14 of the Best Exciting Nightlife Activities in Tokyo 2019

Burlesque Tokyo

Inspired by the film “Burlesque”, this show club in Roppongi combines Japanese culture with sexy cabaret and a lot of fun. It features 360-degree LED screens that even cover the ceiling, with mirrored walls and sparkling chandeliers. There’s a jacuzzi in one corner that doubles as a bar, as well as girls suspended on poles and hostesses who come to interact and play games with customers.

The show itself lasts for around 80 minutes and combines pole dancing, acrobatics and song-and-dance numbers. There’s plenty of opportunity for audience participation, including a “Gangnam Style” finale dance and the opportunity to tip the girls with fake dollar bills. This is 100 yen per piece.

Burlesque Tokyo is a five-minutes’ walk from Roppongi Station along the Hibiya and Oedo lines.

【URL】https://burlesque-tokyo.com/system/?language=en

Burlesque Tokyo

Burlesque Tokyo

Burlesque Tokyo

バーレスク TOKYO

東京都港区六本木3-8-15 六本木日拓ビルB2

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Kingyo

One of the first cabaret-pub theaters to open in Tokyo, Roppongi Kingyo is still a standout and renowned for its incredible stage shows and special effects. It features performances by professional male, female and transsexual dancers that are designed to not only entertain but also deliver an important message.

The 50-minute shows include popular Japanese music and K-Pop tunes, as well as European and American classics that will appeal to overseas guests. This all takes place on an impressive stage that elevates, dips and transforms throughout the spectacle. Kingyo’s innovative shows are accompanied by delicious food and drinks that range from Western-style dishes to traditional Japanese cuisine.

The club is around five-minutes’ walk from Roppongi Station, with a bright red door signaling its entrance.

【URL】https://www.kingyo.co.jp/en/

Kingyo

Kingyo

六本木金魚

東京都港区六本木3-14-17 大捷ビル

0334783000

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Coyote Ugly

hemed around the movie “Coyote Ugly”, this is a lively bar in Roppongi that’s staffed by girls who are carefully selected from 1,000 applicants. The first Coyote Ugly Saloon opened in New York in 1993 and there are now 23 branches around the globe, including bars in Russia, Germany and the United Kingdom.

The Roppongi Coyote Ugly Saloon is the first one to open in Asia and guarantees an amazing night out. Aside from its Western-themed atmosphere, the club is renowned for girls dancing on the bar and doing body shots of whiskey, all accompanied by pumping music that will have everyone out of their seats.

The Coyote Ugly Saloon is a three-minutes’ walk from Roppongi Station.

【URL】http://www.coyoteuglysaloon.jp/roppongi/?lang=en

Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly

COYOTEUGLYSALOON

東京都港区六本木3-12-6

0364329858

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Burlesque Annex Yavay

Burlesque Annex Yavay is an offshoot of the ever-popular Burlesque Tokyo and offers a similar show experience. However, here the club’s cast of dancers are dressed in geisha-inspired outfits and anime costumes to a soundtrack that focuses heavily on anime music.

The club features an impressive and incredibly colorful interior that’s been designed by contemporary art writer Nanami Ishihara. “Yavay” translates as “amazing”, which is exactly what this club is bringing to the world. There are three shows daily (6.30pm, 9 pm and 11 pm), with drink and show plans available.

The Burlesque Annex Yavay is a three-minutes’ walk from Roppongi Station.

【URL】https://burlesque-yavay.com/en/

Burlesque Annex Yavay

Burlesque Annex Yavay

Burlesque Annex Yavay

Burlesque Annex Yavay

Burlesque annex -YAVAY-(バーレスクアネックスヤバイ)

東京都港区六本木7-13-2 アーバンビル7F

03-6804-6296

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Kaguwa

If you’re after a more traditional Japanese entertainment experience, head to Kaguwa, a restaurant whose performances feature geisha, samurai and oiran courtesans. It recently reopened in November 2018 after a major renewal and has the capacity for around 160 audience members with full views of the stage.

