How to party in Tokyo—the official guide

A bustling metropolitan in the day, Tokyo turns into a city of hypnotising neon lights by night turning it into the ultimate party hotspot in the east. Hideyuki Yokoi, official Night Ambassador of Shibuya City in Tokyo tells us how to make the most of his city.

The three hottest clubs in your city right now?

Sound Museum Vision

Experience the best of both worlds, this unique club blends mesmerising visuals with amazing beats. A favourite among locals and a mandatory pit stop for tourists who want a taste of Tokyo nightlife. B1F 2-10-7 Dogenzaka, Shibuya 150-0043, Tokyo

AgeHa

This is unlike any club you've been to before. It recreates its own white sand beach in the summertime complete with white-deck chairs, craft cocktails, a swimming pool and an incredible sound and smoke system. AgeHa is the place to visit for the ultimate summer holiday vibe every weekend of the year. 2-2-10 Shinkiba, Koto 136-0082, Tokyo.

Harlem

This club in Shibuya has one of the most popular dance floors in the city, it has a distinct Caribbean vibe. The two floors feature two different DJs and music. Add in a couple of drinks, pick your floor and groove the night away. 2-4 Maruyamacho, Dr Jeekahns 2F, Shibuya 150-0044, Tokyo.

Womb

One of the best nightclubs in town, the Womb showcases the best of electronic music in the global scene. It features local DJs as well as international artists regularly. Imbued with pure underground spirit, every night is an EDM concert here! 2-1 6 Maruyamacho, Shibuya, Tokyo.

The hottest bars in your city right now?

DJ Bar Bridge

This popular bar is located on an office building rooftop opposite the Shibuya station. Offering a panoramic view of the city, reasonably priced drinks and a brilliant surround sound system, this where most locals head to grab a drink. Shibuya Parkside Kyodo Building, Tokyo.

Bloody Angle

Located at the heart of the city, this bar is known for its wild new iterations of cocktails and its spin on classics. The vibe here is mellow and low-key with classic rock and blues playing in the background and opiate red lights, perfect if you're looking for a breather between dinner and clubbing. 1-15-16 Shibuya, No. 4F, Shibuya, Tokyo.

Apart from drinking and dancing, what are the three best things to do at night in your city?

Karaoke has always been popular in Tokyo. Vabel in Roppongi is a good place to enjoy a night of karaoke with your friends.  They have a different room for karaoke, which is also fun. There are plenty of entertainment bars that host live roasting sessions, there are places where people from the LGBT community perform shows. There are many restaurants open through the night serving delicious food to munch on. 15percent of the restaurants open post mid-night in Tokyo.

We have only one night in your city, what's the best sunset to sunrise plan?

Sounds interesting! However that depends on what you'd like to do. I'd recommend visiting Harajuku where you'd find plenty of outlets to shop from, most of them being street clothing. Near to Harajuku, there's a city called Aoyama, there you can find designer outlets. Odaiva is an area next to the water, they have wonderful bars next to the beach to spend your evening. Robot Restaurant in Harajuku is also a place to visit. There's a robot walking around which will serve you food, it is very innovative and enjoyed by kids. Kawaii Monster Cafe in Harajuku is good.

Best place for a late night, post-party bite in the city is?

There are plenty of restaurants open throughout the night and through the morning in Tokyo. Konga is a good restaurant to have lunch at. Their speciality is  Japanese noodles (Soba). It is a ten minute walk from Roppongi. Gonpachi Restaurant in Roppongi is the most famous for dinner. The restaurant is always full, through some festivals, there is waiting for about a week for a table.

Any services (like Uber) or apps that can help us make most of your city's nightlife?

Iflier, Clubberia are good applications for clubbing. They tell you the best clubs around town. There are plenty of taxis available 24x7 in Japan for travelling.

If there's one idea India can steal from you?

The art of cleanliness I would say. In Japan, artists also participate in cleaning up after performing shows. During the World Cup 2018, Japanese team post their exit cleaned up the entire dressing room and kept a note saying ‘Thank You' before leaving.