Live Music House / Club Spots in Japan

  • Cotton Club
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    4.5
    84 Reviews
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    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Marunouchi 2-7-3 Tokyo Building TOKIA 2F
    A live performance hall and restaurant located close to Tokyo Station in 2 Chome Marunouchi, Chiyoda City. Live music performances spanning jazz, pop, rock, and a variety of other genres are held here, and you can enjoy live music while dining on French and Italian cuisine. The facility also offers discount packs which include a dinner course and live performance.

    Very close to Shimbashi station. Convenient to hangout with friends after work. Tapas, Spanish small dishes, are good for drinks. Reasonable but fine wines.

  • ageHa
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    4.0
    66 Reviews
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    Tokyo Koutou-ku Shinkiba 2-2-10
    This event venue near Shinkiba Station is home to the Studio Coast event, one of the nation's largest, which draws more than 200,000 guests annually. They offer a wide range of music, including classical, through their cutting edge sound system and Octagon Speakers, gaining high praise from clubgoers and music lovers alike. The floor is divided into different area with different themes, with spacious dance floors, bar counters, a food court, three kinds of VIP room and more to accommodate all kinds of music lovers.

    The biggest night club you can find in Tokyo. 4 DJ booths, inside and outside of the club. You can enjoy the great sound system in the main area, where gigantic speakers are being hanged above your...

  • Spotify O-EAST
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    3.5
    3 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Dogenzaka 2-14-8
    A live music venue located in the Dogenzaka area of Shibuya City, Tokyo, the name was changed from Shibuya O-EAST in December 2013. Able to accommodate 1,300 people, this large venue is divided into a standing floor and balcony area. In addition to live performances by rock bands, idol entertainers, and artists of all manner of genres, the facility also hosts small scale festival-style events.

    ライブハウスです。フロアが横長だったので、後ろの方(PA前)でもステージがよく見えました。ステージ奥のドラムもよく見えたので満足でした。 入り口は階段を上がったところ(2階)にありました。 ドリンクチャージのビールはハイネケン(缶)でした。缶で渡されるのは珍しいと思いました。

  • Shinjuku ReNY
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    4.0
    4 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Nishishinjuku 6-5-1 Island Hall 2F
    This live music club in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo’s Shinjuku City is on the second floor of the round Island Hall building. The semicircular hall has a capacity of 800 people and directs dynamic stages with a complete set of acoustic and lighting equipment. Not only does it feature live concerts of rock bands and idols (pop artists), it also is host to festival-style music events. There is a bar inside where guests can order drinks, and there are also lockers and a cloak service which are both available for a charge.

    新宿ReNYとても素晴らしい会場です! 音響も良いこれからもずっと残してほしい会場です。 2021年3月20日に、保護猫アイドルQvQさんのライブを見ましたハロプロ愛があって応援したいと思っていたところ、新宿ReNYさんハロプロでも使われている夢の会場で、 保護猫アイドルQvQライブ初めて見ることが出来ました! 素晴らしい会場で素晴らしい思い出が1つできました!

  • Club Camelot
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    4.0
    28 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Jinnan 1-18-2 Jinan slope frame B3
    This club is among the largest in Tokyo. The venue is divided into three floors by concept and music genre, with a wide variety covering EDM, house, hip-hop, R&B and more. They have a high-quality sound system offering high-pressure sound levels in addition to the top-class DJ performance. There is ladies-only seating available so women can enjoy the music on their own in peace.

    Went there with a group of 13 people. As a European it was fun to be in this club because there were three floors to choose from. One floor with well known songs and a DJ, another floor with EDM and...

  • Billboard Live OSAKA
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    4.5
    11 Reviews
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    Osaka Osaka-shi Kita-ku Umeda 2-2-22 Herbis PLAZA ENT B2
    A live music club and restaurant located inside the HERBIS PLAZA ENT mall in front of Nishi-Umeda Station in Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka City. Located one floor B1 and connected via an underground passageway, here customers can enjoy a meal while watching live performances by artists from a variety of genres. The table and counter seating areas are unreserved and customers can sit anywhere they like. There's also a members' seating area, box seats, and casual self-service area which includes one drink.

