Sure, we’ve all heard about Tokyo’s electric nightlife. But separating the wheat from the chaff is no easy task when you’ve got hundreds of options beckoning from each sidewalk. So here’s our top-six list of where to go to get down.
VENT
Omotesando
VENT is fitted with a unique sound system that delivers high-quality audio. We bring fine music featuring selected house and techno artists.
Genre: House, Techno
Open: Fri and Sat, from 11pm until late
Price: Prices vary according to event (average ¥3,500)
Capacity: 400 people
Upcoming Events:
- 3/4 Kollektiv Turmstrasse presented by SLEEPING BAG & Co.
- 3/25 Nastia
- 3/31 Ellen Allien
- 4/7 Tennis
Festae Omotesando Building B1F, 3-18-19 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku TEL: 03-6804-6652. Closest station: Omotesando
http://vent-tokyo.net/
CLUB CAMELOT
Shibuya
At CLUB Camelot all genres are covered. Spanning three floors – two main rooms and one smaller room – you’re bound to find a floor to suit your taste and style.
Price: Mon-Thurs: Men ¥2,500/with a drink, Women ¥1,500/with two drinks; Fri-Sun, Night before holidays: Men ¥3,500/with a drink, Women ¥2,500/ with two drinks
- 04/28-05/07 – Golden Week Special;
- 10/27-10/31 – Halloween Party;
- 12/31 – Countdown Party
CONTACT
Shibuya
Contact has top-of-the-line audio equipment. Every weekend they feature top techno and house artists from overseas.
Genre: Techno, House
Open: Mon-Wed: 9pm-4am; Fri, Sat, Night before holidays: 10pm-Late
Price: Prices vary according to event
Capacity: 800 people
Upcoming Events:
- 10/7 – Floating Points & Portable – Live Set
- 12/31 – Countdown Party
B2F Shintaiso Building No. 4, 2-10-12 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Closest station: Shibuya. Tel: 03-6427-8107 www.contacttokyo.com
ELE TOKYO
Azabujuban
Enjoy Ele Tokyo’s state-of-the-art entertainment space.
Genre:EDM, Bass Music, House
Open: Wed-Sat, Night before holidays: 10pm-LATE.
Price: Wed-Thu: Men ¥2,000/with two drinks; Fri, Sat, Night before holidays: Men ¥3,000/with two drinks; Free entrance for women
Capacity: 800 people
Upcoming Events:
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4/28 ～5/6 Golden Week Special
- 9/1～9/30 3rd Aniversary Party
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12/31 New Years Eve Countdown 2017-2018
1F, B1F Fukao bldg. 1-4-5 Azabu-juban, Minato- ku, Tokyo. Tel: 03-5572-7535. Closest station: Azabu-juban eletokyo.com
SOUND MUSEUM VISION
Shibuya
Sound Museum Vision is one of the largest clubs in Japan, fitted out with the finest audio equipment. Featuring four floors, you can enjoy different genres of music in one night.
Genre: Hip Hop, EDM, Open Format, House
Open: Mon, Fri, Sat, Night before holidays: 10pm-5am
Price: Prices vary according to event
Capacity: 1000 people
Upcoming Events:
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3/4 Emma House
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3/10 Girls Festival-Whiteday Special
- 3/18 Classics
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4/1 Towa Tei EMO Release Party
B1F Shin-Daisho Bldg. 2-10-7 Dogenzaka, Shibuya. TEL 03-5728-2824. Closest station: Shibuya. www.vision-tokyo.com
WOMB
Shibuya
Recently ranked second-best international club by Mixmag. Womb boasts a top-class sound and lighting system where international DJs spin frequently.
Genre: Techno, House, EDM, Drum & Bass, Bass music
Open: Mon-Thurs: 10pm-4:30am; Fri, Sat, Night before holidays: 11pm-4:30am
Price: Weekdays ¥1,500. Fri, Sat, Night before holidays ¥3,500
Capacity: 1000 people
Upcoming Events:
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4/8 17th Anniversary
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10/28 Halloween 2017
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12/31 Presents New Year Countdown to 2018
2-16 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-5459-0039. Closest station: Shibuya. www.womb.co.jp
