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1. Where should you start in tokyo dance club?

2. How do you access top areas?

3. What prices, times, and eligibility should you expect?

4. Which venue types and services fit your night?

5. How do reservations, etiquette, and useful phrases work?

6. Summary and Next Steps

1. Where should you start in tokyo dance club?

1-1 Area overview: four easy starting points

If you want a classic Tokyo club neighborhood feel, Shibuya is the easiest first stop because multiple venues sit within short walking distance. For an official reference to the broader Shibuya area, see the Tokyo tourism portal’s Shibuya materials here:
Shibuya area (Japanese).

If you want a more “international business nightlife” vibe, Roppongi is known for global foot traffic and high-energy late nights; GO TOKYO’s Roppongi guide is a good primary overview:
Roppongi guide (Japanese).

If you want big-scale entertainment concentrated in one complex, Kabukicho’s modern entertainment tower is a key landmark; GO TOKYO’s page on Tokyu Kabukicho Tower includes context:
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower (Japanese).

1-2 Pick one “anchor venue,” then orbit

The easiest planning method is to pick an anchor venue with clear official info, then decide whether you want to stay or move later. For example, WOMB publishes access guidance and an event calendar:
WOMB official access (Japanese)
and
WOMB event example (English).

Another Shibuya anchor is clubasia, which publishes a clear access page and event pages (often including ticket/charge notes):
clubasia access (Japanese)
and
clubasia event example (Japanese).

The point: anchor on primary pages first, then decide your night like a map—entry policy, location, and hours create the “real” plan.

1-3 A realistic first-night timeline

A comfortable first night often looks like: arrive around 22:00–23:30, settle in, then shift into peak dance time after midnight. ATOM SHIBUYA publicly lists a “Today’s Entrance Fee” with separate time windows, which is a good illustration of how time-based pricing works:
ATOM SHIBUYA official page (Japanese).

2. How do you access top areas?

2-1 Shibuya: hill walking is normal

Shibuya clubbing often involves short uphill/downhill routes (Dogenzaka and side streets). WOMB’s official access note describes a route of about 5 minutes from the Shibuya 109 area:
WOMB access (English).

clubasia also provides a detailed written route from Shibuya Station toward Dogenzaka:
clubasia access (Japanese).

2-2 Roppongi and Ginza: station exits matter

In Roppongi, exits can save time. V2 TOKYO states access from both Oedo Line exit 7 and Hibiya Line exit 4B with a 1-minute walk:
V2 TOKYO official site (Japanese).

For Ginza, RAISE lists very short walks (for example, Ginza Station C2/C3 exit in 1 minute) on its official pages:
RAISE official page (English).

2-3 Kabukicho: a multi-venue tower model

ZEROTOKYO publishes station walk times on its access page, including Seibu-Shinjuku Station in 1 minute and Shinjuku Station in 7 minutes:
ZEROTOKYO access (Japanese).

Table 2: Access & Hours

Hours and walk times come from official venue pages and can change by event. For primary references, see:
WOMB access,
V2 access,
RAISE admission/hours,
ZEROTOKYO access,
and event examples like
WOMB event,
ZEROTOKYO event.

3. What prices, times, and eligibility should you expect?

3-1 Entry fee patterns (door, drinks, and time windows)

Tokyo clubs often bundle drinks into the entrance fee (for example “2D” = two drinks). RAISE publishes a clear fee table: men can be ¥2,000 before midnight and ¥3,000–¥5,000 after midnight depending on day, with drinks included:
RAISE system (English).

For a more “club-by-event” example, WOMB event pages sometimes list a straightforward door price, such as DOOR: ¥1500 for a specific night:
WOMB event example (English).

For highly visible time-window pricing, ATOM SHIBUYA lists different fees for early vs later hours (example men 1900円 early and 4500円 later):
ATOM SHIBUYA “Today’s Entrance Fee” (Japanese).

3-2 Eligibility: age 20+ and photo ID is the baseline

Many Tokyo dance clubs state 20+ for standard club hours and require ID checks at entry. Examples:
WOMB FAQ (English)
and
ZEROTOKYO system (Japanese).

Some venues are very strict about the format of ID. RAISE explicitly notes that a physical ID is required and photos are not accepted:
RAISE FAQ (English).

3-3 Cashless and “system” rules can affect your night

A growing number of clubs are cashless. ZEROTOKYO states on its system page that it is a cashless venue (with limited exceptions like lockers):
ZEROTOKYO system (Japanese).

RAISE also describes cashless operation on its FAQ and system pages:
RAISE FAQ (English).

Table 1: Venue Types & Base Fees

Numbers are taken from published system/event examples and can change by date. Primary pages used for the examples:
WOMB event,
ATOM SHIBUYA fees,
V2 TOKYO system,
RAISE system,
ZEROTOKYO event.

