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1. Where should you start to find the best club roppongi?

2. How do you access top Roppongi club areas?

3. What should you expect for prices, time, and entry rules?

4. Which venue types and services fit your night?

5. How do you reserve, behave, and communicate smoothly?

6. Summary and Next Steps

1. Where should you start to find the best club roppongi?

1-1 What “best” means in Roppongi nightclub terms

In Roppongi, “best” usually depends on three practical filters:
(1) music energy (dance-floor focused vs. lounge), (2) price structure (cover vs. pay-as-you-go), and (3) door policy (dress code + ID checks).
Your fastest win is choosing the filter you care about most, then selecting a venue that matches.

For the broadest “Roppongi nightlife” picture from official tourism sources, check VISIT MINATO CITY (Minato City Tourism) and GO TOKYO (Roppongi guide).

1-2 A short, reliable shortlist (official pages)

These venues are commonly used as “starting points” because their official pages clearly show system info, location, and policies:

• New Lex Tokyo (luxury club; clear system + VIP tables): Official website (Japanese/EN)
• R2 SUPPERCLUB (club lounge + food; cover-free model): Official website (Japanese)
• MAHARAJA ROPPONGI (disco revival; entrance charge listed): Official charge page (Japanese)
• SEL OCTAGON TOKYO (mega club; policy + dress code listed): Official policy page (Japanese)

1-3 The typical night flow (what happens first)

Most Roppongi club entries follow a similar “institutional flow”: queue → door check → payment/scan → wristband/stamp → cloak (optional) → bar → floor/VIP.
This is why your “dress code” choice and ID readiness matter more than perfect Japanese.
A clear example of age + ID expectations is shown on official policy/system pages such as SEL OCTAGON TOKYO policy and New Lex Tokyo system.

2. How do you access top Roppongi club areas?

2-1 The two station pages you should bookmark

Roppongi is unusually simple because the station information is well documented by the operators:
Tokyo Metro (Roppongi Station H-04) and
Toei Subway (Roppongi Station E-23).
These pages help you confirm exits and transfers when planning your route in Tokyo nightlife.

2-2 Landmarks as navigation anchors (fast, low-stress)

If you’re meeting friends, choose a landmark with direct subway access. Tokyo Midtown is explicitly described as directly connected to the Oedo Line and connected via underground passage from the Hibiya Line. It also lists walking access from nearby stations. See Tokyo Midtown public transport access (Japanese).

Table 1: Access & Hours (use landmarks as hubs)

Numbers above are copied from official access pages. Use these hubs as meeting points, then walk to nearby nightlife venues.

2-3 A simple walking plan (two-zone loop)

A low-stress route is a “Midtown → Roppongi Crossing → Hills” loop. Midtown is directly connected to subway exits, and Roppongi’s core nightlife streets are walkable once you’re above ground.
If you want a broad official overview of the area’s layout and landmarks, see GO TOKYO (Roppongi guide).

3. What should you expect for prices, time, and entry rules?

3-1 Real examples of cover charges (official system pages)

Conclusion: your entry cost depends on venue type—luxury clubs price the “door + drinks,” while lounge-style venues may remove cover and monetize food/drink inside.

Example 1 (luxury club): New Lex Tokyo lists weekday system pricing at MEN ¥3,000 / 2Drinks and LADIES ¥1,000 / 2Drinks, and weekend pricing at MEN ¥4,000 / 2Drinks and LADIES ¥2,000 / 2Drinks. Source: New Lex Tokyo official system page.

Example 2 (disco club): MAHARAJA ROPPONGI lists standard entrance at LADIES ¥2,500 / 2Drink and MENS ¥3,500 / 2Drink, with Happy Hour pricing such as LADIES ¥1,000 / 1Drink and MENS ¥2,000 / 1Drink (time windows vary by day). Source: MAHARAJA official charge page.

Example 3 (club lounge): R2 SUPPERCLUB states “カバーチャージ無料” (cover charge free) on its official page. Source: R2 SUPPERCLUB official website.

3-2 Hours: what “late” looks like in Roppongi

Conclusion: many Roppongi venues run deep into the night, and “late-night” often means until 5:00 at selected venues.

R2 SUPPERCLUB lists store hours as Mon–Sat 17:00–5:00 and Sun 17:00–3:00 (with a note for holiday Mondays). Source: R2 official website (Japanese).

MAHARAJA ROPPONGI lists day-by-day opening times, including Fri and Sat/Before Holiday at 19:00–5:00, and Mon–Thu at 19:00–24:00. Source: MAHARAJA official charge page.