    国内外のトップアーティストのステージを間近に見ることができます。カジュアル席ではビルボードの豪華な食事は頂けませんが、ドリンク込みで、カウンター席で気軽に音楽を楽しめます。

  • Metro
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    4.5
    36 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Kawabatamarutamachi Shimo Shimukayecho 82 Emi-Su building B1F
    Opened in 1990, this club and live house is one of Japan's most venerable, and covers music from a wide range of genres. Numerous events are held on weekdays and weekends, with many clubbers and music lovers crowding the venue every night. In the evening, they have a culture school called Metro University that invites lecturers from many genres including music, movies, theater and literature, and it is utilized by people of all ages. It is appealing for its close proximity to Jingu-Marutamachi Station and its excellent location with easy access.

    This is my first visit to Club Metro and... truly it’s BEYOND THE THINGS THAT DESCRIBABLE IN WORDS! Nice artists, super friendly staffs! Awesome!

  • Shinagawa Stellar Ball
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Takanawa 4-10-30
    A live performance hall located inside the Aqua Park Shinagawa aquarium, an entertainment facility. Popular Japanese singer/songwriter Yumi Matsutoya christened the hall with its name, and famous artists perform here on a daily basis. The expansive hall can seat 800 or accommodate over 1,700 standing. The hall also has a terrace floor and drink counter.

    ステージが高く奥行きがあり、フロアは横に広い作りなので、どこからでもよく見える。studio coastを新しくして大きくした感じ。天井も高く、様々なイベント、特に演劇とかには向いてそう。スタンディングが可能なハコとしては、都内屈指。

  • Restaurant and Live Jazz Sone
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    4.5
    49 Reviews
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    Hyogo Kobe-shi Chuo-ku Nakayamatedori 1-24-10
    A long-standing jazz club on Kitanozaka founded in 1969. Look for the brick facade. Guests enjoy live jazz and excellent cuisine. The shop's very welcoming to the younger generation as they want to introduce them to jazz music. Their Afternoon Jazz Live takes place on Sundays lets you take in genuine jazz performances at a reasonable price with a drink included. Their popular Happy Time Dinner Set Plan includes the fee for the first show, a meal, and a drink for those who arrive by 6 p.m. on weekdays.

    This is the best standard jazz bar in Kobe. Entrance is very reasonable (for Japan) at 1200 yen and beers about 700. The local musicians are of the highest order, (bar the singers who are often very...

  • Shinjuku Pit Inn
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    4.5
    26 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Shinjuku 2-12-4 Accord Shinjuku B1
    This jazz club hosts live performances by domestic and international jazz musicians almost every day. The patron floor area is filled with tables and chairs, all of which are facing the stage to make it easier to concentrate on the music. Many famous jazz musicians have performed here. The establishment employs a two set system with a daytime set and an evening set, and the daytime serves as a stepping stone to greater success for young, up-and-coming musicians.

    Wonderful spot for live Jazz! Went to see Kohsuke Mine trio and had a wonderful evening. The sounds was fantastic and the staff friendly. There is an intermission to buy another drink.

  • LIQUIDROOM
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Higashi 3-16-6
    This live music club which opened in 1994 in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district moved to the Higashi district of Tokyo's Shibuya City in 2004. The venue hosts live concerts for a variety of artists and bands regardless of musical genre, and is famous for its role in driving the Tokyo music scene. In addition to the main hall is a lounge space as well as a cafe and gallery, and it hosts events that go beyond the framework of music.
  • Womb
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Maruyamachou 2-16
    This club on Dougenzaka is near Shibuya Station and Shibuya Mark City, and boasts of high-reviews from fans both domestic and foreign. It ranks high on the list of World's Best Clubs in the popular British club magazine Mixmag. They have not only moving lighting and full-color lasers, but also one of the biggest mirror balls in Asia and a world-class sound system for top quality production and extraordinary experiences to match their music.
  • Palooza
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    3.5
    3 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Kashiwashi Kashiwa 3-2-22 Forest Building 2F
    This is the largest live house in Chiba Prefecture. In addition to the spacious live hall and high ceilings, there is also a bar lounge and 108 coin lockers. The stage was made slightly higher so that it is easier to see performances from audience seating. Depending on the event, they have a cloakroom service available that enables you to immerse yourself with free hands. Their high-quality sound system has gained high praise from artists.

