5 Recommended Spots to Enjoy Nightlife (Tokyo Edition)

2023/10/10

There are many people who want to go sightseeing in Tokyo but don’t know where to enjoy the nightlife.

In this article, we will introduce five places where you can enjoy nightlife in Tokyo.

Please use this as a reference when choosing a place to sightsee in Tokyo.

1⃣Recommended nightlife spot in Tokyo “Tokyo Tower”

The first recommended nightlife spot in Tokyo is Tokyo Tower. There are three reasons why Tokyo Tower is recommended.

High satisfaction among foreign tourists
Enjoy various types of light-up
Enjoy sightseeing along with the surrounding area

We will explain each reason in detail.

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→4-2-8 Shiba Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo

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→5 minutes walk from Subway Oedo Line/Akabanebashi Exit

・Reasons why Tokyo Tower is recommended

① Foreign tourists are highly satisfied

the February 2019 Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Industrial and Labor Nightlife Survey , Tokyo Tower was the most visited nightlife facility in Tokyo by foreigners.

Tokyo Tower is famous as a tourist destination, and it is popular not only for the view from inside, but also for the beautiful illumination seen from outside.

・Reason why Tokyo Tower is recommended

② You can enjoy various illuminations

One of the attractions of Tokyo Tower is that you can enjoy it lit up.

The Landmark Light, which is held every night until midnight, is a popular light-up event that many people look forward to. One of its charms is that it can be enjoyed at different times, as a “pure white sparkle” lights up for about 20 seconds every hour , and a “midnight pattern” is performed at the end of the day.

On weekends, a special illumination event called “Infinity Diamond Veil” is held. Every Friday and Saturday, from 10pm to 10pm, it shines in 12 different colors every month, and the color design changes every hour.

In addition to this, Tokyo Tower sometimes holds limited-time illuminations in collaboration with events, so be sure to check the website. In the past, there have been collaborations with Doraemon and GUCCI.

・Reason why Tokyo Tower is recommended

③ You can enjoy

sightseeing along with the surrounding area

You can enjoy the night view of Tokyo Tower along with the surrounding area. Here we would like to introduce two recommended places that you should definitely visit together.

The first is Shibaura Park (3-2 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011). It is famous as the oldest park in Japan, and you can clearly see Tokyo Tower from the walking path on the east side of the park. Cherry blossoms bloom in spring, so you can enjoy Tokyo Tower along with the cherry blossoms at night.

The second one is Daiba Park (1-10-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 135-0091). At Daiba Park, you can see the night view of both the Rainbow Bridge in front of you and Tokyo Tower in the distance illuminated. Since it coincides with the direction in which the sun sets, you can also enjoy sunset views.

2⃣Recommended nightlife spot in Tokyo “Tokyo Sky Tree”

The second recommended nightlife spot in Tokyo is Tokyo Skytree. There are three reasons why Tokyo Skytree is recommended.

Enjoy a 360 degree view of Tokyo’s night view
Tembo Shuttle
floor 340 sofa seat

I will explain each in detail.

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→1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

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→3 minutes walk from Oshiage Station on the Toei Asakusa Line

・Reasons why Tokyo Skytree is recommended

① You can see the night view of Tokyo 360 degrees

You can enjoy a 360-degree view of Tokyo’s night view from the 350m-high observation deck of Tokyo Skytree . There is also a SKYTREE CAFE, so you can enjoy your meal while enjoying the night view of Tokyo.

SKYTREE CAFE offers many original menu items, so if you are interested in food, why not stop by?

・Reasons why Tokyo Skytree is recommended

② Tembo Shuttle

The Tokyo Skytree Tembo Shuttle connects the observation deck on floor 350 and the observation circuit on floor 445.

It is a glass elevator, and when you walk on it, you can feel like you are floating through the streets of Tokyo.

・Reason why Tokyo Skytree is recommended

③ Sofa seat on floor 340

You can enjoy the night view while relaxing on the sofa seat on floor 340.

It is a spot where you can see the night view of Tokyo from a romantic space illuminated by faint lighting. Stop by when you want to sit and take a break.

3⃣Recommended nightlife spot in Tokyo “Ebisu Garden Place 38th floor SKY LOUNGE”

The third recommended nightlife spot in Tokyo is SKY LOUNGE on the 38th floor of Ebisu Garden Place. There are two reasons why we recommend SKY LOUNGE on the 38th floor of Ebisu Garden Place.