Kaguwa’s shows are based on the Meiji period’s red-light district culture when the oiran where considered masters of cultural arts and conversation. Their sophisticated shows are best enjoyed accompanied by drinks and an authentic Japanese meal, such as roasted sea bass or beef tataki.

Kaguwa is around five-minutes’ walk from Roppongi Station.

【URL】https://roppongikaguwa.com/

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Kaguwa

Kaguwa

ショーレストラン 六本木 香和

東京都港区六本木3-8-15 2F

03-6434-5455

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Kawaii Monster Cafe

This immense cafe in Harajuku celebrates Japan’s weird and wonderful pop culture through neon lights, bizarre food and performances by staff wearing unusual costumes. It was designed by artist Sebastian Matsuda around the concept of Tokyo being a monster that engulfs every new trend, resulting in a complete overload for the senses as you explore its various rooms.

The Kawaii Monster Cafe features a different atmosphere by day and night, as well as themed days such as Tuesday’s "Kawaii Oiran Night" and the Thursday-only "Burlesque Night”. Aside from drinks that include bizarre cocktail creations, you can also order brightly-colored sushi and rainbow spaghetti.

The Kawaii Monster Cafe is a one-minutes’ walk from the Meiji-jingumae Station, and a five-minute walk from Harajuku Station.

【URL】http://kawaiimonster.jp/

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Kawaii Monster Cafe

Kawaii Monster Cafe

Kawaii Monster Cafe

KAWAII MONSTER CAFE (カワイイモンスターカフェ)

東京都渋谷区神宮前4-31-10 YMスクエア4F

03-5413-6142

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Robot Restaurant

This internationally-renowned restaurant presents one of the wildest shows in Tokyo, with robotic monsters, eccentrically dressed dancers and laser beams. Imagine warrior princesses fighting transformer robots, all accompanied by J-POP electro music and a myriad of colorful lights. While its name suggests it’s a place to eat, the menu on offer consists of popcorn and bento boxes, with the real action all on the stage!

The Robot Restaurant is a five-minutes’ walk from Shinjuku Station.

【URL】https://www.shinjuku-robot.com/pc/?lng=en

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Robot Restaurant

Robot Restaurant

Robot Restaurant

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Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Kabukicho 1-7-1

0332005500

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American Bar & Café Ren

Situated adjacent to the Robot Restaurant is this sophisticated bar and cafe, which has become a popular destination for fashion magazine shoots thanks to its stylish, Macau-inspired interior. It’s also famous that Taylor Swift used to shoot music video.There are plenty of sofa seats where you can relax with a drink (starting from 500 yen) and there is no cover charge.

Live bands often play earlier in the evening and there is karaoke later on, as well as dart boards where you can challenge your friends. The American Bar & Cafe Ren is also a great place to grab a bite to eat before or after visiting the Robot Restaurant, with dishes such as roast beef, Spanish-style garlic shrimp and cheesecake for dessert.

The American Bar & Café Ren is a seven-minutes’ walk from Shinjuku Station.

【URL】http://ren-shinjuku.com/pc/

アメリカンBar&cafe Ren

東京都新宿区歌舞伎町1-10-10

0362739736

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Kujira Entertainment Dining

This innovative nightlife venue in Shinjuku features the latest in digital equipment and art, and has been designed to create an “immersive space production”. Colorful LED screens illuminate the walls and there’s everything from food to drinks, hookah and artworks to keep you entertained.

A highlight of Kujira is the flared bartending show that’s won numerous local and international competitions, as well as a drinks menu featuring more than 100 original cocktails. With incredible music being played by the live DJ and a distinctly cool vibe, this is the ideal place to head for a chilled night out.

