The freaks come out at night.
Looking for somewhere to dance from dusk till dawn in Japan this Halloween? In big cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, you’ll find several nightclubs hosting events with international DJs, and costume contests with huge prizes. No matter where in Japan you find yourself this scary season though, there’s always somewhere to get in the Halloween spirit.
Throw on your best T-Rex costume and check out these Halloween parties to hit up in Japan in 2019.
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Womb Halloween
Tokyo
One of the wildest Halloween parties in Tokyo will be held at Womb again in collaboration with the premium liqueur brand, Cocarello. New York-based DJ Bill Patrick will make his first appearance at the Shibuya nightclub this year! If you’ve never danced underneath Womb’s disco ball, you haven’t lived. A good time any night, we can only imagine how hype it will be during Halloween.
- Sat, Oct. 26, 2019
- 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
- Cost: Men ¥3,000; Women ¥2,500 (¥1,000 discount for full costumes or ¥500 discount for partial dress up)
- Club WOMB, Shibuya - Map
- http://www.womb.co.jp/event/2019/10/26/womb-halloween-party-2019/
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Tokyo Decadance
Tokyo
If you reeaally like dressing up for Halloween, or like seeing people in elaborate fetish gear and victorian gothic wear, this is the event for you. Tokyo Decadance is celebrating its 14th anniversary this year and has plans to be crazier and sexier than ever. The flashier your costume is, the bigger the discount you get on the admission price, so come dressed to impress. These partiers will put your Don Quijote costume to shame.
- Sat, Oct. 19, 2019
- 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Cost: Regular ¥4,500 VIP ¥10,000 (Discounts for costumed guests)
- Legato, 3−6 Maruyama, Shibuya, Tokyo - Map
- https://www.facebook.com/events/466389063988624/
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Maharaja Halloween
Tokyo
Come dressed in your scariest (or sexiest) outfit for your chance to win up to ¥500,000 worth of luxury prizes! The party lasts over three days, giving you plenty of opportunities to party with sexy dancers, DJs, and festive drink specials. The costume contest will be held nightly between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. but get there before 9 p.m. for discounted entry—only ¥2,000 for men and ¥1,000 for women plus a free drink. Ladies get in free after midnight!
- Fri, Oct. 25; Sat, Oct. 26; Thu, Oct. 31, 2019
- 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sat & Sun; 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Thu
- Cost: Men ¥4,000 (includes two drinks) Women ¥3,000 (includes two drinks)
- Maharaja Roppongi - Map
- https://maharaja-r.jp/events/halloween-party-4/
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Sabishinbo Night at Vision
Tokyo
Nightclub Vision will be throwing a very special Halloween party featuring guest artist DJ tofubeats alongside other resident DJs. Dancers from Cyber Japan will also be present to get the party started.
- Sat, Oct. 26, 2019
- 9 p.m. to who knows when
- Cost: Men ¥3,500 Woman ¥2,000
- Sound Museum Vision - Map
- http://www.vision-tokyo.com/event/sagami-original-presents-sabishinbo-night-halloween-2
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Black Veil Halloween
Osaka
If Goth, Horror, EBM, or Dark Techno is your thing, you’re gonna love this Osaka event. Enjoy some of the creepiest DJs pumping their tunes through the night, including guest DJs Doom Spider and Gore Scorpio. Plus it’s co-hosted by Osaka’s infamous occult shop, Territory. Now if that doesn’t scream Halloween, we don’t know what does. This one has a very strict dress code so make sure you’re dressed up in your scariest Halloween costume or else.
- Sat, Oct. 26, 2019
- From 10 p.m. til late
- Cost: ¥3,000 in advance plus one ¥600 Drink; ¥3,500 at the door plus one ¥600 Drink
- Club Triangle - Map
- https://iflyer.tv/en/event/318365/
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On and On Halloween Disco
Osaka
The beat goes on and on at this Halloween disco night with all your favorite 70s boogie-night tunes. In addition to luxury prizes for the best dressed, there’s also discounted entry for men, and free entry for women who are dressed head to toe in costume. If you aren’t feeling too creative, just get your makeup done at the free face-painting booth inside.
