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Tokyo: Shimokitazawa Late Night
Two Shimokitazawa listening bars a few minutes apart: Little Soul Cafe for soul and funk, then Upstairs Records & Bar for obscure dub and thousands of records.
Walkable · 2 stops · about 0.1 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 2 stops
1. Little Soul Cafe
Shimokitazawa soul and funk bar where the DJ and bartender plays from a large, impressive record collection. Complimentary popcorn and chips come with drinks.
Tip: Cash only, with a 500 yen cover charge. Open every night from 7 PM.
Japan, 〒155-0031 Tokyo, Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 3-chōme−20−２ 大成ビル ２階
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 2. Upstairs Records & Bar
Shimokitazawa listening bar with thousands of records and a strong sound system. Reviewers love the obscure dub and On-U Sound selection and the welcoming owner.
Tip: Open late, from 9 PM. Check the bar's Instagram first, since a visitor found it closed.
3-chōme-27-1 Kitazawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 155-0031, Japan
Hours
Monday 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Tuesday 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Wednesday 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Thursday 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Friday 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Saturday 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Sunday 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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