Kujira Entertainment Dining is a eight-minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

【URL】http://kujiraentertainment.com/

Kujira Entertainment Dining

Kujira Entertainment Dining

Kujira Entertainment Dining

KUJIRA

東京都新宿区歌舞伎町2-23-1 風林会館地下2階

0362056675

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Tokyo Pub Crawl

If you’re not sure where to go or are traveling solo, why not join the Tokyo Pub Crawl, which is the city’s largest and longest-running nightlife tour. Get off-the-beaten-tourist-track as you explore at least four different bars and clubs, with free shots at each and drink discounts all night.

It’s a great way to discover Tokyo after dark while meeting new friends and travelers along the way. You’ll be led by a local guide who’ll share their insider knowledge, with fun games and activities to spice things up as you hop between venues.

The Tokyo Pub Crawl departs on Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm from Bar Propaganda, which is a five-minute walk from Roppongi Station.

【URL】http://www.tokyopubcrawl.com/

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Shot Bar PROPAGANDA

東京都港区六本木3-14-9 ユア六本木ビル2F

03-3423-0988

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Amen's Tokyo

By day, Cafe Atlantis is a trendy cafe that serves up affordable pasta dishes, salads and snacks. But by night, it transforms into an entertainment lounge and nightclub that regularly holds themed events. Several times a month they host men’s shows for their female clientele that are popular for bachelorette and birthday parties. Imagine topless men and provocative dance routines and you’ll get the picture.

Amen's Tokyo

Don’t get the wrong idea though. They also have shows for the men. Idols, belly dancers, bikini girls and more. A show any guy can get excited about.

Cafe Atlantis features atmospheric lighting and classy decor, as well as plenty of comfortable seats. You can make reservations online at the Cafe Atlantis website and the lounge is less than a minute’s walk from Omotesando Station.

【URL】 http://cafe-atlantis.com/event/

Café Atlantis

表参道 cafe ATLANTIS-カフェアトランティス-

東京都港区南青山3-18-19 FESTAE表参道ビル1F

03-6434-0069

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Host Clubs

If you’re a female traveling solo and want a uniquely Japanese experience, why not visit one of the host clubs in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. Accompanied by a local guide, you can experience a ladies night out with a local twist as professional male “hosts” entertain you. They’re skilled conversationalists and through subtle flirtation will make you feel like the most interesting and attractive woman in the world.

A feature of Kabukicho’s host clubs is the “champagne call”, which is the signal to grab a glass of champagne and meet your “host” for the evening.

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Anshin Oyado Tokyo Shinjuku Station - Male Only

4-2-10 Shinjuku-ku Tokyo

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Party On Tokyo Box Disco, Roppongi

The Party On Tokyo Box Disco brings together a night club, live shows and a bar lounge into one single venue, which has made it one of Roppongi’s most popular nightlife destinations. It fuses art and technology in its interior design, with 360-degree LED screens and colorful artwork adorning the walls.

There are various places where you can dance, stand and drink or sit down, including a spacious VIP lounge area in front of the stage. The shows take place three times throughout the night, although you’re welcome to come and go as you please.

The Party On Tokyo Box Disco is five-minutes’ walk from Roppongi Station.

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【URL】 http://partyon.jp/

Party On Tokyo Box Disco, Roppongi

Party On Tokyo Box Disco, Roppongi

party on TOKYO box disco

東京都港区六本木3-8-15 日拓ビルB1

0334033666

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Hige Girl

Often referred to as a “drag queen” or “ladyboy” bar, Hige Girl presents live shows and gives guests a chance to talk to the girls working there. There are two shows a night, at 7pm and 10pm. The cover charge is quite expensive, at 6,150 yen for 90 minutes, and there’s a table charge of 2,460 yen, so if you go, make sure you get to see one of the shows. The club requests that visitors come only if they have a Japanese speaker with them because it can be difficult to communicate otherwise.

Hige Girl (Shinjuku Kabuki-cho Branch)

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Kabukichou 1-2-8 2nd Wizard Seven Building 5F

05054890540

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Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo

1-2-9 Kabuki-Cho Shinjuku-Ku Tokyo

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