TOKYO MUSIC BAR DIRECTORY
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Listening Bar
Tabelog describes a Dogenzaka bar for drinks with soul and jazz music.
Based on a third-party source. Current operation and event conditions remain unconfirmed by an official venue source.
Listening Bar
A bar in Ebisu for records and drinks. Its house rules ask guests to keep voices low and avoid photography inside.
Address, hours and house rules checked on the official page
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A bar in Ebisu for records and drinks. Its house rules ask guests to keep voices low and avoid photography inside.
Address, hours and house rules checked on the official page
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A music bar on Dogenzaka, Shibuya. Its official blog lists regular bar nights and seated DJ events.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
View mapJazz Kissa
A jazz cafe in Yotsuya with quiet daytime listening and drinks and conversation after 18:00.
Record Bar
A Shimokitazawa music bar selecting records across soul, funk, jazz and dance music.
Jazz Bar
A beloved basement jazz spot in Kichijoji with live sets almost every night — one cover, two sets, lunch service by day.
Jazz Bar
Takadanobaba's jam-session mecca since 1975 — international players welcome, and yes, Herbie Hancock has dropped by.
Jazz Bar
A jazz club in Udagawacho, Shibuya. It has announced its final performance for September 26, 2026. Check the official schedule before visiting.
Final performance announced for September 26, 2026
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Shinjuku's legendary jazz club since 1965. Two live programs daily, from young lions to free-jazz masters. For serious listening.
Jazz Bar
A jazz venue in Ginza. Its official website lists September 2026 performances.
The March 2026 statement announced continuation with a temporary closure and renewal. The current official website lists September 2026 performances.
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A cafe for listening to classical music. Its official introduction describes its founding in 1926 and attention to sound.
Official introduction and sound-related rules checked. An undated summer notice was not treated as a current closure.
Listening Bar
This listing covers the Shinjuku branch in Yoyogi, with vinyl and hi-res audio. Its Ebisu and Kagurazaka branches have separate addresses and schedules.
Shinjuku branch; separate from Ebisu and Kagurazaka
View mapRecord Bar
A record bar on Dogenzaka, Shibuya, with its address and opening hours listed on the official site.
Record Bar
A record bar in Shibuya focusing on 1970s rock, pop and soul.
Record Bar
An Ebisu record bar pairing jazz, soul and R&B records with mixology cocktails.
Record Bar
A cafe and bar in Nakameguro featuring records and wine. This listing is separate from the Ebisu–Daikanyama branch.
Record Bar
City Country City in Shimokitazawa is described in a local guide as a record shop combined with a cafe and bar.
The old website and venue social posts could not be read. Third-party information is identified separately.
DJ Bar
A DJ bar near Shibuya Station on the top floor of a building overlooking Hachiko. Its official site lists DJs by date.
DJ Bar
A bar with DJ events. The official site lists DJs and a renewal party following renovation.
Closure and renewal-party notices coexist on the official site. Their dates and current regular hours remain unconfirmed.
DJ Bar
A music bar whose official blog lists DJ parties and exhibition-related events, with details and entry conditions in individual announcements.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
DJ Bar
Tokyo Club Map lists this Higashi-Koenji club bar under genres including jazz, house and techno.
Based on a third-party source. Current operation and event conditions remain unconfirmed by an official venue source.
DJ Bar
A DJ bar on Chazawa-dori in Sangenjaya, described by its official introduction as established in 2008.
Official introduction checked. Old pandemic closure notices do not establish a current closure; the current schedule remains unconfirmed.
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A Shibuya DJ bar with DJs, opening times and event-specific entry fees on its official calendar.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
Rock Bar
Kabukicho's temple of metal since 2002 — no cover, maximum volume. Named one of the world's most metal destinations by Loudwire.
Rock Bar
A bar on Golden Gai’s third street in Shinjuku, listed by Headbangers Travel Guide.
