https://tokyomapped.com/en/stores/karaoke/ hreflang: en x-default → /en/
TOKYO MAPPEDTokyo, made easy on the map Help

Karaoke

← All store types
Convenience storesDrugstoresFamily restaurantsRamen chainsConveyor-belt sushiYakinikuRice bowls & set mealsIzakaya (Japanese pubs)KaraokeCafésDiscount & varietySecondhand & reuseElectronics & clothingDepartment stores

Karaoke boxes are private rooms you rent by the hour for just your group. Big chains sit right by the stations, many open late into the night, and plenty of rooms have English songs and menus.

Big Echo

Big Echo
Known for
A major chain run by Daiichikosho, the company behind the DAM karaoke system. It regularly runs collaborations with anime and artists, with themed rooms and drinks at some stores.
Handy for visitors
DAM in every room, a big food and drink menu, and lots of stores right by major stations.
Best for
Anime and music fans, and groups who want to eat while they sing.
Details →

Karaoke-kan

Karaoke-kan
Known for
A big chain with many large buildings near Tokyo's main stations. The neon tower in Shinjuku is a well-known landmark.
Handy for visitors
Easy to find near big stations, and many stores stay open late into the night.
Best for
Late-night karaoke after dinner or drinks.
Details →

Karaoke Manekineko

Karaoke Manekineko
Known for
One of Japan's biggest karaoke chains by number of stores, recognizable by its beckoning-cat (maneki-neko) mascot.
Handy for visitors
Many stores let you bring your own food and drinks, and morning plans (asa-uta) can be very cheap.
Best for
Budget travelers and anyone who wants to bring konbini snacks.
Details →

Karaoke no Tetsujin

Karaoke no Tetsujin
Known for
A chain based mainly in the Tokyo area, known for collaborations with anime, games and VTubers, including stores built around collaborations.
Handy for visitors
Collaboration rooms and menus make it a fun stop for fans, with stores in areas like Akihabara.
Best for
Anime, game and VTuber fans.
Details →

Pasela Resorts

Pasela Resorts
Known for
A karaoke chain with resort-style rooms, famous for its honey toast ("hanito"), a whole block of bread piled with ice cream and toppings.
Handy for visitors
Stylish rooms and food that's an event in itself, with stores in Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Akihabara and more.
Best for
Birthdays, parties and anyone who wants great photos.
Details →

JOYSOUND (official stores)

JOYSOUND (official stores)
Known for
Karaoke stores run under the JOYSOUND brand, one of Japan's two big karaoke systems. Every room uses JOYSOUND machines.
Handy for visitors
JOYSOUND is often recommended for non-Japanese speakers, with a large range of English and other foreign-language songs.
Best for
Anyone who wants to sing in English or other languages.
Details →

Comparison

Big EchoKaraoke-kanKaraoke ManekinekoKaraoke no TetsujinPasela ResortsJOYSOUND (official stores)
Known forA major chain run by Daiichikosho, the company behind the DAM karaoke system. It regularly runs collaborations with anime and artists, with themed rooms and drinks at some stores.A big chain with many large buildings near Tokyo's main stations. The neon tower in Shinjuku is a well-known landmark.One of Japan's biggest karaoke chains by number of stores, recognizable by its beckoning-cat (maneki-neko) mascot.A chain based mainly in the Tokyo area, known for collaborations with anime, games and VTubers, including stores built around collaborations.A karaoke chain with resort-style rooms, famous for its honey toast ("hanito"), a whole block of bread piled with ice cream and toppings.Karaoke stores run under the JOYSOUND brand, one of Japan's two big karaoke systems. Every room uses JOYSOUND machines.
Handy for visitorsDAM in every room, a big food and drink menu, and lots of stores right by major stations.Easy to find near big stations, and many stores stay open late into the night.Many stores let you bring your own food and drinks, and morning plans (asa-uta) can be very cheap.Collaboration rooms and menus make it a fun stop for fans, with stores in areas like Akihabara.Stylish rooms and food that's an event in itself, with stores in Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Akihabara and more.JOYSOUND is often recommended for non-Japanese speakers, with a large range of English and other foreign-language songs.
Best forAnime and music fans, and groups who want to eat while they sing.Late-night karaoke after dinner or drinks.Budget travelers and anyone who wants to bring konbini snacks.Anime, game and VTuber fans.Birthdays, parties and anyone who wants great photos.Anyone who wants to sing in English or other languages.
Popular picksCollaboration rooms and drinks (selected stores, limited time)、Food menu from fries to full meals、Free-time plansFree-time plans、All-you-can-drink plans、Food and drinks ordered to your roomMorning karaoke (asa-uta)、Bringing your own food and drinks (check the store's rules)、Free-time plansCollaboration rooms (limited time)、Collaboration food and drinks with bonus goods、Solo karaokeHoney toast (hanito)、Party rooms、Limited-time collaboration menusThe latest JOYSOUND machines、English and other foreign-language songs、Free-time plans

Good to know

  • Charges are usually per person and per time block, and most places require at least one drink each (the one-drink rule).
  • At the front desk you may be asked which system you want: DAM or JOYSOUND. Both have plenty of English songs.
  • "Free time" plans let you sing as long as you like within a set window, and weekday daytimes are often cheaper.
  • Most places don't allow outside food or drinks; Manekineko is a well-known exception at many stores.
  • Late at night, there are limits on customers under 18.
  • Singing alone (hitokara) is completely normal.

Last verified: 2026-09-29. Services and hours vary by store.

Photo credits