4. Which venue types and services fit your night?

4-1 Music-first: event clubs and lineups

Music-first venues are built around the lineup and the main floor. The event page usually tells you the genre, open time, and door price. WOMB’s calendar pages are a clear example of this event-first logic:
WOMB event page (English).

If you like variety in a compact venue, clubasia’s event pages often show entrance rules (including special nights with ticket/charge notes):
clubasia event page (Japanese).

4-2 Party-first: entertainment zones and time segments

Party-first venues emphasize “the night as a show”: different bars, time segments, and a strong front-of-house system. RAISE describes “PRIME TIME” and “LATE NIGHT” with different pricing and atmosphere:
RAISE system (English).

Kabukicho’s large-scale model can also feel “festival-like” because multiple areas run in parallel. ZEROTOKYO event pages typically show the open time, price, and genres:
ZEROTOKYO event example (Japanese).

4-3 Table-first: VIP as a separate “social script”

VIP tables in Tokyo are often structured as a 2-hour set with bottle requirements and a fixed seating “territory.” V2 TOKYO publishes VIP table pricing examples, including weekend seat sets (for example ¥50,000 tiers in multiple zones):
V2 TOKYO official site (Japanese).

WOMB also publishes a reservation flow for its premium lounge and a bottle list on its reservation page:
WOMB reservation (English).

5. How do reservations, etiquette, and useful phrases work?

5-1 Booking basics: door vs tickets vs VIP

Many events allow door entry without advance purchase. WOMB’s FAQ explains that advance tickets are not always necessary and that “DOOR” on the event page refers to same-day tickets:
WOMB FAQ (English).

ZEROTOKYO’s FAQ explains that advance tickets are generally purchased online via the “Event Schedule,” using “TICKET” buttons on eligible events:
ZEROTOKYO FAQ (Japanese).

For VIP tables, venues usually provide a reservation page or a dedicated form. Example:
WOMB Premium Lounge reservation.

5-2 Etiquette that makes the night smoother

Tokyo club etiquette is mostly about flow and clarity: have your ID ready, decide quickly at the door, and keep your group moving in a single line. Many venues publish re-entry rules (often “no re-entry”), so plan your outside breaks accordingly (examples can be found in official FAQs such as WOMB’s):
WOMB FAQ (English).

Dress expectations vary. Some venues explicitly describe a “night out” dress direction (for example on RAISE’s system page):
RAISE system (English).

5-3 Useful Japanese phrases (plain and safe)

You can get through most club interactions with short phrases:

• “Sumimasen.” (Excuse me.)
• “Kore, daijoubu desu ka?” (Is this OK?) — useful when showing tickets or ID instructions.
• “Ninzuu wa ___ desu.” (We are ___ people.)
• “Mizu onegaishimasu.” (Water, please.)
• “Arigatou gozaimasu.” (Thank you.)

Table 3: Reservation & Eligibility

“Lead time” can vary by event and availability. Always confirm on the official page you are using:
WOMB FAQ,
ZEROTOKYO FAQ,
RAISE FAQ.
※参考情報（editor’s note）：If a table is important for your group, booking earlier is usually easier than trying late-night walk-in.

6. Summary and Next Steps

If you remember only one rule, it’s this: Tokyo clubbing is “official-page driven.” Start with area (Shibuya / Roppongi / Kabukicho / Ginza), then check the venue’s published system and event details—especially ID and time-based fees. Examples of reliable primary pages include WOMB’s FAQ
(official)
and ZEROTOKYO’s access and system pages
(access)
(system).

Next steps: choose your date, save two official access pages, and decide whether you want general entry or VIP. If you want a quick “home base” plan, pick one anchor venue and keep the second as a backup within the same area.

Related SoapEmpire guides (internal):
Tokyo Nightlife Guide,
Shibuya Clubs Walkthrough,
Roppongi Nightlife Basics,
How to Book in Japan.

FAQ

How much is the entrance fee at Tokyo dance clubs?

Entry depends on venue, day, and time. Example published prices include: ATOM SHIBUYA men 1900円 (early) and 4500円 (later)
(official);
RAISE Ginza men ¥2,000–¥5,000 depending on time/day
(official);
and some WOMB nights list door prices like ¥1,500
(official).
Always confirm on the official system or event page before you go.

Do I need to book in advance?

Usually no for general entry: many clubs allow door entry, and advance tickets are optional for many events. For popular nights or VIP tables, booking online is recommended. For example, WOMB explains door entry vs advance tickets in its FAQ
(official),
and ZEROTOKYO explains how to buy advance tickets through the event schedule
(official).

What ID do I need, and what is the age limit?

Most Tokyo clubs set the minimum age at 20 and require a photo ID. Examples: WOMB states under-20 guests are generally not admitted during club hours and ID is checked
(official);
ZEROTOKYO states 20+ with ID checks on its system/FAQ pages
(official);
and RAISE requires physical photo ID and does not accept photos
(official).