Based on a third-party source. Current operation and event conditions remain unconfirmed by an official venue source.
Music Bar
Golden Gai's self-styled 'technopolis': 80s new wave, techno and kayokyoku deep cuts, with obscure requests gladly taken.
The official page mentions postponed reopening and online operation without a year. Current in-person operation is unconfirmed.
Music Bar
All-you-can-drink Showa nostalgia: 10,000+ classic kayokyoku and idol videos on the big screen, with the whole room singing along.
Business status needs review
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A legendary rock kissa since 1969 and shrine of early Japanese rock. Requests welcome upstairs, live shows in the basement.
Business status needs review
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MILLIBAR in Udagawacho, Shibuya is listed on a booking site as a bar serving curry and drinks.
Hours differ between sources. The original Instagram link was removed because it could not be matched to this Shibuya venue.
Live Music Bar
A Koenji live music venue established in 1975. Its official site lists performances and advance and door prices.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
Rock Bar
Listed by Tokyo Gig Guide as a rock bar in Shimokitazawa. Its operator’s X profile identifies itself as an account for Poor Cow announcements.
The operator’s X profile was readable, but current posts and opening hours remain unconfirmed. The address comes from a third-party directory.
Live Music Bar
The original oldies live house, since 1976: house bands play Beatles and Elvis classics while the floor dances. Dress code applies.
Music Bar
A Nishi-Azabu soul bar featured by POPEYE in 2023. Its present operation has not been confirmed from recent venue information.
The available feature dates to 2023 and the venue blog to 2015. These do not establish current hours or prices; further checking is needed.
Music Bar
A bar on the west side of Ikebukuro, listed in a third-party venue guide.
Based on a third-party source. Current operation and event conditions remain unconfirmed by an official venue source.
Live Music Bar
An Asakusa live bar hosting Beatles tribute performances and other shows. Its website announces a planned closure on January 17, 2027.
The official site announces a planned closure on January 17, 2027. Check the latest schedule before visiting.
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Akihabara branch of Japan's biggest anison bar chain: anime-song karaoke, guest singer events, and a café-like room that welcomes solo fans.
Jazz Bar
A bar featuring jazz records alongside drinks such as house-made coffee shochu and sake sangria.
Live Music Bar
Tokyo Club Map describes a Roppongi bar hosting jazz and soul performances and DJ events.
Based on a third-party source. Current operation and event conditions remain unconfirmed by an official venue source.
Jazz Bar
An Ikebukuro jazz club offering jazz and funk lessons and jam sessions, with booking information on its official site.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
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A Shimokitazawa music bar focused on sessions, with participatory events listed on its official website.
Business status needs review
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A live music bar established in Suidobashi in 1989, with jazz performances, jam sessions and private hire.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
View mapJazz Kissa
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Jazz Bar
The official site describes a jazz bar near Kyodo Station with live music, jam sessions and vocal sessions.
Official introduction checked. A 2018 post remains visible; current session days and prices are unconfirmed.
Jazz Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
The official site is largely image-based; this retrieval did not establish venue details. Current performances and address remain unconfirmed.
Jazz Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Business status needs review
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A jazz venue on Dogenzaka, Shibuya, with weekly live music and jam-session schedules on its official site.
Times and fees differ between the older venue guide and 2026 announcements; use the listing for your event date.
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A jazz venue in Ochanomizu whose website provides show reservations and information on open jam sessions.
Jazz Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Business status needs review
View mapJazz Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Music Bar
A live cafe in Okubo listing Monday jazz, Wednesday acoustic and Thursday soul/funk sessions. Check the daily schedule.
Business status needs review
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A Nishi-Ogikubo venue combining jazz performances and Japanese food, also welcoming Brazilian music, classical and pop acts.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
Jazz Kissa
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Business status needs review
Music Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Business status needs review
View mapJazz Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Business status needs review
View mapJazz Bar
A jazz live bar in Ikebukuro with performers, start times and fees listed for each show on its website.
