BarUSAGI & USAGI♭
Kyoto, Kansai
Tucked just off the lively Shijo–Kawaramachi corridor in central Kyoto, Bar USAGI & USAGI♭ is a rabbit-themed music kissa that feels like a secret local salon for serious listeners; the twin spaces—one a convivial bar with playful decor, the other a quieter, dimly lit listening room (the “♭”)—offer two distinct ways to enjoy sound in Kansai’s old-city heart. Vinyl stacks and well-worn jazz, city-pop, and avant-garde LPs line the shelves, and the owner, who doubles as curator and occasional DJ, prides themselves on seamless sets that link classic Japanese grooves with unexpected global picks. Visitors come for carefully mixed cocktails, intimate live nights, and the hush-you’re-in-a-kissa etiquette that lets the music breathe; regulars appreciate the attentive, unpretentious atmosphere and the way late-night conversations drift around needle drops. If you want an authentic Kyoto night that values listening as much as socializing, this little dual-room gem feels perfectly local and quietly unforgettable.
Tucked just off the lively Shijo–Kawaramachi corridor in central Kyoto, Bar USAGI & USAGI♭ is a rabbit-themed music kissa that feels like a secret local salon for serious listeners; the twin spaces—one a convivial bar with playful decor, the other a quieter, dimly lit listening room (the “♭”)—offer two distinct ways to enjoy sound in Kansai’s old-city heart. Vinyl stacks and well-worn jazz, city-pop, and avant-garde LPs line the shelves, and the owner, who doubles as curator and occasional DJ, prides themselves on seamless sets that link classic Japanese grooves with unexpected global picks. Visitors come for carefully mixed cocktails, intimate live nights, and the hush-you’re-in-a-kissa etiquette that lets the music breathe; regulars appreciate the attentive, unpretentious atmosphere and the way late-night conversations drift around needle drops. If you want an authentic Kyoto night that values listening as much as socializing, this little dual-room gem feels perfectly local and quietly unforgettable.