TokyoEntertainment

Nightclub entertainment in Tokyo

  1. A

    Womb

    A perennial favourite, 'Oomu' (as pronounced in Japanese) has DJs spinning house, techno and drum 'n' bass, and the four floors get packed on weekends. Picture ID required at the door.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Air

    DJs spin mostly house here, and the crowd tends to be happy and friendly – though not huge on dancing. Keep an eye out for Frames (フレイムス) – the entrance to the basement is inside. Bring your ID.

    reviewed

  3. C

    New Lex-Edo

    The Lex was one of Roppongi's first discos and recently had a facelift. It's still the place where visiting celebrities – who get in for free – end up, but even noncelebs get three free drinks.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Ruby Room

    This dark, sparkly cocktail lounge is on a hill behind the Shibuya 109 building. The Ruby Room hosts both DJs and live music, and is a fun place for older kids hanging in Shibuya. If you dine at Sonoma (ソノマ), the restaurant downstairs, you get in for free.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Muse

    With a friendly, international crowd, multilevel Muse has something for everyone – packed dance floor, several bar areas, cosy alcoves big enough for two – but also pool tables, darts and karaoke. Women usually don't pay a cover, which includes a drink or two. It's near the Hobson's on the corner of Nishi-azabu Crossing; there's a neon 'Bar' sign marking the entrance.

    reviewed

  6. F

    BuL-Let's

    This mellow basement space plays worldwide trance and ambient sounds for barefoot patrons. Beds and sofas furnish this carpeted club, but don't get the wrong idea – it's not all tranquillity and deadbeats.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Harlem

    Bust a few hip-hop moves with Tokyo B-boys and B-girls. Be aware that Harlem maintains a (questionable) policy of not admitting groups of foreign males, so guys, come with a girlfriend.

    reviewed