September 29, 2017
And the bass goes boo(m)
World-class sound systems, dazzling light shows and cyberpunk funk. A roundup of the hottest clubs in Tokyo, featuring the wildest parties this Halloween.
By Metropolis
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ESPRIT TOKYO
Partying in Roppongi? Check out Esprit Tokyo, a funky club in the heart of the famed entertainment district. The walls and the ceiling there are decked with all kinds of strobes and display monitors, giving off a distinct cyberpunk vibe. Esprit DJs spin a mix of genres so all musical bases are covered.
Genre: Mix
Hours: Open everyday, 10pm-5am
Price: Men ¥3,500/Women ¥1,000
Capacity: 500 people
Upcoming Events:
10/26 – 10/31: Halloween Week
12/1 – 2: 6th Anniversary Party
12/21-25: Christmas Week
12/26 – 12/31: Countdown Week
2F, 5-1-6 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Roppongi.
Tel: 03-3470-1371
www.esprit-tokyo.net
LAPIS TOKYO
Dance the night away at this brand new club in Ginza. LAPIS is outfitted with some serious lighting equipment and can put on a helluva light show — up there with one of the best LED installations in Japan.
Genre: Mix
Hours: Open everyday, 8pm–5am
Price: Men ¥4,000/Women ¥1,000
Capacity: 400 people
Upcoming Events:
10/26 – 10/31: Halloween Week
12/21 – 12/25: Christmas Week
12/26 – 12/31: Countdown Week
4-2-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Ginza.
Tel: 03-6228-6516
www.lapis-tokyo.net
VENT
Vent opened in 2016 and has quickly established itself as one of the best venues in Tokyo for house and techno music. With its intimate vibe and high-quality speakers, Vent is a great venue to catch touring international DJs and up-and-coming local talent.
Genre: Techno, House
Hours: Fri & Sat: 11pm-Late
Price: Door ¥3,500 / FB discount ¥3,000
Capacity: 400 people
Upcoming Events:
10/06: Kevin Saunderson × DJ EMMA
10/20: Mika Ninagawa (Visual) x Sofia Rodina (Music)
10/28: ACID PAULI (Halloween Party)
11/18: SKREAM
12/15: DJ NOBU
12/16: Moscoman
12/30: Adam Port x &ME
12/31: NYE Party
B1F, 3-18-19 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku. Omotesando.
Tel: 03-6804-6652
www.vent-tokyo.net
WOMB
Sure, everyone’s heard about WOMB. Opened in 2000, WOMB is consistently ranked one of the best clubs in the world, attracting top techno, drum & bass and electro acts. Hit the dance floor at WOMB for their world-class sound system and catch international acts and DJs.
Genre: Techno, House, Bass, Drum & Bass, Trance
Hours: Mon-Thu, Sun: 10pm-4:30am, Fri, Sat, Nights before hols: 11pm-4:30am
Price: Sun, Mon: ¥1,500, Tue-Thu: Men ¥1,500/Women | Free. Fri, Sat, Nights before hols: ¥3,500
Capacity: 1000 people
Upcoming Events:
10/14: N_U_O presents ETC!ETC! — 1st Anniversary
10/27 – 10/31: Halloween Party (check website for schedule)
12/31: Countdown Party
2-16 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku. Shibuya.
Tel: 03-5459-0039
www.womb.co.jp