The short version
- The cash you save with a guest pass becomes the cover for your next club. Stopping at one is a waste.
- Shinjuku has 3 partner clubs (T2, TIDE, THE PINK) within walking distance. Hopping all three on a pass costs about the same as one door entry.
- Sample savings: T2 is −¥1,400 for men, PINK is up to −¥2,500 for men on weekends. Stack what you save and you can fit in two more clubs.
- The trick is to grab every club’s QR before you head out. No fumbling at the door, and you keep the pace.
- For the real discount numbers, see the guest pass savings report; for hour-by-hour timing, the Tokyo night crawl.
“You got in cheap — so why not spend what you saved on one more club?” That’s the pitch of this article. A guest pass gets you in for less than the door price, which means the difference you pocket becomes the cover for your next club. And because Shinjuku’s partner clubs are clustered a few minutes’ walk apart, hopping is fast. Bottom line: three clubs on a pass costs about the same as one at the door. Here’s how to put that night together, in real numbers.
The math: one door ≒ three on a pass
Let’s start with numbers. Here’s what one door entry costs a man, lined up against hopping three Shinjuku clubs on a guest pass.
| Plan | Total cover | Clubs |
|---|---|---|
| One at the door (e.g. T2) | ¥3,900 | 1 club |
| Three on a pass (T2 + PINK + TIDE) | about ¥4,500 | 3 clubs |
Representative rates as a guide (men). T2 pass ¥2,500 + PINK pass ¥1,000 + TIDE pass ¥1,000. Rates vary by day, and women pay even less. For the exact latest amount, see each club's detail page.
For just ¥600 more, one club becomes three. Seen as a proportion, it’s obvious at a glance.
For women it’s even more lopsided. CROSS ROPPONGI is free every night, and PINK starts at ¥500. Rather than “saving money,” think of it as the same budget getting you into more clubs — that’s the easiest way to see it.
The Shinjuku hopping route
The star of the crawl is Shinjuku. Three partner clubs sit within walking distance, so the buzz never breaks between stops. Tap a photo for the club page, or hit “Guest pass” to grab a QR on the spot.
In Shibuya, build around CLUB VIZEL; in Roppongi, CROSS ROPPONGI. Crossing districts means long transfers, so the trick to a good crawl is to stick to one area.
How to nail the crawl
- Grab every QR before you head out. Pull the passes for the clubs you plan to hit in advance, and at each door you just flash your phone. The pace never breaks.
- Get to club one early. Roll in before 11pm to warm up, and clubs two and three land right on the peak — perfect timing.
- Go easy on the drinks. A crawl racks up rounds fast. Stick mainly to the included drinks and both your wallet and your stamina will last. For going rates, see [club drink prices](/journal/tokyo-club-drink-prices).
- Check the last and first trains. To avoid the last train catching you mid-crawl, read the [last-train guide](/journal/tokyo-club-last-train-getting-home) and [how to kill time until the first train](/journal/tokyo-after-clubs-until-first-train) first.
For a feel of the whole night’s budget, see the night-out cost index; for a model timeline, the Tokyo night crawl.
FAQ
Are three clubs really cheaper than one at the door?
About the same, at most slightly more (¥3,900 vs about ¥4,500 in the men’s Shinjuku example). Think of it as “triple the night for one club’s price” and the value is in another league. Women have it even better — slot in a free venue and the total drops further.
Can I grab passes for as many clubs as I want?
Yes. Issue as many as you plan to visit on the application page. No sign-up, and the QR pops up on the spot, so grabbing them all before you head out is the way to go.
What do I need to get in?
At every door you need a government photo ID (passport, driver’s license, etc.), and you must be 20 or over (some clubs from 18). For travelers from abroad, a passport is the safe bet.
Tonight, don't stop at one
One more club, on the cash you saved. Build around Shinjuku’s three partner clubs, issue all your passes at once, and you’ll enjoy three clubs on the budget of one at the door. Grab all your QRs here. For the real discount numbers, see the guest pass savings report; for how the night plays out, the Tokyo night crawl. Tonight, let’s not stop at one.
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