Japan Nightlife

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Night Out in Roppongi   Tokyo

Night Out in Roppongi, Tokyo

 51 Reviews  Roppongi...What do I say about roppongi.Past 2 months I have been here and enjoyed each and every moment I spent at this place.Not a very big place to search for what you are there. I would start... 

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Gion and Pontocho   Kyoto

Gion and Pontocho, Kyoto

 18 Reviews  Onze is a nice little French wine bar in Shijo where most of the city's nightlife is located. There is a food menu featuring their breads, cheeses, and others foods. Then there is a separate menu for... 

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Dotombori   Osaka

Dotombori, Osaka

 14 Reviews  The energy level amps up one the neon lights turn on at Dotombori. A cross section of Japanese society and visitors converge in this popular area - to dine, drink, window shop, gawk and simply chill... 

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Night Out in Shinjuku   Tokyo

Night Out in Shinjuku, Tokyo

 33 Reviews  Shinjuku is home to the red light district in Tokyo. There are no two ways about it, that is where go for the ho's. Believe me when I tell you that I did not know this before I stayed there. That... 

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"A" Bar   Kyoto

"A" Bar, Kyoto

 4 Reviews  A Bar is... A bar! It's one of the many hole-in-the-wall bars around the Gion area and it's popular among foreigners for some reason. There are a fair amount of drinking options and the menu is in... 

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nightviews   Osaka

nightviews, Osaka

 9 Reviews  I've never been out in Osaka as I prefer to go home and sleep... and if you go out in Osaka you have to spend the night there... no night trains to Kyoto. But everyone says there are plenty of great... 

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Night Out in Shibuya   Tokyo

Night Out in Shibuya, Tokyo

 15 Reviews  The picture here is of Shibuya crossing, this is a light day at the worlds bussiest intersection. Why should you go there? This is the place where some of Japan's top models wear the latest... 

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ING Bar   Kyoto

ING Bar, Kyoto

 4 Reviews  ING bar was defiantly a traditional small bar with seating for around 30 people (crammed) that has friendly staff/owners and tunes rocking out, cheap beer and a good singalong however if you are a non... 

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Drinking Out   Tokyo

Drinking Out, Tokyo

 20 Reviews  The Golden Gai's best known bar is La Jetée, a cosy hang out for filmmakers, photographers and their kin since the graceful Tomoyo Kawai, a former film distributor, opened for business 27 years ago.... 

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Hub Bar   Kyoto

Hub Bar, Kyoto

 3 Reviews  It is a fairly relaxed foreigner bar, very little sleaze factor. When we go out we usually meet here. Beer is about 500Yen which is good value but the same goes for non-alcoholic drinks, which is a... 

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Night Out in Ginza   Tokyo

Night Out in Ginza, Tokyo

 12 Reviews  Ginza's streets at night is vibrant and alive! Check out the Christmas decorations during Christmas at Ginza in this picture. Just come and check out the lights and ambience and window shop... 

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Club Metro   Kyoto

Club Metro, Kyoto

 2 Reviews  If you like 'alternative' music, 80's, techno, acid-jazz etc. Metro is not bad. They have a monthly schedule. A very small bar and the atmosphere varies with what's on that night. Depends on the... 

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Clubbing (General Tips)   Tokyo

Clubbing (General Tips), Tokyo

 4 Reviews  I've been reading a lot of the night life reviews on here and it seems everyone has developed the same opinions or they just don't know about all the other great clubs out and about Tokyo. Given, some... 

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Pig and Whistle   Kyoto

Pig and Whistle, Kyoto

 2 Reviews  After a week or so of Japanese food, I gave in and visited the Pig and Whistle for fish and chips (I'm an American, but I love my 2 and chips). The atmosphere is cheerful and laid-back. Staff are... 

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KARAOKE   Tokyo

KARAOKE, Tokyo

 4 Reviews  Karaoke was one of my favourite things to do at night here. I loved it and after hearing a friend sing an amazing rendition of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You," hitting all the right notes... 

