Live Music House / Club Spots in Japan

  • DIME
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    4.0
    2 Reviews
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    Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Tokiwachou 1-8-1
    This live music venue opened in 2004. The name comes from a group of musicians active in Kagawa for about 12 years from 1971 to 1983. Shows are held daily, giving people the chance to take in a wide variety of live acts.

    高松市にある貴重なライブハウスです。小規模なイベントからも使うことができるようで、音質やパフォーマンス性がよろし。

  • Happy Cock
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Daimyou 2-1-51 Mountain 5 Building 9F
    Leading club that opened in 1995 that is incredibly popular among locals and tourists. The club is unique with its projector that it uses with its high quality entertainment system focusing on the latest dance music. DJs and bands give live performances and there are also regular special events such as all-you-can-drink evenings.

    Very bad hospitality and The stuffs are extremely racist. Their behavior is weird and the bar is suggested for only japanese people. Never ever recommending anyone to go.

  • Nagano Club Junk Box
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
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    Nagano Prefecture Nagano-shi, Hokushikudo-cho 1429-1again 7F
    A live music club located in Shopping Plaza Again on Prefectural Route 32 in Minaminagano Kitaishido-cho, Nagano City. Able to accommodate 400 people standing, the club is used for concerts, plays, and comedy shows by everyone from major artists to local amateurs.

    長野駅から徒歩5分 アゲインというのがファッションビルの上にあるライブハウス キャパ350人位 音は悪くなくキャパの割に照明が強めで暑いくらいです

  • DRUM LOGOS
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Maizuru 1-8-25
    A live music venue in Maizuru 1-Chome, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. This long-standing club first opened in 1977 and has garnered a reputation as one of Kyushu's leading music venues. They can accommodate up to 1,000 people and hold a wide variety of events from local indie bands to major artists.
  • V2 TOKYO
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Roppongi 7-13-7 TOWER OF VABEL 1F/B1F
    V2 TOKYO is a high-class nightclub, receiving the support of international celebrities to fulfill the vision of making TOKYO the best. The nightclub adheres to a dress code, preventing casually dressed patrons from entering. V2 TOKYO is located on the 13th floor of the ROI Building along Gaien Higashi boulevard heading toward Tokyo Tower from Roppongi Station. The brilliant sparkling jewel like interior, and the panoramic night view of the prime real estate of Tokyo, along with each dish and beverage bespeaks a definite 'not your everyday' atmosphere. Events with topnotch DJ's are held almost daily.
  • Oppa-la
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    3.0
    6 Reviews
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    Kanagawa Pref. Fujisawashi Katasekaigan 1-12-17 Enoshima View Tower 4F
    This ocean view restaurant is where you can enjoy authentic curry prepared over eight hours in the daytime, and additionally a variety of cocktails and live events as a music bar at night. It is frequented every day by music lovers of all ages.

    表題の通り。女性のふくよかな店員がオーダーをミスして持ってきたにも関わらず、間違いを指摘しても正しいものを作り直さずに間違って作ったものを無理やり渡された。雰囲気やお店の内観は悪くないが二度と行かない。楽しみにしていたので凄く嫌な気分になった。最低な対応だと思います。

  • 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。

  • Club Joule
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    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Nishishinsaibashi 2-11-7 Minamiyaruya Town Building 2-4F
    This venerable all-genre club is one of Osaka's largest in scale, and offers a huge range of club music like trance, hip hop, psych, reggae, and more. The interior is built around a wide, spacious dance floor, with DJ booths, stages, and bar counters. The sound equipment is all top quality, including TW Audio speakers, offering up impressive, high impact but clear sound for its many clubgoers.
  • Clubasia
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Maruyamachou 1-8
    This venerable club has long been revered as a pioneer in Japanese club culture since it opened in 1996. The shop is open and spacious, with high ceilings and sprawling dance floors. The bar floor is outfitted in blue, with a low-key lounge floor sectioned off for lots of different moods. There are also several tables and seating sections.
  • KGR(N)/Kagurane
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    4.5
    2 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Kagurazaka 6-48 TOMOS Kagurazaka Building B1F
    This music spot near Kagurazaka Station opened in May, 2017. Based on the concept of being close to the DJ or live act while you party. The club serves as a live venue during the day and as a club on evenings and weekends. The high quality sound system uses American-made Meyer Sound speakers, with a 6,500 lumen class projector to put on high quality productions along with clear, powerful sound. The shop has two floors, the main hall with the stage, and the bar hall.

