BeautyHairSalon
Kyoto, Kansai
Tucked away in a quiet residential pocket north of downtown Kyoto (京都) in the Kansai (関西) region, Beauty Hair Salon is the kind of converted-space kissa that feels like a secret the neighborhood has been keeping for years; once a literal beauty parlor, the mirrors and soft vanity lights remain as quirky décor, now framing walls of vinyl and low, handcrafted shelves. The room is small and warmly lit, with a counter that invites conversation with the owner—an obsessive collector who spins everything from late‑60s Japanese jazz and city pop to obscure folk and experimental ambient records—so your visit feels less like background music and more like a guided listening session. Acoustic sets and intimate DJ nights happen between the well-placed potted plants and vintage salon chairs, creating a relaxed, almost living-room atmosphere where sound is given space to breathe. It’s a short, easy trip from central Kyoto yet deliberately removed from the tourist rush; come when you want to sit, listen closely, and discover local tastes in music that reveal a different, quieter side of Kyoto.
Tucked away in a quiet residential pocket north of downtown Kyoto (京都) in the Kansai (関西) region, Beauty Hair Salon is the kind of converted-space kissa that feels like a secret the neighborhood has been keeping for years; once a literal beauty parlor, the mirrors and soft vanity lights remain as quirky décor, now framing walls of vinyl and low, handcrafted shelves. The room is small and warmly lit, with a counter that invites conversation with the owner—an obsessive collector who spins everything from late‑60s Japanese jazz and city pop to obscure folk and experimental ambient records—so your visit feels less like background music and more like a guided listening session. Acoustic sets and intimate DJ nights happen between the well-placed potted plants and vintage salon chairs, creating a relaxed, almost living-room atmosphere where sound is given space to breathe. It’s a short, easy trip from central Kyoto yet deliberately removed from the tourist rush; come when you want to sit, listen closely, and discover local tastes in music that reveal a different, quieter side of Kyoto.