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Tokyo: Harajuku to Shibuya
BIG LOVE's record-shop-and-bar mix in Harajuku, next records' hidden alley shop where every record has a scan-to-preview QR code, and the vinyl floor of Tower Records Shibuya.
Walkable · 3 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 3 stops
1. BIG LOVE Records
Harajuku record-shop-and-bar hybrid with a strong electronic selection.
Tip: Grab a drink at the attached bar while you dig — it's part of the vibe here.
2-chome-31-3 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 2:00 - 8:30 PM Wednesday 2:00 - 8:30 PM Thursday 2:00 - 8:30 PM Friday 2:00 - 8:30 PM Saturday 2:00 - 8:30 PM Sunday 2:00 - 8:30 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. next records
Hidden alley shop where every record has a scan-to-preview QR code.
Tip: Bring headphones — the QR preview system genuinely works well.
11-11 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan
Hours
Monday 1:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday 1:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday 1:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday 1:00 - 8:00 PM Friday 1:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday 1:00 - 8:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 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.
Grandfather's
Basement vinyl bar in the middle of Shibuya where an older gentleman seamlessly mixes records, from Phil Collins on up.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Smoking is allowed inside.
Japan, 〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya, 1-chōme−24−７ Shibuya Flat Bld., B１
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM Thursday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM Friday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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Part of a road trip
- Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka4 stops