Enjoy Tokyo landmarks
There is a restaurant on site.

I will explain each in detail.

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→4-20-3 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

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→Approximately 5 minutes from the east exit of JR Ebisu Station on the moving walkway “Ebisu Skywalk”

・Ebisu Garden Place 38th floor SKY LOUNGE is recommended

① You can enjoy Tokyo landmarks

SKY LOUNGE on the 38th floor of Ebisu Garden Place is an observation space set up so that visitors can enjoy the view.

You can enjoy landmarks that decorate Tokyo’s night view, such as Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, and Rainbow Bridge, for free. If the weather is nice, you can even see Mt. Fuji, the symbol of Japan.

・Ebisu Garden Place 38th floor SKY LOUNGE is recommended

② There is a restaurant inside the building

Ebisu Garden Place has a restaurant where you can enjoy meals. You can enjoy your meal while looking at the night view or inside the hotel, so it’s a good idea to choose a restaurant according to your purpose.

There are a variety of restaurants including Japanese, Western, cafes, and sweets, so you can enjoy a meal that suits your mood that day.

4⃣Recommended nightlife spot in Tokyo “Shibuya Scramble Square”

The fourth recommended nightlife spot in Tokyo is Shibuya Scramble Square. There are three reasons why Shibuya Scramble Square is recommended.

Enjoy the night view of Shibuya and Tokyo
Plenty of content to enjoy
You can also enjoy izakayas and bars.

I will explain each in detail.

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→2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

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→Directly connected to/above Shibuya Station/Underground entrance/exit number B6

・Reasons why Shibuya Scramble Square is recommended

① You can enjoy the night view of Shibuya and Tokyo

the observation facility “SHIBUYA SKY” on the 14th, 45th, and 46th floors, as well as the rooftop, you can see landmarks such as Tokyo Sky Tree. If the weather is good, you can even see Mt. Fuji.

Furthermore, from “SKY EDGE”, you can see the Shibuya Scramble Crossing directly below.

In addition, the observation space on the rooftop has indirect lighting, which provides the minimum amount of light necessary to minimize the amount of light reflected on the window glass. Sofa seats are also available, so you can enjoy the night view while taking a relaxing break.

・Reasons why Shibuya Scramble Square is recommended

② Lots of content to enjoy

Shibuya Scramble Square has 213 shops, including fashion, food, cosmetics, restaurants, and home appliances, so you can enjoy shopping.

A variety of contents are available, including installation art in the indoor observation corridor “SKY GALLERY”, hammocks in “SHIBUYA SKY”, and illuminated searchlights.

・Reasons why Shibuya Scramble Square is recommended

③ You can also enjoy izakayas and bars

There are many izakayas and bars near Shibuya Scramble Square. You can enjoy a drink after viewing the night view, so it is recommended for those who like alcohol.

There are many izakayas and bars, including Shibuya Yokocho, that are open until late at night, so you can tour Shibuya even at night.

5⃣Recommended nightlife spot in Tokyo “Caretta Shiodome”

The fifth recommended nightlife spot in Tokyo is Caretta Shiodome. There are two reasons why Caretta Shiodome is recommended.

Enjoy the night view from the observation space on the 46th floor
You can also enjoy illuminations in winter.

I will explain each in detail.

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→1-8-2 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

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→JR Yamanote Line “Shinbashi Station” 4 minutes walk from Shiodome ticket gate (underground)

・Reasons why Caretta Shiodome is recommended

① Enjoy the night view from the observation space on the 46th floor

From the observation space on the 46th floor, you can enjoy a wide view of the bay area such as Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba, as well as Tsukiji Market and Seimei Triton Square.

Benches are also available, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy the night view slowly.

・Reason why Caretta Shiodome is recommended

② You can also enjoy the illuminations in winter

Illuminations are held from mid-November to mid-February, so you can enjoy both the illuminations and the night view. Illumination has collaborated with Disney films, with past productions including Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin.

In addition to the illuminations, there is a 20-minute show held every hour from the turtle fountain, so you can enjoy it even outside of winter.

Decide on a place where you can enjoy nightlife according to your purpose !

In this article, we introduced five places where you can enjoy nightlife in Tokyo. Each location holds seasonal events and illuminations, so why not visit the location that interests you?

Also, since the way of enjoying the place varies depending on the place, we recommend that you decide which place to visit according to your purpose, such as “I want to have a relaxing time with my lover” or “I want to have a fun time with friends.”