Tokyo Nightlife: Best Bars and Nightclubs []. In this guide, I will tell you about the best nightlife areas, the happening bars and clubs, and plenty of useful tips to enjoy a night out in the city. Surprisingly, it's not that strict. Still, I recommend wearing at least a pair of jeans with a collared shirt. If you have tattoos, you will have to cover them in most nightclubs except Zero. You'll need to show a valid ID to enter most clubs. Photocopies are rarely accepted, but you can bring a driver's license.
In nightclubs, you need to be 20 to enter. Bars generally don't care, unless you really look like a teenager. Tinder, Bumble have mostly English-speakers but few that will be interested in meeting with a tourist. An alternative is the luxury dating site Seeking. Finally, if you are not in Tokyo yet, you can use Japan Cupid. Girls on this website tend to be a bit older and they are generally looking for foreigners who want to marry. They won't mind if you are not physically in Japan when chatting.
You can subscribe to the site a month before going to Tokyo and arrange all your dates even before arriving. There are often discounts if you arrive before 12 AM, or on weekdays.
It is rather expensive to party in Tokyo, especially if you are a man since you won't get any discounts.
On special events, expect to spend even a little bit more. You often get a free drink with your ticket. Forget Uber, they are more expensive than taxis. Note that most trains and buses stop working shortly after midnight. They start again in the morning around 5. That said, I would really recommend you to choose a hotel walking distance to the nightlife. I'm recommending a few properties below that are ideally located, highly-rated, and budget-friendly.
