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January 1, 2025 | 01:07 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - New Year's is often associated with festive celebrations and fireworks displays. People across the globe hit the streets to welcome the arrival of a new year. Japan's capital, Tokyo, is no exception as the end of the year approaches.
On New Year's Eve, the sound of bell ringing can be heard from shrines across Tokyo as people visit temples to pray for a better year ahead. But Tokyo isn't just a spiritual destination; it's also a vibrant hub with countless New Year's Eve events and parties to help you ring in 2024 on a strong note.
So, if you want to ring in 2025 in the Land of the Rising Sun, here are some of Tokyo's New Year's Eve events and parties recommended by Time Out.
1. Happy New Year Tokyo Countdown
Known as one of the busiest districts in Tokyo, Shinjuku is even more festive during New Year's Eve, as it hosts numerous year-end events and parties, such as the Happy New Year Tokyo Countdown.
Expect a huge crowd, as this event not only features a countdown to 2025, but also a spectacular light show and a taiko drumming performance by the Kodo Taiko Performing Arts Ensemble.
2. Kimpton Shinjuku Countdown Party
Shinjuku stays awake on NYE with its New Year's parties, like at the Kimpton Hotel's 17th floor loft. This venue invites visitors to ring in the New Year with a lively evening and stunning city skyline views.
Indulge in an all-you-can-eat hors d'oeuvre buffet accompanied by live music from DJ unit FancyBoys. Don't miss the drag show featuring local performers such as Tsubako Uzushio.
3. Tokyo Confidential New Year’s Eve Countdown Party
If you're looking for a venue that doesn't require advance reservations, Tokyo Confidential is the place to be. Upon arrival, you will receive a ¥12,000 wristband that will give you access to complimentary champagne, beer, wine and a selection of cocktails.
4. Raise Tokyo Countdown Party
No place beats the festivities that Raise has to offer. This ballroom-style nightclub invites guests to soak up the vibrant atmosphere and hit the dance floor to the energetic beats of Raise Tokyo's resident DJs.
And that's not all, because when the clock strikes midnight, the venue will be showered with confetti, taking the year-end euphoria to a whole new level.
5. Womb New Year Countdown 2025
Get into the NYE spirit by attending a countdown party at Womb in Shibuya. Featuring some of the city's hottest DJs, Womb offers the perfect combination of a celebratory NYE party with stunning light displays. Move your body to the electrifying beats and dance the night away amidst the dazzling laser beams.
6. The Lounge Countdown Party
The Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel is the place to be for a more elegant New Year's celebration. As you prepare to bid farewell to 2024, feast on datemaki, New Year makizushi, and a variety of traditional Japanese New Year's dishes served as finger food.
Cleanse your palate and wash down your throat with a glass of Ruinart champagne while gazing at the panoramic view of the city from the 39th floor.
7. Bar & Dining Torrent Countdown
The countdown party at Bar & Dining Torrent rounds up our list of Tokyo New Year’s Eve events and parties. For a ¥3,000 entry, you will get a finger food platter, a bag of crackers, and a glass of sparkling wine to wash your throat down.
While you savor those munchies, immerse yourself in the energetic music of local DJs and be ready for a special performance by phenomenal drag queens, Lady J and Kaguya, as the hour approaches midnight.
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These NYE celebrations in Tokyo offer a festive experience that rivals the renowned Ball Drop in Times Square. See also our previous guide to NYC New Year’s Eve 2025.
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