The best bars, waterfront spots and romantic restaurants, plus superb musical hideouts, seductive cats and other curious characters – read on for everything you need to plan an unforgettable night out in Tokyo, be it on your own, in the company of friends, or with that special someone. And if you need more restaurant or bar suggestions, check out our picks of Tokyo's 100 best restaurants or see our complete best bars in Tokyo page.
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Plan the perfect night in Tokyo
Bars and pubs
One night of casual drinking
Where to go when just you’re just looking to down a few cold ones in good company
Nightlife
A chef’s tour of Shinjuku
Follow the Park Hyatt's executive chef on a late-night swing in Shinjuku
Things to do
One night with Tokyo's sexiest cats
Meet a pair of nocturnal celebrities that could only exist in this city
Nightlife
A madame's after-dark guide to Shibuya
Meet Kurando, proprietress at Shibuya snack bar Utsubo Kazura
Discover Time Out original video