These 7 places are recommended for those who want to enjoy a nightclub with an at-home atmosphere that is not a big box club, or for those who want to enjoy a special kind of drink with music!
1, WOMB (Shibuya)
Since its opening in Shibuya in 2000, WOMB has always introduced the world’s cutting-edge electronic music culture to music fans. With a track record of international appearances by resident artists and WOMB TOKYO NIGHT events at Space Ibiza in Ibiza (renowned as the world’s best club) and fabric in London, WOMB continues to introduce Tokyo’s unique scene to the world.
📍 2-16 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku
👉Official websiteAbout 7 minutes walk from 🚇 Shibuya station
2, Vent (Omotesando)
One of Japan’s leading techno/house specialty stores, boasting world-class, high-quality sound. The room acoustics, which are often overlooked, are also prepared with the highest quality sound control panels to provide a one-of-a-kind sound system. The flat-panel units produce a high-resolution, natural sound, allowing you to enjoy the full range of expression from the artists.
📍 Festa Omotesando B1, 3-18-19 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Official account3 minutes walk from Omotesando station
3, ENTER(Shibuya)
This club is run by Global Hearts Inc. which used to run Sound Museum Vision and Contact, two clubs in Shibuya that regrettably closed in 2022. It is recommended to go there for a drink after having a meal in the Shibuya area.
📍 GEMS Jingumae 6F, 6-19-17 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
👉Official website🚇About 10 minutes walk from Shibuya station
4, Oath(Shibuya)
With its semi-outdoor location, low price (500 yen charge, 500 yen per drink), high quality sound system by HIRANYA ACCESS, and regular DJ lineup, it has gained many fans in Japan and abroad. In June 2018, it moved to the former TRUMP TOKYO location.
📍 1-6-5 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo B1F
👉Official websiteAbout 2 minutes walk from 🚇 Shibuya station
5, KOARA(Shibuya)
A small and cozy DJ bar where regular DJs hold events every day. It is open all night on weekdays and can also be used for private parties such as Sunday afternoon parties, exhibitions, and as a space for photo shoots.
📍 1-13-15 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Kouri Building B1F
👉Official website🚇About 11 minutes walk from Shibuya station
6, DJ BAR Bridge (Shibuya)
Located on the top floor of a building overlooking Hachikou-mae, a 1-minute walk from Shibuya Station, this DJ bar is a casual place to visit after dinner. Can also be rented for events and photo shoots. Also has a Shinjuku branch.
📍 Shibuya Parkside Kyodo Building 10F, 1-25-6 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
👉Official website🚇About 1 minute walk from Shibuya station
7, Débris (Daikanyama)
A creative space where DJ events are held regularly and original cocktails made with special craft spirits can be enjoyed. When you open the bookshelf door, a space that recreates a speakeasy that was secretly operated during the Prohibition Era appears, with an image of a planet formed by space debris.
📍 11-12 Daikanyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, B1F
👉Official websiteAbout 6 minutes walk from 🚇Daikanyama Station
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