For the perfect mix of chill and party (no cover charge, all-you-can-drink), head to Voyager Stand and Voyager Lounge in Shibuya.
For many years, the late-night international party crowd in Tokyo used to head straight for Roppongi, but the nexus of nightlife in Japan’s capital has definitely shifted. Shibuya, best known for its iconic Scramble Crossing, Hachiko dog statue and teen fashion shops such as Shibuya 109, is now the hottest spot in Tokyo to mix, mingle and hit the dance floor from dusk till dawn.
Since the end of the COVID pandemic, Shibuya’s Dogenzaka neighborhood, in particular, has undergone rapid redevelopment. Brand new clubs and bars seem to have popped up on every corner, jostling with long-established spots like Womb and Club Asia to attract the new young crowd of international partygoers looking for fun, freedom and one another.
With so many nightlife options in one place, foreign residents and travelers can find themselves bewildered, wandering up and down Dogenzaka with its bright lights and pounding beats, struggling to choose somewhere to go that suits them (and their wallets). The variety of options and the prices involved can be overwhelming.
Fortunately, now, the word is out. Voyager Stand and Voyager Lounge, located on two floors of a single building at the top of Dogenzaka, are the hottest new spots to dance, mingle and get your drink on in Shibuya. Voyager Lounge, on the ground floor, is a great place to relax on couches, stroll around and chat casually with friends while the DJ spins a mix of classic hip-hop, Latin beats and other staples of the bar scene. Voyager Stand, on the floor above, is a standing bar/club that encourages patrons to mingle and mix as they enjoy all-you-can-drink service from two bars located on opposite sides and groove to nonstop dance music from the fully equipped DJ booth at the front of a small dance floor.
In a neighborhood known for steep cover charges (particularly for men), Voyager Stand and Voyager Lounge have chosen to buck the trend, offering free entrance to both men and women to encourage a more inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.
Voyager Stand’s all-you-can-drink package is very reasonably priced at ¥2,200 on weekdays and ¥3,300 on weekends for both women and men. You can get an even better deal if you follow Voyager on Instagram, with a discounted price of ¥1,100 on weekdays (¥1,100 for women, ¥2,000 for men on weekends). We’re not making that up—¥1,100 for the whole night! Just pay upfront, park your wallet in your pocket, grab a beverage and focus on chatting up that cute stranger who’s been eyeing you from across the room. All prices listed are inclusive of tax.
While some Dogenzaka clubs provide more of a full-on clubbing experience where the focus is more on non-stop dancing to ear drum-bursting house music for hours on end, Voyager Stand and Voyager Lounge have opted for a slightly more relaxed vibe, with the music pumping out with enough volume to get the party cranked up, but not so loud that you can’t slow things down now and then for a bit of a chat.
One of the best features of Voyager Stand is a long stone table that stretches across most of the back of the bar. The table is perfect for encouraging patrons to strike up conversations with new friends while maintaining a bit of space so that everyone can also stay comfortable. Make no mistake though; this is not some quiet little standing bar. Voyager Stand gets packed, especially on weekends or for special events, with the energy in the room cranked up as the night goes on.
International visitors and foreign residents, as well as Japanese partygoers looking to experience a night out with a more diverse international crowd, have been particularly enthusiastic about Voyager Stand and Voyager Lounge. Whether you have just arrived in Japan and are looking to find your crowd, been here a long time and need some new faces in your life or just want to head out with your besties for an unforgettable night, Voyager is a great spot to make it happen.
Voyager Stand and Voyager Lounge also host a wide range of internationally-focused events. Most recently, the venue’s Halloween party was a huge success, with ghoulish decorations (and even more ghoulish staff…check out that zombie Zatoichi samurai!) and incredible costumes worn by partygoers hailing everywhere from France and Australia to Japan and Mozambique. Voyager also recently hosted a wildly successful Day of the Dead celebration along with Mexican beverage promotions and plenty of Latin music. Events in the coming months include a Christmas Party, New Year’s Party, and of course, Valentine’s Day.
Feeling happy, young and ready for fun? Head to Voyager Stand and Voyager Lounge on Dogenzaka to experience the best of Tokyo after dark.
Voyager Stand (upstairs) is open daily from 7 pm to 2 am. For those looking to keep the party going until the first train, you can just slide downstairs to Voyager Lounge (ground floor), which stays open until 5 am.
Official website for Voyager Stand
Official website for Voyager Lounger
