“Tokyo’s skyline is not just a view but an experience of pulsating energy, creativity, and the buzz of a city that never quite sleeps this is her appeal for countless people around the world”
Tokyo at night shrouds itself in splendour. This hushing city works as a seamless innovative canvas with its beautified skyline that consists of stunning neon light and high rise buildings. However, that is not the end. This breathtaking feel is accompanied by the vibrant world of nightlife, where you have everything from cozy cocktail lounges to massive entertainment centres. Be it a newbie or a regular Tokyo, one cannot deny that the evenings around this city are enchanting in their own way.
Tokyo After Dark
The term ‘Tokyo’ is synonymous with tradition every time one hears it, and why not, the city even manages to blend it with modern times seamlessly. One of the functionalities that get managed with utmost perfection is the night entertainment zone of the city. This metropolitan caters all kind of audiences, be it ritzy bars serving cocktails to grandmas’ lanes filled with history of izakayas. Let us now foray into how one can indulge the beauty of Tokyo late at night.
Bars With High-End Views and Semi-Vertical Bars
A perfect night in Tokyo starts with a staggering view, one that will surely give you a run for your money. A sight engulfed by high rise buildings with flamboyant designs is sure to leave one enchanted for a long time.
Park Hyatt Tokyo (Shinjuku): This hotel has a rooftop bar on the 52nd floor, and that particular bar can be spotted in the movie Lost in Translation, making it the bar everyone wants to visit. Park Hyatt offers jazz music while you sip McCoy cocktails and have the best view of the city without a doubt, making it one of the best bars in Tokyo.
Andaz Tokyo Rooftop Bar (Toranomon): It has an excellent city view, but it is capable of more as it serves stunning cocktails accompanied by the Tokyo Tower, what could be better than that.
Roppongi Hills Sky Deck: For those who like to photograph panoramic views, the Sky Deck offers an open space view to capture the aerial beauty of the capital city of Japan, Tokyo.
Hidden Gems: The Coziness of Bars in Tokyo
Small yet engaging, handcrafted and charming, Bars in Tokyo have a lot to offer to people looking for a place to get a drink after exploring the city. But what a lot of people do not know is that a lot of the city’s life can be found in underground small bars as well.
Bar High Five (Ginza): High Five is recognized around the world and is one the best locations to visit in Japan as the quality of service you receive there is flawless. Make sure to let the bartenders know what your preference is and leave the craft to their talented hands.
Golden Gai (Shinjuku): Barely able to fit five to six people, these tiny bars are scattered across six narrow alleyways in Hanamachi. Be sure to check out the Mr. A Bar for its ideal design and lovely atmosphere.
Bar Trench & Ryouka： Quebec: Not only cocktail experts, but our drink specialists, tabouleh, serve a whole range of new cocktails, such as absinthe-based drinks served beautifully.
Shinjuku: A Playgoup for Drama and Action
With the energy already created by this introduction, I guess there is no need to sell Tokyo’s entertainment districts.
For being young at heart, Shibuya is the most active part of itself as it has particulars like the club WOMB which features fresh beats as well as flyers all over the place. Then there are also tiny bars and izakayas located at Nonbei Yokocho, behind Shibuya Station for when you want some quiet time.
Most count Roppongi as their best vacation spot and they are not wrong, from American to Asian cultures including high to low class restaurants, once you step in Japan you would never want to step out. From 1 OAK Tokyo where people literally can lose their clean angles to BrewDog crafting the finest of craft beer the possibilities are endless.
There are so many colors and cultures in respect to different countries surrounding Tokyo’s red light area kabukicho that it feels like being in a daze. Try the robot restaurant or stroll through the neon filled streets for a once in a lifetime experience.
Late-Night Bites: Food to Fuel Your Night
Tokyo is known not only for its nightclubs and bars but also for exquisite food. So no Tokyo nightlife can really be said to be complete without enjoying its amazing food and cuisine.
Ichiran Ramen (Shinjuku): This food chain allows Ramen to be eaten at any time of the day, you are bound to enjoy your meal in privately designed booths because there are no other distractions to divert your focus.
Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane): This is a very thin gully located on the western side of Shinjuku station. The small alleys have many stalls which contain yakitori(Grilled meat on skewers) along with many comforting dishes.
Tsukiji Outer Market: If you are someone adventurous, this is a must visit place for you: there are restaurants that open as early as 4 am allowing you to have raw feed at the very source.
Practical Tips for Enjoying Tokyo at Night
Transportation: For your advancement, you must keep in mind the fact that Tokyo doesn’t have trains running around midnight. A taxi will cost you a little but is not the only option available. Another option is waiting till 5 am when trains start running!
Cash vs. Card: Most of the small bars do not permit card usage and require cash; hence working with enough USD is essential.
Local Etiquette: The seating arrangement at such bars can be sometimes kyōzōshirin an extra fee usually along with an appetizer so be mindful of their policies.
Have a Walk Through The City Lights
When discussing Tokyo at night, there’s more to the city than simply a list of places to visit; it is rather an encompassing engagement with the essence of the city. The understated charm of a Ginza cocktail bar or the thumping nightlife of the clubs in Shibuya, it is all about multiple experiences.
On your next trip to Tokyo, be sure to be looking out for more than just the skyline; rather bring yourself to experience the enchantment that goes on under the horizon. Tokyo’s nightlife offers great memories and even great moments whether it is through an izakaya or a high-end club, as this is accompanied alongside an unforgettable experience.