- Sat, Oct. 26, 2019
- From 7 p.m. til late
- Cost: ¥3,000 (includes one drink) Free for women in costume; ¥1,000 for men in costume
- On and On Nightclub - Map
- https://on-and-on.net/tp_schedule/halloween-disco-night-%E2%98%86%E5%85%A8%E8%BA%AB%E3%83%95%E3%83%AB%E4%BB%AE%E8%A3%85%E3%81%AE%E5%A5%B3%E6%80%A7%E5%85%A5%E5%A0%B4%E7%84%A1%E6%96%99%EF%BC%86%E4%BB%AE%E8%A3%85%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3/
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Mexigan Halloween Party
Nagoya
Celebrate Halloween with plenty of tequila and Coronas at Bar Mexigan in Nagoya. Their Halloween party will be held over three days in October—on Halloween day and the weekend closest to it. Unlike some of the others, this party is super casual, so no sweat about getting elaborately dressed up. Just come and enjoy the drinks and vibes.
- Fri, Oct. 25; Sat, Oct. 26; Thu, Oct. 31, 2019
- 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Free entry!
- Bar Mexigan - Map
- http://www.mexigan.jp/shop_meiekisasashima.html
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Club JB's Absolute Halloween
Nagoya
An absolutely insane bar-hopping extravaganza across 13 venues in Sakae, Nagoya’s sexy red light district. A ¥4000 wristband will give you access to all the venues, each with its own spooky feel and DJ bumping music from J-pop to hip-hop. The party starts at Club JB’s in Sakae.
- Sat, Oct. 26, 2019
- 9 p.m. til late
- Cost: ¥4,000
- Club JB's - Map
- http://www.club-jbs.jp/pickup.php?year=2019&month=10&day=26
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Bijou Halloween
Fukuoka
Win up to ¥1million worth of prizes at one of the biggest Halloween parties in Fukuoka. Special DJs, elaborate costumes, and Halloween-inspired drinks are par for the course, as usual. Bijou is touted as one of the most foreigner-friendly clubs in Kyushu, with a large international customer base and English-speaking staff. The party is always happening here whether it’s Halloween or not!
- Thu, Oct. 31, 2019
- 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Cost: ¥3,000 for men, ¥2,000 for women
- Club Bijou - Map
- http://bijou-fukuoka.com/schedule/yoji-biomehanika
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Luxs Turn Up Friday Halloween Special
Sendai
Tequila bowls anyone? Yes, you read that right, there will be bowls of tequila—not shots, bowls. Show that you’re following Luxs on Instagram or Facebook for ¥1,000 off the entry price.
- Fri, Oct. 25, 2019
- From 10 p.m.
- Cost: Men ¥3,000 (includes 1 drink) Women ¥2,000 (includes 1 drink)
- Luxs Sendai - Map
- http://luxs-sendai.com/schedule/2019/10/25/268/
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Halloween at King Xmhu
Sapporo
While most clubs have a costume contest, this nightclub in the far north is upping the ante with prizes totaling ¥1 million including plane tickets for travel in Japan and beyond! You have three chances to win, Oct. 25, 26, and 31, but the party is going down all month long. Ladies in costume can indulge in all you can drink Halloween cocktails, and free admission (except on the days of the contest).
- Oct. 1 to Oct. 31
- 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Cost: Free entry with a costume (men must buy one drink) except on Oct. 25, 26, and 31
- King Xmhu - Map
- https://kingxmhu.com/halloween_xkingxmhu_2019/
Halloween Costume Contest and Giveaway 2019
We’re giving away tickets to Universal Studios Japan for Halloween 2019! Enter to win by showing us your best Halloween costume on Facebook or Instagram with the #GaijinPotHalloween
- Note that you must be at least 20 years old to enter the majority of these clubs, and they will check your ID or passport. Don’t forget to bring it with you or else you’ll be partying on the street with strong zeroes instead.