12 best New Year's Eve events and countdown parties in Tokyo

Welcome the new year at Womb in Shibuya, which is hosting a countdown party with some of the city’s hottest DJs. The headliner for the evening is German DJ Sven Väth, who is widely renowned as a visionary and innovator in the electronic music scene. Berlin-based DJ Hito, originally from Japan, also joins the lineup, bringing her experience from world-renowned festivals and clubs like Coachella, Detroit's Movement, and LA's EDC.

To complement his electrifying show, there will be top-notch lighting and laser effects produced by Aiba. There’s even a giant 3-sided LED screen to loop you in on all the action. 

Be sure to purchase tickets in advance online, as tickets for entry before 1am will not be sold at the door if advance tickets are sold out.

One of Tokyo's hottest bars is pulling out all the stops by throwing a massive countdown celebration to ring in 2025. No advance bookings or reservations are needed, and all you need to do is show up at the door on New Year's Eve.

Instead of the usual menu, TC will be handing out wristbands for ¥12,000 which will get you free-flow champagne, house spirits and mixers, beer, wine and a selection of cocktails (8pm to 1am, last orders 12.30am). If that wasn't enticing enough, there will also be plently of disco, pizza and other fun surprises in store.

Bid farewell to 2024 at this spectacular light show in Shinjuku featuring taiko drum performances by Kodo Taiko Performing Arts Ensemble, a medley of dazzling projection mapping works and DJ mixes by Tomoyuki Tanaka (Fantastic Plastic Machine). 

Upgraded for 2024, you can celebrate the countdown into 2025 at the venue this year as the event has been extended past midnight until 12.10am. Be sure to check late-night and overnight train times beforehand so you don't miss the last train.

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The Kimpton Hotel in Shinjuku is ringing in the 2025 new year with a countdown party held on the 17th-floor loft, which has a good view of the city skyline. The event features plenty of live performances alongside an all-you-can-eat hors d'oeuvre buffet.

It’s set to be a lively evening with DJ unit FancyBoys on the decks. There’s also stage performances by the Gogo Boys and a spectacular drag show by local queens Ciccone, Tsubako Uzushio, Kira Kira and Prism.

The ¥5,000 entry (excluding 15 percent service fee) also comes with a complimentary drink as well as a bowl of toshikoshi soba (‘year-crossing soba’).

Treat yourself to a glamorous countdown party at Grand Hyatt Tokyo's sleek bar and lounge Maduro. The evening features live music along with free-flowing champagne of your choice: Krug Grande Cuvée (¥66,000 per person) or Louis Roederer Cristal (¥132,000 per person). This can be enjoyed along with 50g of luxurious Oscietra caviar served with traditional condiments. 

Reservations for the countdown party must be made online in advance.

Welcome the 2025 new year while looking out at the dazzling Shibuya skyline from the 40th floor of Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel. The 2024/2025 countdown party is held at Bellovisto bar, with live music by DJs Leo Gabriel, DJ Kawasaki, Shuya Okino and Anders Sicre.

Entry fee ranges from ¥20,000 to ¥29,000, depending on where you are seated. All plans include free-flow champagne, highball, wine, beer, cocktails and soft drinks. While the Legato standing area (¥20,000) only comes with unlimited drinks, the reserved Salon (¥26,000) and Cocoon (¥29,000) seating areas offer appetisers, too.

The Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel in Otemachi is counting down to the new year with free-flowing Ruinart champagne. There will also be finger food such as datemaki (Japanese egg omelette made with fish and honey), New Year makizushi (sushi rolls), and an array of traditional Japanese New Year's dishes. You’ll even receive a bowl of toshikoshi soba, a traditional noodle dish eaten for the new year. Aside from the delicious food and drink, you’ll be able to enjoy a spectacular view of the city from the 39th floor. Tickets to the party cost ¥30,000 per person and reservations are required in advance via the website.

Ring in the new year at the Aloft Tokyo Ginza hotel’s trendy W XYZ Bar. A ¥6,000 (¥5,000 for hotel guests) entrance fee includes free-flowing red, white and sparkling wine, beer and soft drinks from 11pm to 3am. You can mingle with fellow party-goers while dancing to the hottest beats played by DJ Kenty. Unlike at many other hotel bars, you don’t need to make reservations in advance here, which means you can swing by any time you like.

Bar and Dining Torrent at Shibuya Stream Excel Hotel is hosting a countdown event with local DJs including DJ Magara and DJ Kixxx from Masterpiece Sound and DJ Rika spinning energetic beats. The event goes on from 10pm to 12.30am, and the ¥3,000 entry (¥2,500 for hotel guests) will get you a glass of sparkling wine, finger food platter and a bag of crackers. New for this year, drag queens Lady J and Kaguya will share the stage with the DJs from 11.45pm, making for a spectacular show.

Celebrate the end of 2024 and welcome the new year in style at Raise this holiday season. This ritzy ballroom-style nightclub with spectacular views of Ginza promises an extravagant countdown party with dance performances, confetti displays and spins by all of Raise Tokyo’s resident DJs. Expect a stunning stage show featuring the much-loved Raise the Prime series, accompanied by electrifying beats to dance the night away. 

Doors open at 8pm. Entry is ¥4,000 for women and ¥6,000 for men. All entrance fees include two drink tickets. 

One of the newest and biggest nightclubs in all of Tokyo, Zerotokyo promises a countdown party with stunning visual displays, showering confetti and DJs spinning the latest in electronic, UK garage and house. The evening will be headlined by British producer SBTRKT, who returned after a six-year hiatus to release The Rat Road in 2023, alongside KZMT and J-Wave radio show host and DJ Licaxxx. 

The multi-storeyed venue will house parties with different themes on each floor. Head to the B3 floor for the ‘Kawaii Monster’ party, showcasing DJs from Harajuku, Shinjuku and Shibuya. While you’re there, don’t miss the performances featuring drag queen Dita Starmine and other local legends. The B2 floor, meanwhile, will offer spins by up-and-coming artists from abroad, as well as the Zerotokyo Hiphop party.

Entry is ¥6,000 at the door, but you can purchase tickets in advance via the website and get a ¥1,000 discount. Visitors who arrive after 3am will pay ¥3,000 instead.

VIP seats are also available by phone (03-6380-2013), perfect for a time out with your friends and loved ones.

Welcome the New Year in style at Hilton Tokyo's exclusive masquerade-themed countdown gala. Set against a backdrop of shimmering gold and silver balloons, the evening promises an unforgettable celebration filled with glamour and excitement. You can enjoy an array of thrilling casino games including mini-baccarat, roulette and blackjack, while savouring gourmet dishes from a sumptuous buffet and indulging in free-flowing drinks.

Upon arrival, you will be provided with an exquisite mask to enhance the party’s mysterious allure. Throughout the evening, you’ll be suitably entertained by a stellar lineup of live performances, ranging from mesmerising magic shows to foot-thumping samba rhythms and spirited yosakoi dance. This dazzling affair at the Hilton Tokyo is set to make your New Year's Eve an extraordinary night to remember.

Make your reservations now via the event website.