There's no single 'best' nightclub in Tokyo — Shibuya and Roppongi have the biggest, most tourist-known clubs, while districts like Kinshicho offer smaller live-music-and-disco venues that run later and skew more local. MYK'S in Kinshicho is a restaurant-to-disco venue open Midnight to 9:00 AM.
Picking a Club by What You Want
Big room and DJ headliners, or a smaller, later, more local night — the two aren't the same search.
Big-Room Clubs
Shibuya and Roppongi have Tokyo's largest, most internationally-known clubs.
Live Bands & Resident DJs
Kinshicho's music lounges mix live bands with resident DJs rather than big-name headliners.
Latest-Running Floors
Venues that keep going well past sunrise, once the bigger clubs have closed.
A disco floor that starts at Midnight and runs to sunrise.
MYK'S music lounge in Kinshicho runs live bands and DJs from Midnight to 9:00 AM, Tuesday through Sunday, in the same room that serves dinner earlier in the evening. It's a different kind of night than a big-room club — smaller, later, and built around one address rather than a strip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best nightclubs in Tokyo?
It depends on what you're after — Shibuya and Roppongi have Tokyo's largest, most tourist-known clubs, while areas like Kinshicho offer smaller live-music-and-disco venues that run later into the night.
Do Tokyo clubs have cover charges?
Many do, especially on weekends or for events with live acts — it varies by venue, so it's worth checking a club's own site or calling ahead.
What time do Tokyo nightclubs open and close?
Most open in the evening, but hours vary a lot by venue — some close by 2-3 AM, while others, like MYK'S music lounge, run through to 9:00 AM.
Is it normal for a Tokyo club to also be a restaurant?
Yes — a number of Tokyo venues, including MYK'S, run as a restaurant earlier in the evening and turn into a music lounge or club later at night, all in the same room.