Peak dance-floor density typically increases after midnight and often feels busiest around 1:00–2:00. ※Reference info (editor’s note)

3-3 Eligibility: age, photo ID, and dress code

Conclusion: bring photo ID and dress neatly; door checks are part of the “staged order” that keeps the venue’s tone consistent.

SEL OCTAGON TOKYO states entry is for 20+ and that ID checks are conducted at entry, with a clearly listed dress code. Source: SEL OCTAGON TOKYO policy (Japanese).

New Lex Tokyo states entry is for 20+, and also notes that guests aged 50+ enter via VIP table reservation. Source: New Lex Tokyo official system page.

4. Which venue types and services fit your night?

4-1 Mega club: sound, lighting, and a strict “door tone”

Mega clubs concentrate attention through design: a controlled entrance, heavy audiovisual production, and a dress code that signals the venue’s intended atmosphere.
If you want this style in Roppongi, start by reading the official policy and dress code first so you know what the door expects: SEL OCTAGON TOKYO policy.

4-2 Supperclub / club lounge: “stay longer” social design

A supperclub model tends to keep people seated longer, shifting the focus to dining, cocktails, and conversation—then letting the DJ raise the room’s energy later.
R2 SUPPERCLUB positions itself as a refined club lounge and explicitly states cover is free, so your spend is more about what you order. Source: R2 SUPPERCLUB official website.

4-3 Disco revival: classic club etiquette + clear entrance pricing

Disco-oriented venues often feel more “structured” in a friendly way: clear entrance charges, defined opening hours, and themed nights.
MAHARAJA ROPPONGI publishes day-by-day opening times and entrance pricing (including Happy Hour windows) on its official charge page: MAHARAJA Charge (Japanese).

4-4 VIP tables: how “institutionalized intimacy” works in clubs

VIP tables turn nightlife into a time-and-space system: you pay for a reserved zone, bottle set, and service attention that reduces uncertainty (no hunting for seats, fewer interruptions).
New Lex Tokyo publishes VIP table pricing examples (time-based) on its official site, which is useful when you want a predictable plan. Source: New Lex Tokyo official website.

Table 2: Venue Types & Base Fees (official examples)

The goal is not “cheapest,” but “predictable.” Use official system pages to confirm the day’s entry and what’s included (drinks, time blocks, etc.).

5. How do you reserve, behave, and communicate smoothly?

5-1 Reservations: when you should book

If you want a VIP table (or you’re arriving later at night), booking converts uncertainty into a simple time-slot plan: you know where to go, what to pay, and how long you have.
New Lex Tokyo provides VIP booking and table price examples on its official site: New Lex Tokyo official website.

For lounge-style nights, R2 SUPPERCLUB publishes contact details and operating hours on its official page, which is helpful when planning dinner-to-DJ pacing: R2 SUPPERCLUB official website.

5-2 Etiquette: the “quiet rules” that make entry easy

Official policy pages show what venues consider “too casual.” For example, both SEL OCTAGON TOKYO and New Lex Tokyo list clothing that may be refused at the door, and both emphasize ID checks and age limits.
Sources: SEL OCTAGON TOKYO policy, New Lex Tokyo system.

5-3 Useful Japanese phrases (simple, polite, effective)

You can do almost everything in basic English in Roppongi, but these phrases help at the door and at the bar:

• 予約しています (Yoyaku shiteimasu) — “I have a reservation.”
• 何時までですか？ (Nanji made desu ka?) — “Until what time?”
• 入場はいくらですか？ (Nyūjō wa ikura desu ka?) — “How much is entry?”
• 身分証はこれで大丈夫ですか？ (Mibunshō wa kore de daijōbu desu ka?) — “Is this ID okay?”
• テーブルを予約したいです (Tēburu o yoyaku shitai desu) — “I want to reserve a table.”

Table 3: Reservation & Eligibility (quick checklist)

This table is a “plan-first” tool: confirm today’s system and door policy on the official page before you go.

6. Summary and Next Steps

6-1 Your 3-step plan for tonight

1. Pick your anchor: Tokyo Midtown or Roppongi Hills (so you can meet easily).
2. Pick two venues: one “primary” and one “backup” from the official shortlist.
3. Confirm: today’s system (cover charge), dress code, and hours on the official page before leaving.

6-2 SoapEmpire related guides (internal links)

If you want more context and route ideas, these SoapEmpire guides are useful:

• Nightlife in Roppongi: how to plan the perfect Tokyo night
• Tokyo night clubs: a practical guide to areas, prices, and entry
• Best bars in Roppongi: where to drink in Tokyo’s nightlife zone

SoapEmpire official: https://soapempirejapan.com/

6-3 FAQ