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Tokyo: Shibuya to Ebisu Listening Bars
Dogenzaka's Record Bar 33 1/3rpm, B.Y.G and Bar Music, The Music Bar -Cave Shibuya-, then Grandfather's basement vinyl bar, PASS with its experimental and electronic sets, then Spincoaster Ebisu on the fourth floor. Seven rooms to hear records in, mostly within walking distance in Shibuya.
Walkable · 7 stops · about 1.8 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 7 stops
1. Record Bar 33 1/3rpm
Basement Shibuya record bar run by a courteous owner and bartender who play requests with great sound quality. Visitors treat it as a place to spend the evening.
Tip: Read the bar's website and house guidelines before you go; reviewers say it is not for quick drop-ins. Smoking is allowed. Closed Sundays.
1-chome-6-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya Five Building B1, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan
Hours
Monday 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Tuesday 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Wednesday 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Thursday 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Friday 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Sunday Closed 2. B.Y.G
Three-floor Dogenzaka bar with an old-school interior and music played on Daitone loudspeakers, plus food and an English menu. The basement has space for live music.
Tip: Smoking is allowed inside, and reviewers say the sound is not hi-fi. Open every day from mid-afternoon to 2 AM.
2-chome-19-14 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan
Hours
Monday 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM Tuesday 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM Wednesday 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM Thursday 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM Friday 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM 3. Bar Music
Fifth-floor Dogenzaka listening bar with an impressive vinyl and CD collection, a warm vintage sound system and a DJ who takes requests. Some of the records and CDs are for sale.
Tip: There is a 1,000 yen cover per person, and you may wait a few minutes outside before entering. Open every night, late on Fridays.
1-chome-6-7 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan
Hours
Monday 6:30 PM - 1:00 AM Tuesday 6:30 PM - 1:00 AM Wednesday 6:30 PM - 1:00 AM Thursday 6:30 PM - 1:00 AM Friday 6:30 PM - 4:00 AM Saturday 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM 4. The Music Bar -Cave Shibuya-
Basement music bar in Shibuya with creative cocktails explained by the staff, good vinyl sound and a DJ spinning 80s music. It was also a filming location for a TV drama.
Tip: Reservations are recommended. Closed Sundays. Cocktails run about 1,500 yen according to a visitor.
1-chome-15-12 Shibuya, LAIDOUT SHIBUYA B1F, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan
Hours
Monday 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM Tuesday 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM Wednesday 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM Thursday 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM Friday 6:00 PM - 3:00 AM Saturday 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sunday Closed 5. 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 6. 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 7. Spincoaster Music Bar Ebisu
Fourth-floor Ebisu music bar that visitors call a favorite in all of Tokyo, with a great music selection and staff who know their drinks. It seats only 12 to 14.
Tip: Open every night from 7 PM. Small room, so it suits pairs more than groups.
Japan, 〒150-0022 Tokyo, Shibuya, Ebisuminami, 3-chōme−3−１ VORT恵比寿Ⅳ 4F MUSIC BAR TOKYO
Hours
Monday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Tuesday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Thursday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Friday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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.
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Part of a road trip
- Japan's Listening Bar Trail4 stops