Live Music Bar
An acoustic jazz venue in Iriya offering amateur players opportunities to join jam sessions with professional musicians.
Business status needs review
Jazz Bar
A Kita-Senju jazz bar listed by the @jazz portal, with live music and session information.
Based on a third-party source. Current operation and event conditions remain unconfirmed by an official venue source.
Live Music Bar
Its official blog lists jazz, Latin and instrument-focused jam sessions, with formats and start times varying by date.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
Live Music Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Jazz Bar
OJC abecafe in Numabukuro is a live venue and cafe equipped with a Hammond B3 organ and Leslie speaker.
Business status needs review
View mapJazz Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Business status needs review
View mapLive Music Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Business status needs review
View mapLive Music Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Business status needs review
View mapJazz Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Music Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Business status needs review
View mapLive Music Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Business status needs review
View mapLive Music Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Music Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Business status needs review
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A Kabukicho live music bar established in 2007, hosting performances and sessions and offering space for DJ events.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
Music Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Music Bar
A session and live music bar in Nishi-Ogikubo. The official site lists participatory sessions and asks visitors to check the schedule before coming.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
View mapMusic Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Music Bar
A session-focused cafe and bar in Tama New Town, with events in various genres for beginners through experienced players.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
View mapLive Music Bar
A venue in Iidabashi specializing in hall rental. Check the organizer's event and entry details before visiting.
Business status needs review
View mapMusic Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Music Bar
A Roppongi rock bar and live venue whose house band plays hard rock, heavy metal and classic rock.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
Music Bar
A DJ bar and live venue in Dogenzaka, Shibuya. Its website lists Tuesday open mic nights.
Rock Bar
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Live Music Bar
A Nishi-Ikebukuro live venue with performances, open-mic events and hall rental.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
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A live-music cafe and bar in Nogata with a grand piano and Electone, hosting performances and music events.
Music Bar
A live and session bar in Akasaka with instruments for rock and acoustic events. Advance reservations are required on some days.
Business status needs review
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Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Business status needs review
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A live bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome with performances and open-mic events listed on its official site.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
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A bar in Shinjuku-sanchome where guests can play instruments. The venue advertises open mic on regular bar nights.
Music Bar
A 2023 third-party article lists it as an open-mic venue in Shimokitazawa. The current event schedule remains unconfirmed.
Based on a third-party source. Current operation and event conditions remain unconfirmed by an official venue source.
Music Bar
The organizer advertises a fourth-Friday open mic at Higashi-Shinjuku LOVE TKO. The latest listed edition reviewed was August 28, 2026; confirm the next date separately.
Reviewed the event organizer’s information for the Higashi-Shinjuku branch. Normal bar hours and the next event date remain unconfirmed.
Live Music Bar
An acoustic live lounge in Shimokitazawa hosting singer-songwriters, drumless ensembles and spoken-word performances.
Business status needs review
Music Bar
An English-language bookstore and event space in Azumabashi hosting live music, readings, poetry, art and workshops.
Pub
The official website title identifies it as a British pub and live music bar in Ebisu.
Only the official page title was retrieved. Page content, current schedule and prices could not be checked.
Live Music Bar
An Akasaka live venue with a performance calendar and private live-music party options on its official website.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
Pub
A Yoyogi Irish pub listed in a Celtic music session guide. The next session date has not been confirmed.
Based on a third-party source. Current operation and event conditions remain unconfirmed by an official venue source.
Pub
Hosts regular jam sessions / open mic nights. See the source link for the current schedule (English description coming).
Pub
An Irish pub near Nakano Station serving Irish beer and food. The session schedule in the earlier dataset has not been verified.
Current address is in Nakano; distinguish it from older Koenji listings
View mapLive Music Bar
Its official site lists music performances and a reservation contact, with daytime and evening events varying by date.
Sourced introductory information added. Unchecked details, including times and prices, remain reference information.
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