The short version
- Tokyo clubs generally have a locker or a cloakroom (coat check). Stash your coat and bag and dance light.
- Prices run roughly ¥100–600 for a coin locker, and about ¥500–1,000 per item at the cloakroom.
- A big suitcase is often turned away. It’s safest to leave it at your hotel or a station coin locker before you head over.
- Keep valuables (passport, cash, phone) on you. Don’t lose your drink tickets, either.
- For partner-club discounts, Guest pass issues a QR on the spot.
“Where do I put my jacket and bag?” It’s a small thing you wonder about before you dance. Tokyo clubs basically have a locker or a cloakroom (coat check), so you can stash your coat and bag and enjoy the night light. This guide covers the difference between lockers and the cloakroom, typical prices, what to do with big bags, and tips for dancing light.
Lockers vs the cloakroom
There are broadly two places to leave your things.
| Type | What it's like |
|---|---|
| Locker | Coin- or wristband-operated. You get things in and out yourself, so it's easy to grab something mid-night |
| Cloakroom (coat check) | You hand items to staff, get a numbered tag, and swap it back on your way out. Good for larger items like coats |
Big clubs have plenty of lockers — T2 SHINJUKU, for example, has over 100 of them. Which system a venue uses varies, so checking when you arrive keeps things smooth.
Typical prices
Prices run about like this.
Coin lockers sometimes need ¥100 coins, so having some coins ready keeps you from scrambling. For payment in general, see the paying guide.
Big bags and suitcases
The thing to watch out for is a big suitcase. At many clubs, anything too big for a locker, and suitcases in general, will be turned away. Take extra care if you’re heading straight from the airport.
The smart move
- Leave your suitcase **at your hotel** before you head over
- Use a **large coin locker** at a station
- Travel light, empty-handed or with a small bag
Better avoided
- Rolling up to the door with a suitcase
- Checking your valuables
- Getting stuck at a coin locker with no coins
FAQ
Should I check my valuables too?
It’s best to keep valuables like your passport, cash and phone on you. Only check things like your coat and bulky items. Drink tickets are as good as cash too, so don’t lose them.
Will they hold my suitcase?
Usually not. Anything too big for a locker is generally a no. It’s safest to leave it at your hotel or a station coin locker before you head over.
Can I leave and come back?
Re-entry rules vary by venue. Some let you back in with a wristband or a stamp, others don’t. Before you step out to grab your bag, check at the door.
Travel light and hit the floor
For your stuff, just remember “check it in a locker or cloakroom, keep valuables on you, and don’t bring a suitcase.” Traveling light makes the night more fun. At partner clubs, a guest pass gets you in for less than usual. To find a club, see the ranked Tokyo club guide; before you head out, check know before you go.
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