through the gate
Hip-Hop & R&B
Tokyo's hip-hop scene punches above its weight, especially with Awich and the new generation of Japanese rappers pulling international attention. For pure hip-hop nights:
1OAK Tokyo (covered above) — Azabu-Juban
The #1 hip-hop club in Tokyo. Full coverage above in the VIP section. The hip-hop programming is the main reason Tokyo's celebrity scene defaults to this room — main-floor sets lean current US hip-hop and trap with R&B accents, and the crowd dresses for it.
Lion — Shibuya
The #2 hip-hop pick — and a totally different experience than 1OAK. Lion sits on the 7th floor of the GEM Jingumae building between Shibuya and Harajuku, with windows that look directly out over Miyashita Park. The interior is built around a circular bar that surrounds a central lion statue. The music is genre-fluid (hip-hop, R&B, house, techno mix depending on the night) but the soul of the room is hip-hop, and there's real cultural weight here — they serve HABUSH, the snake-infused liquor made by Awich, who is the face of Japanese hip-hop.
It's smaller, less velvet-rope, more music-bar-meets-club energy than 1OAK. If you want hip-hop without bottle service, Lion is where you go.
- Cover: ¥2,000–3,000
- Best nights: Friday and Saturday, plus most weeknights have something
- Dress code: Streetwear welcome; fashion-forward is the standard
- Area: Between Shibuya and Harajuku, 7F GEM Jingumae
EDM & Commercial Dance
ATOM Tokyo — Shibuya
ATOM has a split personality that works in its favor. Weekend nights bring a big mainstream crowd for commercial EDM and pop-electronic — drops, hands up, the full festival-lite experience compressed into a Shibuya club. The weekday parties — Wednesday especially — are where ATOM earns its reputation. Smaller crowd, better DJ lineup, more focused energy. Go on a weekday before judging.
The rooftop terrace is worth the visit alone.
- Cover: ¥2,000–3,000 (less on weekdays, sometimes free before 11pm)
- Best nights: Wednesday for quality; Saturday for energy
- Dress code: Smart casual to streetwear
- Vibe: International crowd, commercial EDM and dance
More Worth Your Time
Circus Tokyo — Shibuya
Circus Tokyo is the best answer to "I want to eat dinner and then go dancing without getting cold between the two." Multi-level venue: restaurant and chill bar upstairs, club basement below. The basement runs deep house and nu-disco, the crowd is stylish without being scary, and the whole thing operates at a human scale where you can actually talk to the people you came with.
A good entry point if you're new to Tokyo clubbing and want somewhere that won't feel intimidating.
- Cover: ¥3,000–4,000
- Best nights: Friday and Saturday
- Dress code: Smart casual to dressy
Practical Guide: How to Actually Get In
Cover charges: Most clubs charge ¥2,000–5,000. Top-tier VIP venues (Zouk, RAISE, 1OAK) run ¥4,000–8,000. Cash is almost always accepted; cards sometimes.
Dress code reality: The Vegas-style and VIP rooms (Zouk, RAISE, 1OAK) enforce dress codes strictly — no sneakers unless they're luxury, no sportswear, no shorts. Underground clubs (Vent, OHJO) care about vibe not outfit. WOMB and WARP are middle ground — look like you care, don't wear sportswear.
What time to arrive: Underground clubs peak between midnight and 3am. Big-room clubs are busiest 11pm–2am. VIP clubs: whenever you get there, you're at a table anyway. CÉ LA VI starts as a sunset rooftop and becomes a club around 11pm — arrive earlier to eat first.
International visitors: Most Tokyo clubs are foreigner-friendly. English menus at bars are common in tourist-heavy areas (Roppongi, Shibuya, Ginza). Deeper underground clubs have less English but staff at doors usually manage. Bring your passport for ID.
Getting home: Tokyo trains stop around midnight and restart around 5am. Taxis from the central areas (Shibuya, Shinjuku, Roppongi, Ginza) run ¥1,500–4,000 to most hotels depending on distance. Read the full missed last train guide if this is relevant to your night.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the #1 club in Japan?
