Tokyo Nightlife: Three Example Nights in Roppongi, Ginza and Kabukicho
Three example routes from early evening to the small hours, with real venue hours and listed prices: a show in Roppongi, a smart night in Ginza, live music in Kabukicho.
Updated 7 November 2026
Looking for the best nightlife in Tokyo? Much of it depends on the hour. Most hostess clubs close around 1:00 a.m., and most nightclubs do not get busy until late. The best nights use that rhythm: start with something easy, spend the middle at a hostess club or lounge, and finish somewhere that stays open until dawn.
Here are three routes built that way. Hours and prices come from each venue’s official information, checked in October 2026. They change, so confirm them before you go. These are examples, not a fixed plan, and no venue can promise you a seat in advance. US dollar amounts are approximate, at US$1 = ¥158 (7 November 2026).
The three routes at a glance
| Route | Good for | Listed cost per man, before extras |
|---|---|---|
| Roppongi | A first night out, shows and a big club | about ¥34,000 (≈US$215) |
| Ginza | A smarter night with a longer sit-down | about ¥30,000 (≈US$190) |
| Kabukicho | Live music, a clear bill and a late show bar | about ¥19,000 (≈US$120), plus what you order |
The extras are nominations, hostess drinks, extensions and anything else you order. Those are what usually move the final bill. Our host fee is separate: ¥50,000 (≈US$315) per group, not per person.
Route 1: Roppongi, shows to dancing
20:30, a show at ROKUSAN ANGEL. Shows start at 18:30, 20:30 and 22:40. The normal plan is ¥8,500 (≈US$54) with one drink. The website does not say whether service or tax is added, so ask when you book.
22:00, hostess club at JUNGLE TOKYO. From 22:00 the main-floor set is ¥15,000 (≈US$95) for 60 minutes, with whisky, beer and oolong tea included. A 30% service charge and 10% tax bring that to about ¥21,500 (≈US$135). Time extends automatically unless you say you are leaving. The venue says Fridays, Saturdays and the hours after 22:00 can be full.
23:30, dancing at V2 TOKYO. Open until 5:00. At weekends, entry for men is ¥4,000 (≈US$25) with two drinks, and women usually enter free. Everyone needs photo ID, and guests can be refused under the dress code, so dress up.
Route 2: Ginza, a smarter night
19:30, a first drink at GINZA 300BAR 5-CHOME. A standing bar where every drink or dish costs one ¥330 (≈US$2) ticket. You buy at least three on entry, so it starts at ¥990 (≈US$6).
21:00, hostess club at CLUB UNION. The standard set is ¥17,000 (≈US$110) for 90 minutes, longer than the usual 60. With a 30% service charge and 10% tax, that comes to about ¥24,300 (≈US$155). Hostess drinks start at ¥2,000 (≈US$13).
23:00, the club at RAISE. A glass-walled room at the Sukiyabashi crossing, with shows about every 30 minutes from around 22:00. It closes at 4:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Listed entry for men is ¥5,000 (≈US$32) on Friday and ¥4,000 (≈US$25) on Saturday with two drinks, but the venue’s own pages do not fully agree, so confirm at the door. Inside it is cashless, and bring your original ID. A photo of it will not do.
Route 3: Kabukicho, music and a late show
20:00, live music at SHINJUKU KENTO’S. A house band plays soul, R&B and disco. The music charge is ¥3,300 (≈US$21) for men and ¥2,750 (≈US$17) for women including tax, plus food and drinks from ¥550 (≈US$3) and a 10% service charge.
21:30, hostess club at CELUX. One of the easier bills to understand: the venue publishes an all-in total of ¥15,800 (≈US$100) per person for one hour on the main floor, with no nomination. It opens at 21:00. Business casual or smarter is required.
23:00, late shows at KUJIRA. A dining bar with dancers and pole shows, open until 5:00. Entry is free with no time limit, and you pay for what you order plus 10% service and 10% tax. On Saturdays there are guest DJs from 23:00 to 1:00 and shows at 22:30 and 2:00. If you would rather dance, WARP SHINJUKU runs until 4:30.
Stay on the main streets in Kabukicho, and never follow anyone who approaches you. Is Kabukicho safe at night? explains why.
Before you copy a route
- Check the day. JUNGLE TOKYO, CLUB UNION, CELUX and KUJIRA are all closed on Sundays, and CLUB UNION also on public holidays. The club hours above also vary by day.
- Watch the clock. Set prices often rise at a set time, and leaving a hostess club a few minutes late can trigger an automatic extension.
- Bring your passport. Some venues check everyone’s ID, and all of them are for adults only.
- Plan the ride home. Trains stop around midnight and restart around 5:00, so most late nights end with a taxi. Your host helps you find one, but the fare is yours.
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Where Tokyo VIP Host fits
You can do any of these routes alone. Your host adds the parts that are hard from outside: checking that each venue can receive your group, explaining the price before you sit down, interpreting in English, Spanish or Japanese, and checking every bill with you. The fee is ¥50,000 (≈US$315) per group (up to 4 guests) for the night, until 7:00 a.m. at the latest. You pay each venue directly.
Tokyo VIP Host is for adults aged 20 and over. We cannot guarantee entry to a particular venue or a particular hostess; the venue decides.
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