Japan Club Guide 2026: The Best Clubs in Tokyo and Osaka, Entry Prices, Dress Codes and Door Tips
Popular clubs in Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi, Ginza) and Osaka (Minami, Umeda), by area. Passport and age checks, entry prices, dress codes, last trains and staying safe, all for first-timers.
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On Friday and Saturday nights, Japanese clubs run until the first trains around 5am. Big clubs play different music on every floor, and the choice runs from rooftop lounges to hip-hop rooms and EDM clubs booking international DJs. The catch: the door checks your original passport, and prices change by event, gender and arrival time. Here are popular clubs open as of September 2026 and how to get in.
Five things to know before you go
- Bring your original passport. Almost every club checks foreign guests' passports at the door. Phone photos and photocopies are usually refused; residents can use their residence card.
- 20+ is the norm. Drinking is legal from 20, and each club sets its own entry age. A few admit from 18, but you still can't drink.
- Check that night's event for prices. Men usually pay more than women, prices often rise after midnight, and one or two drinks are often included.
- Dress codes vary. Some clubs turn away sandals, shorts or sportswear. Neat casual clothes work almost everywhere, and upscale clubs ask for smart casual.
- Last trains leave around midnight; first trains run from about 5am. If you're staying out late, plan to wait for the first train or take a taxi at the late-night rate.
Popular clubs in Tokyo
Shinjuku / Kabukicho
- ZEROTOKYO: A huge club on B1–B4 of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, with different house, techno and bass lineups on each floor. Ticket prices vary by event (for example ¥3,000–3,800 in advance and ¥4,200 at the door). It's cashless except for the coin lockers, so bring a card.
- WARP SHINJUKU: A multi-room Kabukicho club focused on EDM and mainstream dance. It runs from 9pm to 5am, with an early session before the last train. Check the re-entry rules before stepping out.
Shibuya / Omotesando
- WOMB: Shibuya Maruyamacho's house and techno institution, with frequent international DJs.
- ATOM SHIBUYA: A mainstream dance club in the same Maruyamacho area. There's also a Shinjuku branch, so make sure your ticket and map point to the same one.
- CÉ LA VI TOKYO: A rooftop club lounge on the 17th–18th floors in Dogenzaka. Smart casual, 20+, and entry is ¥1,500 for women / ¥2,500 for men on weekdays and ¥2,000 / ¥4,500 on weekends, one drink included. Closed Mondays.
- VENT: An Omotesando house and techno club. 20+ with photo ID, no sandals.
Roppongi / Azabu-Juban / Ginza
- SEL OCTAGON TOKYO: Roppongi's EDM club, with plenty of touring international DJs.
- 1 OAK TOKYO: A hip-hop club in Azabu-Juban. General admission is paid at the door with no reservation; VIP tables are booked separately.
- Zouk Tokyo: A big Ginza club booking big-name international DJs. Regular hours are Wed–Thu 9pm–4am and Fri–Sat 10pm–4:30am.
- RAISE: A dress-up club in Ginza. Before midnight it's ¥1,000 for women / ¥2,000 for men; after midnight men pay ¥5,000 on Fridays and ¥4,000 on Saturdays (two drinks included). No sportswear, shorts or sandals, and guests over 50 need a VIP table reservation.
Popular clubs in Osaka
- GIRAFFE JAPAN (Shinsaibashi): A popular Minami club, open 10pm to 4am.
- CLUB BAMBI (Higashi-Shinsaibashi): Hosts a K-pop and K-hip-hop party early on Sunday evenings (8–11pm).
- Ghost Ultra Lounge (Amemura): A central dance floor plus a lounge, with Japanese and international guest DJs.
- OWL OSAKA (Umeda): An upscale Umeda nightclub, open 8pm to 5am.
- PICCADILLY PREMIUM (Umeda): An Umeda nightclub that also serves food.
Osaka's clubs cluster around Shinsaibashi and Amemura in Minami, an easy walk after dinner in Namba / Dotonbori. Umeda has the upscale clubs around the station.
Entry prices and budget
| Item | Rough price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General entry | ¥1,000–5,000 | Depends on gender, day and arrival time. One or two drinks are often included. |
| Event tickets | About ¥3,000–4,500 | Advance tickets are cheaper than the door. Popular events sell out. |
| VIP tables | Tens of thousands of yen for four | Big Osaka clubs start around ¥40,000–60,000. Check minimum spend and service charges. |
| Lockers and getting home | A few hundred yen + taxi | Miss the last train and it's the first train or a late-night taxi. |
Staying safe
- Keep an eye on your drink. Order a fresh one if you leave it, and don't accept drinks from strangers. Roppongi sees repeated warnings about drink spiking targeting foreigners.
- Ignore touts outside clubs. The bar they say is "better" is where most rip-offs happen.
- Keep your passport and wallet on you, and put jackets and bags in a coin locker.
- Check re-entry rules first. Some clubs don't allow it, or charge entry again.
After the club
For izakaya and bars before or after, our Japan nightlife guide has routes by area. Curious about services that come to your hotel? Start with the delivery health guide. When you need a venue booked, YORU Concierge calls in Japanese for you and checks that it accepts foreign guests.
Found a venue you like?
We call the shop in Japanese, check that it accepts foreign guests and book it for you. If it can't be booked, the fee is refunded in full.
Booking fee ¥3,000 (≈$20)|same day ¥4,000
FAQ
Will a photo or copy of my passport work?
Most big clubs only accept the original. Smaller places can be more relaxed, but there's no fixing it once you're refused at the door, so bring the real passport.
What's the minimum age?
Usually 20. Some clubs admit from 18, but the legal drinking age is 20, so you can't drink.
What time should I go?
Most clubs fill up after midnight. Entry is often cheaper before midnight, so going in before the last train and staying until the first one is a common plan.
Is it OK to go alone?
Yes, plenty of people do. Just be careful with drinks offered by strangers and invitations to move on to another bar.
Can I pay by card?
Most big clubs take cards, and some, like ZEROTOKYO, are fully cashless. Policies vary from club to club, so bring both a card and cash.