    イベントがあったので行きました。バーというよりはライブとかDJがあるスペースにバーもあるというスタイルのお店でした。ドリンクとかは普通。

  • Spotify O-Crest
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Dougenzaka 2-14-85F
    This live music venue on the fifth floor of a live house building in Dogenzaka, Shibuya City can accommodate about 250 guests. Since opening in 2003, it has held a variety of concerts and other musical events in a range of genres including rock, punk, and pop. The size of their stage and quality of their sound system get good reviews.
  • Orca
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    3.5
    6 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Naka-ku Nishiki 3-17-15 Saka nanairo 11-12F
    Located on the top floor of Sakae nanairo, this club projects a high-class atmosphere that is safe and friendly. The futuristic interior, which evokes the world of science fiction, is divided into three floors, each with a different theme, and patrons can experience the club in various ways, whether dancing to genres such as hip-hop, reggae, and R&B, or just listening to the music while enjoying some drinks.

    若い層がおおいイメージです。店員さんも 対応が良い人ばかりです。 ですが、流行りなので仕方ないですが 毎日、同じjラップやkpopのpv垂れ流しが多く、 音好きの層には今一つと言った感じ。 盛り上がりは昔に比べてかなり欠けた印象です。

  • Circus Osaka
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    5.0
    4 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Nishishinsaibashi 1-8-16 Nakanishi Building 2F
    Near to Yotsubashi Station, this club is inside Americamura and is a great place to enjoy techno and house music, especially bass-focused music like dubstep and Drum & Bass. Every weekend they host popular artist(s), from in or out of Japan, for a live event with lots of high-energy crowds!

    Osaka has good vibes and also has so many place for clubbing. This one has amazing sound system, Good events and good DJs!! If you are looking for the place for clubbing, I highly recommend to visit...

  • Noon+Cafe
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Nakazakinishi 3-3-8JR Under the Kyoto Line Underpass
    This venerable cafe is under the elevated structures near Umeda Station. The retro-chic shop offers select drinks, including Lavazza coffee, sweets, and hamburgers, pasta and other meals. The back of the shop features a club space, and at night and during events it becomes a club and live venue.

    JRの高架下にあり、おしゃれなカフェやセレクトショップなどが集まるスポットにあるカフェです。インスタ映えを意識した店内です。笑 中はカフェとお酒が飲めるところとゆる-く分かれてます。

  • Gate's7
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Nakasu 3-7-24 gate's Building 7F
    A live music venue located within the Gate's shopping center. Shows cover a variety of genres from rock to pop to jazz and more and you can enjoy the show with a meal and a drink. The hall can be rented on days without planned performances and the professional facilities can accommodate any variety of events.

    Awesome City Clubのライブに伺いました。ドン・キホーテやTSUTAYA、JRAエクセルなどの入るgatesの7階。中洲川端駅より直結しておりアクセス抜群。ハウス内は、机、か椅子が並べられお酒やおつまみをいただきながら音楽を楽しめます。 以前訪れたことがある同型のライブハウス(椅子に座るタイプ)のビルボードライブに比べて小さい。逆にアーティストが間近に見られGOODです。

  • 8HALL
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    Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Katamachi 1-6-10 Brother Building 2F
    This all-genre club is located on National Route 157 and is the largest in the Hokuriku region. They have a high-quality sound system and lighting equipment, making them very popular with clubbers and artists. Every weekend, they hold live events inviting skilled DJs, dancers and bands from Japan and abroad.
  • Hipshot Japan
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    Fukushima Pref. Koriyamashi Shimizudai 1-6-16 Yawata Building B1F
    At this club for live performances found on Ekimae-dori Street near Koriyama Station you can enjoy a variety of musical styles including rock and jazz. Sporting the top-quality English Midas Pro2 sound system you'll be able to experience the power of the music through-out your body. 80 coin lockers are available for the storing of your belongings. The building is also available for rent during the day.
  • DUCE SAPPORO
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    Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Minamihachijounishi 4-422 Oriental Hotel B1F
    A club found nearby the Nakajima Koen Station on Sapporo City Transportation's Namboku Line. The main floor dance area is separated from the bar-lounge area and features a full arrangement of high-end audio and visual equipment including English-made top quality Funktion-One loud speakers. Whether you dance along to the DJs and dancers, or enjoying a drink while listening to the music, there's something here for you. 100 coin lockers area also available on site.
  • Conpass
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    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Higashishinsaibashi 1-12-20 Shinsaibashi Daiwa Building B1F
    This live venue is lined up with Shinsaibashi Station, not far from Nagahoribashi Station. They run live performances and club events with bands, DJs, dancers and more, across all kinds of genres. The house is always full of music lovers and club kids.
  • DJ Bar & Lounge WREP
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    5.0
    2 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Shibuya 1-25-6 Shibuya Park Side Shared Building 9F
    "A bar and ""playground"" for adults located a two-minute walk from the Hachiko exit of Shibuya Station in the center of Shibuya. The bar is connected to WREP, a hip hop radio station organized by key Japanese hip hop figure ZEEBRA. Satellite radio broadcasts conducted by a variety of top artists in the hip hop scene are also held here, and the bar provides customers with a new way to enjoy live music performances, food, and drink."

    Awesome venue from the folks who brought us Dj Bar Bridge. Great music, attentive service. Love this new spot!

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