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Entertainment   Tokyo

Entertainment, Tokyo

 10 Reviews  @Home Cafe Donki is located in the popular Don Quijote building in Akihabara, a building famous for anime, otaku and cosplay mechandise and off course @Home Cafe Maid Kissaten, one of the most popular... 

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Night Out in Odaiba   Tokyo

Night Out in Odaiba, Tokyo

 7 Reviews  After 6pm, there is big discount in entrance fee. You can try different Japanese cuisine inside. Also, you can try different hot spring. You can try many traditonal Japanese games. And of course... 

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Clubbing > GAS PANIC   Tokyo

Clubbing > GAS PANIC, Tokyo

 6 Reviews  I heard GasPanic was where people went to score girls.. get cheap drinks and dance the night away. I also heard it was packed to the jam. I went to the one in Roppongi and then the one in Shibuya.... 

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PACHINKO & Video Games   Tokyo

PACHINKO & Video Games, Tokyo

 2 Reviews  The pinball-like game of Pachinko is extremely popular in Japan and can be found in many American casinos. The term Pachinko is derived from the Japanese word pachi-pachi, meaning the clicking of... 

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Amusement Facilities / Theme Parks   Tokyo

Amusement Facilities / Theme Parks, Tokyo

 2 Reviews  Tokyo Disney at night is porpular for the locals and the tourist. 1st, the entrance fee is US15.00, 70% cheapper than usual, 2nd, less crowded, that means you odn't have to spend long hours to line... 

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Clubbing > WOMB   Tokyo

Clubbing > WOMB, Tokyo

 3 Reviews  I had heard about Womb from the movie "Babel" and wanted to see it for myself. It is much more glamorous in the movie. It took us a bit to find it from Shibuya station, try printing or drawing a map.... 

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Clubbing > ageHa   Tokyo

Clubbing > ageHa, Tokyo

 2 Reviews  A great place that has international DJs and themed events. I saw Armin Van Buuren there. Check the local listings to see whose in town before you go because it's a hike to get there! NEAREST... 

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Clubbing > Salsa Sudada   Tokyo

Clubbing > Salsa Sudada, Tokyo

 2 Reviews  In this Japanese replica of latino salsa bar you truly feel the real touch of Latin atmosphere. The bar is crowded with salsa enthuastics, including short and stereotyped latino guys with their Panama... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Musica Vista Live Bar & Karaoke: nighttime serenades

by musicavista

While eating or drinking, relax and enjoy listening and watching music video. You can also hear a live performance of our singer's and musician's and enjoy a good services of our accomodating staff's. Our singer's and musician's can performed a variety of music like, pops jazz, rock, classics and R&B.

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SONE: KOBE JAZZ

by Pixiekatten

Im not that into jazz music but the evening at SONE Jazz Bar in KOBE was a sure hit! - Classy interior!- Great live music! Band was very friendly. And singer said a few words in english every now and then to make me feel part of the crowd! She stayed and chatted with us after the gig!- Good cocktails (and an english drinklist!)- Good nibbles. - We didnt have dinner but they serve food aswell and it did look real yummy. A big table next to us had pizzas and I caught a glimpse of squid on them - interesting! Neat. Smart.

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Options Varies-- Take Your Chances: You can't loose! Osaka is cool.

by acommon1

You know ... I opted not to take anyone's recommendations as where to dine and party. I just walked for a long long time in varying directions then randomly selected places to dine or have a drink. Try this out. Great location.I found wonderful little Jazz bar. It was nestled in like an upstairs studio. If I recall, it had only room for to high tables and a little bar. When I arrived, there was this moderately attractive woman with a lot of sex appeal. She had a account binder open ... seeming to be doing an audit. She had a few customers in the place. Honest, I'd be surprised if this bar was larger than my guest bedroom. So, I cozied up to the bar. She was playing Jazz from the USA. The music went back over 40 years. She didn't speak much English. And, I only knew hello, bye, thank you, and how to smile in Japanese. That last action works in any language! This woman knew so much about...

