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Shibuya Deep Dive
Tower Records Shibuya, HMV Record Shop and Tower Vinyl around Udagawacho, then Beams Records in Harajuku.
Walkable · 4 stops · about 1.1 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 4 stops
1. Tower Records Shibuya
Seven floors of music in the heart of Shibuya, with some of the best J-pop in Tokyo, K-pop, and a huge range across every format.
Tip: Go early. Pair it with Tower Vinyl and the shops of Udagawacho nearby.
1-chōme-22-14 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM 2. Tower Vinyl Shibuya
Dedicated vinyl floor of the Tower Records Shibuya building, with tax-free shopping for visitors.
Tip: Ask about tax-free checkout if you're a tourist — it's a real discount.
1-chome-22-14 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM 3. HMV Record Shop Shibuya
Vinyl-focused Shibuya shop that DJs and visiting collectors praise for rare US records and plenty of new Japanese pressings.
Tip: Often cheaper for new Japanese releases than overseas.
〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawachō, 36-2 1F/2F, Japan
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM 4. Beams Records
Small, friendly Harajuku shop where the staff read your taste, recommend records, and play anything you want to hear before you buy.
Tip: Ask for a listening session before you commit.
〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingūmae, 3-chōme-24-5 3245ビル 2F, Japan
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
Last Stop Suggestion
Finish the day with a drink while a record plays. Most of these open in the evening, so check the hours.
PASS
Modern Shibuya listening bar leaning toward experimental and electronic music, with attentive staff and good non-alcoholic options.
Tip: Open every night from 6 PM, upstairs on the third floor.
Japan, 〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya, 3-chōme−15−２ F93 shibuya II 3F
Hours
Monday 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Tuesday 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Wednesday 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Friday 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Saturday 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sunday 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM TOH Listening Bar
Hidden Shibuya jazz listening bar built around a reported collection of more than 3,000 Japanese jazz records from the 1960s and 70s, with signature cocktails. The name is written 濤 TOH.
Tip: By reservation only: message the bar on Instagram (@toh_listening_bar). Visitors say the exact address is shared once your booking is confirmed. The map pin is only the Shibuya area.
Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan (exact address given with reservation)
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
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