The short version
- With a little planning, Tokyo clubs are cheap to get into. The keys are three: guest pass × discount night × early arrival.
- Standard cover is ¥2,000–¥4,000. A guest pass saves ¥1,000–¥2,000, usually with a drink ticket included.
- Women get an even better deal. CROSS ROPPONGI is free every night, THE PINK TOKYO starts at ¥500, and CLUB VIZEL is the pick on Wednesdays.
- Weekdays and early hours are easy to get into and cheaper, and catching the last train helps more than you’d think.
- For the clubs below, tap a photo for details and grab a QR on the spot with “Guest pass.”
Tokyo clubs sound pricey — plenty of people hang back for that reason. But the tricks are simple. Grab a guest pass, target ladies’-free or discount nights, and go on a weekday or early. Combine those three and the same night costs a lot less. This guide rounds up the best-value clubs and rough prices, ready for you to head straight out.
Three ways to get in cheap
Just three steps. Let’s take them in order.
- Grab a guest pass. The easiest move with the biggest payoff — ¥1,000–¥2,000 off at the door, often with a drink ticket thrown in. Just get a QR on your phone before you head out. Have a look at the guest list guide too.
- Target ladies'-free or discount nights. Many clubs have nights that are a deal for women. CROSS ROPPONGI is free every night, and CLUB VIZEL is the pick on Wednesdays at ¥500 for women (free drinks). Just line up the day of the week and what you pay changes.
- Go on a weekday, or early. Before the peak it's easy to get in and often cheaper, and catching the last train home saves on transit too. For the going rate and the breakdown, see the cover charge explainer; for a full night's total, the budget guide.
The best-value clubs
Clubs that are a deal for women and cheaper still with a guest pass — we rounded them up. Tap a photo for the club page, or hit the “Guest pass” button to grab a QR on the spot.
THE PINK TOKYO is ¥500+ for women and ¥1,000 for guests (one drink included), open from 18. CLUB VIZEL is the pick on Wednesdays at ¥1,000 for men / ¥500 for women (free drinks), and women pay around ¥1,000 on other nights too. CROSS ROPPONGI is free for women every night. TIDE TOKYO is ¥1,000 (one drink included) most nights, with women at ¥1,000 on weekends too and free before midnight on Fri/Sat. T2 SHINJUKU gets you in cheaper with a guest pass, and it’s open every night.
Price guide
These are rough figures. They shift with the day and events, so if you want a sure discount, grab a guest pass ahead of time.
| Club | Women | Men (guest) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PINK TOKYO | ¥500+ | ¥1,000 (one drink included) | Entry from 18 |
| CLUB VIZEL | Wed ¥500 / ~¥1,000 other nights | Wed ¥1,000 | Free drinks for women on Wed |
| CROSS ROPPONGI | Free (every night) | Cheaper with a guest pass | Roppongi; free for women every night |
| TIDE TOKYO | ¥1,000 (free before midnight Fri/Sat) | ¥1,000 (one drink included) | ¥1,000 most nights |
| T2 SHINJUKU | Cheaper with a guest pass | Cheaper with a guest pass | Capacity 1,500, open every night |
Standard cover runs ¥2,000–¥4,000. A guest pass saves you ¥1,000–¥2,000, usually with a drink ticket included. For a detailed breakdown of the going rate, see the cover charge explainer; for what a whole night totals, the budget guide.
FAQ
Can women really get in free?
It depends on the club and the day, but the deals are real. CROSS ROPPONGI is free for women every night, CLUB VIZEL is ¥500 for women on Wednesdays (free drinks), and TIDE TOKYO is free before midnight on Fri/Sat. The more you line up the time and day, the better the deal.
What's the cheapest way in?
A guest pass is the strongest move. ¥1,000–¥2,000 off at the door, often with a drink ticket thrown in. Grab a QR on your phone before you head out from “Guest pass” on the cards above. Stack a discount night and an early arrival on top and the bill drops even further.
Do I still need ID even when it's cheap?
Yes, you do. At the door they’ll ask for your passport, or another government photo ID, and it’s 20+. For visitors from abroad, a passport is the safe bet. What to bring and how the night goes is in know before you go.
Lock in tonight's best-value pick
The trick to a cheap night: guest pass × discount night × early arrival. The shortcut is to grab a guest pass for the club you like first. For T2 SHINJUKU and other partner clubs, you can grab your guest pass here. For more picks, the ranked club guide; before you leave, check know before you go. Once you’re set, get in early and enjoy it until the first train.
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