    某ロックバンドのLIVEで初参戦。 駅からそれほど遠くもなく、わかりやすい場所。 荷物は店内のコインロッカーより、柏駅のロッカーに預けた方が混みあう事もなく良いと思う。

  • Atom Tokyo
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Maruyamachou 2-4 Dr. Geocansville 4F / 6F
    This large-scale club on Dougenzaka is near Shibuya Station and Shibuya Mark City. The interior covers three floors, with chart-toppers and general music mix on the main floor, hip-hop and R&B on the second floor, and EDM and house in the lounge for a choice of club music. There are ladies-only seating areas and well equipped powder rooms so women can come and enjoy the music in peace.
  • Unit
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Ebisunishi 1-34-17 The House Building
    This live event venue/club is in the basement of The House building, near Daikanyama Station. Artists rave about the select, full spectrum sound system. It has a cafe/lounge and bar as well, so guests can enjoy a relaxing meal or drink after the event.
  • Spotify O-WEST
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Maruyamacho 2-3
    This live music club located in the Maruyama-cho district of Tokyo’s Shibuya City was renamed TSUTAYA O-WEST in December of 2013. With a maximum capacity of approximately 600 people, it is comprised of an open construction in which the audience seating is divided into a first floor and a balcony floor. Balcony seating is sometimes not available depending on the performance. In addition to hosting numerous live performances by rock bands, pop idols and other artists, it also serves as a venue for various events. It also features a drink counter and coin lockers on the premises.
  • iD Cafe
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    4.0
    14 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Naka-ku Sakae 3-1-15 Mitsukoshi Building
    This enormous club, with five floors above ground and one below ground, is based on the idea of being a non-genre, non-category, exciting club where anyone can freely enjoy drinking, listening to music, and dancing. One of its unique features is that a different genre of music is played on each floor. The carefully interwoven mixture of old and new tunes and the performances of the DJs provide an appealing background for men and women of all ages to dance the night away. Prices for drinks at the bar are reasonable: 500 yen per glass, whether you choose beer, a cocktail, or a soft drink. Just one word of advice: iD cafe does not serve food, so have dinner before you come.

    名古屋で一番、東海地方で一番のクラブで間違いない!各フロアで雰囲気が異なり、自分に合ったフロアと音楽が必ず見つかる。個人的には2階がとてもメローで落ち着く。絶対にここに行くべし!The best club in Nagoya or even in Chubu area. Each floor has different tastes of atmosphere. You will...

  • Bottom Line
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    5.0
    1 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Imaike 4-7-11
    A live performance space located close to Imaike Station in Imaike, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City. The only franchise location of the famous Bottom Line club in New York, the facility is used for live music performances and can be rented out as an event space.

    名古屋の地下鉄今池駅目の前にあるライブハウス。 定員700名以上の大きなライブハウスですが、現在はコロナ禍の対応で本当に少数の観客で営業されてます。 Jazz、Rock、Popsと色々なジャンルの音楽を楽しめる貴重な場所です。

  • Coffee House Jittoku
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    4.0
    2 Reviews
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    Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto-shi, Kamigyo-ku Omiya Tousen Shimo Tadashi Le Hushiya-machi 815
    This live house is in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City. Housed in a refurbished sake brewery, their interior decor features tables and chairs made from sake barrels. Various bands and musical artists perform live, so you can drink and dine while enjoying the music. The menu offers a wide range of casual fare such as pilaf and their jittoku tanindon rice bowl.

    学生の頃から「拾得」と言えば、京都の音楽シーンを代表するライブハウスとして有名でした。酒蔵を改装して作られた古い建物は、京都の学生たちの熱い想いや歌声をずっと見守り続けてきたかと思うと感無量です。久々に足を運んでみましたが、ほんと当時の思い出がよみがえってきますね。

  • Spotify O-Nest
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Maruyamachou 2-3
    This live music venue in Maruyamacho, Shibuya City can accommodate about 250 guests. They hold a variety of concerts and other musical events in a range of genres including rock, punk, and pop featuring both Japanese and international performers.

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