Zouk Tokyo in Ginza is the #1 club in Japan for VIP and Vegas-style nightlife. Part of the global Zouk brand (Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Las Vegas), it brings true international-resort production values — laser rigs, the signature Zouk UFO descending from the ceiling, multi-level layout with balcony overlooking the dancefloor, and open-format music spanning house, techno, hip-hop, and EDM. For underground techno and house, WOMB in Shibuya remains Tokyo's gold standard. For sheer scale and spectacle, Zero Tokyo in Shinjuku's Kabukicho Tower competes hard.
What is the best rooftop club in Tokyo?
CÉ LA VI in Shibuya is the best rooftop club in Japan. Located on the 17th and 18th floors of Tokyu Plaza Shibuya, it overlooks the famous scramble crossing with full Tokyo skyline views in every direction. Part of the global CÉ LA VI brand (Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong), it operates as restaurant, lounge, and club across the night — making it the best venue in Tokyo to start with dinner and stay through dancing.
What is the best hip-hop club in Tokyo?
1OAK Tokyo in Azabu-Juban is the #1 hip-hop club in Tokyo. The Tokyo outpost of the famous New York venue, it programs current US hip-hop and trap with R&B accents, attracts a celebrity-leaning crowd, and operates as a strict VIP / bottle-service room. For a more accessible hip-hop night without velvet-rope pressure, Lion in Shibuya is the #2 pick — a 7th-floor bar-club with strong cultural ties to Awich and the Japanese hip-hop scene.
Is Roppongi good for nightlife?
Roppongi is Tokyo's most international nightlife district, with Sel Octagon being the standout big-room EDM venue and a heavy concentration of bars, lounges, and late-night spots within walking distance of Roppongi Crossing. The Azabu-Juban side (just south of Roppongi) hosts 1OAK Tokyo. Avoid street touts offering "free entry" — they'll overcharge for drinks inside. Stick to established venues and you'll have a great night. Roppongi is especially good if you're looking for an English-friendly crowd, festival-style EDM energy, and late-night options that run until dawn.
How much does it cost to get into Tokyo clubs?
Cover charges at Tokyo nightclubs typically range from ¥2,000 to ¥5,000 ($13–$33 USD) on weekends. Most covers include 1–2 drink tickets. Top-tier VIP venues like Zouk Tokyo, RAISE, and 1OAK charge ¥4,000–8,000 for standing entry; bottle-service tables at Zouk start from ¥100,000. Underground clubs (Vent, OHJO) run ¥2,500–4,500. Weeknight events are cheaper, sometimes ¥1,500 or less. Women often receive discounted or free entry at some venues.
What time do Tokyo nightclubs close?
Most Tokyo nightclubs stay open until around 4:30–5am, when morning trains start running. Doors typically open at 10–11pm but don't reach peak energy until 1–2am. Because last trains run at midnight, committed clubbers stay out the full night. Some venues — especially OHJO during a marquee event — run even later on weekends, occasionally until 8 or 9am.
Can foreigners get into Tokyo nightclubs?
Yes, foreigners are welcome at most Tokyo nightclubs. Major clubs in Shibuya (WOMB, CÉ LA VI), Shinjuku (Zero Tokyo, WARP, OHJO), Roppongi (Sel Octagon), Ginza (Zouk Tokyo, RAISE), and Azabu-Juban (1OAK) regularly host international crowds. Bring your passport for ID at the door. The mainstream club scene is fully open to tourists. A small number of local neighborhood spots operate members-only or Japanese-only policies, but these are the exception, not the rule.
Where is the best nightlife area in Tokyo?
Ginza is now home to Tokyo's two biggest VIP clubs (Zouk Tokyo and RAISE), making it the city's premium nightlife address. Shibuya remains the heart of the club scene — WOMB, CÉ LA VI, Circus Tokyo, Lion, ATOM, and dozens of smaller venues. Roppongi offers the most international, EDM-driven nightlife with Sel Octagon as the anchor. Shinjuku's Kabukicho has Zero Tokyo, WARP, and the underground OHJO. For serious electronic music, Shibuya and Kabukicho. For VIP and Vegas-style, Ginza. For EDM and international crowds, Roppongi.
For an honest Tokyo adult guide covering Kabukicho, Roppongi and beyond, see our dedicated walkthrough.
