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Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
Japan's classic route by bullet train: Tokyo's Shibuya and Shimokitazawa, Kyoto's Nakagyo, then Osaka's Umeda and Shinsaibashi.
Route: Tokyo → Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka · 14 record stores across 4 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Tokyo: Harajuku to Shibuya
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 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 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
Stop 2: Shimokitazawa Crawl
Flash Disc Ranch
Shimokitazawa shop where the owners ask about your taste and dig out Japanese jazz and rock records you did not know to look for.
Tip: Up a flight of stairs on the second floor.
Misuzu Bldg. 2F, 2丁目-12-16 北沢 世田谷区 東京都 155-0031, Japan
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Jet Set Shimokitazawa
Small, unique Shimokitazawa branch of the Kyoto-born Jet Set, with a good, curated selection.
Tip: Records on the Jet Set website may be at the Kyoto main store, so check stock first.
〒155-0031 Tokyo, Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 2-chōme-33-12 柳川ビル 201号, 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 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Disk Union Shimokitazawa
A branch visitors call one of the best in Tokyo, with a clear layout, vinyl in every genre and good prices.
Tip: Leave extra time. Reviewers call it dangerous for your wallet.
〒155-0031 Tokyo, Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 1-chōme-40-6 Kashiwa 3rd, 1階, 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 Jazzy Sport Shimokitazawa
Cute Shimokitazawa record shop and dance studio with friendly staff, good prices and a music-first vibe.
Tip: More new than second-hand stock.
〒155-0031 Tokyo, Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 2-chōme-19-17 サワダヤビル 3F-A, Japan
Hours
Monday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stop 3: Kyoto Crawl
Tower Vinyl Kyoto
Vinyl-only Tower store in Kawaramachi OPA, a favourite stop for travelers.
Tip: Open until 9 PM.
〒604-8505 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Komeyachō, 385 河原町オーパ 5F, 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 Joe's Garage
Second-floor Kyoto shop with good prices and a friendly owner. Visitors have found original 1970s pressings and first Japanese pressings.
Tip: Open until 10 PM.
〒604-8124 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Obiyachō, 572 富紗屋ビル 2F, Japan
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Jet Set Kyoto
Kyoto main store of Jet Set, with a good selection of jazz, hip-hop and house, mostly new records, and staff who give good recommendations.
Tip: Mostly new, not much second-hand.
〒604-8006 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Shimomaruyachō, 410番地 ユニティー河原町ビル 4F, 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 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stop 4: Osaka: Umeda to Shinsaibashi
Tower Vinyl Umeda
Vinyl-only Tower store in Umeda that visitors call the best selection in Osaka, with friendly, accommodating staff.
Tip: Open until 10 PM.
〒530-0013 Osaka, Kita Ward, Chayamachi, 10-12 NU chayamachi 4F, 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 Disk Union Osaka
Second-hand records, cassette tapes and CDs from Japanese and foreign artists at mostly fair prices.
Tip: A short walk from Tower Vinyl Umeda.
〒530-0027 Osaka, Kita Ward, Dōyamachō, 15-17 ACTIII 1F, 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 Record Shop Rare Groove
Carefully curated Nishi-Shinsaibashi shop that visitors call an incredible place for digging, and where the owner picks gifts for friends.
Tip: Open until 6 PM, so go earlier in the day.
〒542-0086 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Nishishinsaibashi, 1-chōme-9-28 Lee Structure, 202, Japan
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday Closed Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Newtone Records
Shinsaibashi shop for house, techno, bass and electronic music, with a rare Japanese house section and fair prices.
Tip: Dance and house diggers should start here.
〒542-0086 Osaka, 大阪市中央区Chuo Ward, Nishishinsaibashi, 1-chōme-10-33 北炭屋ビル2F, Japan
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 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.