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Nightlife in general

by Gili_S

Japan nightlife in general is as wild as anyone can imagine. Pubs, clubs, disco's all what you can imagine from traditional to post modern I can only assume that whatever you might wish will be available in Japan, especially in the large business cities.

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If you are in Tokyo you really...

by Nomad_2001

If you are in Tokyo you really MUST see Japanese Kabuki Theatre. This is truly a treat, but like most everything in Tokyo not particularly inexpensive. There is an underground side of Tokyo that caters to MEN ONLY. I was approached on numerous occassions by those who would invite me to the 'redlight' aspects of Tokyo. The adventurer got the best of me on one occassion and I was treated to a very personal experience (the devil is in the details... we will save that for another time). But I caution other adventurers, since the consequences of delving into Tokyo's underground are likely to be unwelcome if an authority figure comes into the scene.

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Anywhere: Going Out

by syrin

We never went out to any night clubs in Japan. There was no need for it. Everyone drinks just about all the time there at restaurants or bars. Plus I am not sure what their dress code would be but I do know they like to dress in goth or cartoon charecters costumes so you could imagine. Plus everyone we saw was 25 and over. One thing to know is in Japan drinking is not exzactly the same as the US. For one they keep drinking massive beer and sake and keep filling up your drink, well maybe its not as diffrent but they just do not stop. They love their beer very much and mostly drink Sapporo or Asahii. I saw them drink more beer then sake however. Everyone young and old drinks and I mean grandmas to grandpas. It is like th social thing to do. When you go out to their restaurants and bars you may be shocked to find out that they do not carry a whole lot of hard liquor or a lot of mixers to...

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Womb: TOKYO CLUB

by Pixiekatten

The exterior of the club may be mis-leading to most people as it looks like a large conrete box. Womb is a 4 floor club with banging tunes, 2 chill-out lounges and several bars.This is not however a place for anyone with epilepsy beacuse of the frequent use of stroboscope lightshows! Cool and groovy!

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The best places: Tokyo nightlife

by Sheldonthinks

There are so many places to drink in Tokyo - as you would expect. The scene is very different from most places you might otherwise go to. I have identified a variety below:1. Outake Bar - near Ekoda Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. It has Hoegarten beer on tap. You will generally only meet Japanese people here.2. The Hub - This is an English pub franchise in Japan. The best branches are in Roppongi, Shinjuku (several), and Hachioji. Jugs of beer are cheap, the food is ok, but its a great place to meet foreigners and friendly Japanese people.3. Basement bar in Ekoda - There is a really good jazz basement bar in Ekoda to take a girl. They have very reasonably priced beer and food. I recommend the squid. I've only encountered dress codes once in Japan - that was a Nagoya nightclub, but then I dont normally club. I was wearing a hat.

Many: Karaoke Blues

by Gryphon25

Karaoke probably originated in Japan and they do it best. There is no open bar full of strangers. It is just you and your mates in a booth. Singing to your hearts content. So even if you suck like me there will be no booing.Booths vary. I have seen some that even have hot tubs and a view of the bar, others with free ice-cream and costumes. You will be surprised what you can find. One very good option is Nomihodai. It means all you can drink and that is exactly what you get. Times and prices vary. What ever you want

Selection: Nightlife in Tokyo

by ctabet

Hit Velfarre, Vanilla, XCross. XCross is a small yet trendy Japanese club. Find invitations for XCross at Maimon (restaurant). Velfarre is above anything in terms of ambiance (people singing/screaming all together!), international DJs sets, interesting ticketing system to buy fluids, hilarious/psychedelic elevator experience!Vanilla is also huge, 3 rooms, all amazing, ceiling covered by blue fiber optics, great House musik, perfect spot to experience Japanese teenagers in action (chasing girls, dancing while sending text messages on their Mobile phones, etc.)! Most clubs have lockers.Cyril TABET

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