姫ヶ池Barやもり
Nagoya, Aichi
Tucked into a quiet side street of central Nagoya, Himeike Bar Yamori (姫ヶ池Barやもり) feels like a secret kissaten reborn for night owls and vinyl hunters — part cosy coffeehouse, part late-night bar with a serious ear for music. The space is small and warmly lit, with wood-paneled walls lined by rows of records and an old-school turntable that the owner treats like a musical altar; regulars come for carefully brewed coffee by day and hand-mixed cocktails by night while the sound system spins deep cuts from jazz, city pop, folk and psychedelic grooves alongside local indie releases. What makes it special is the listening culture: conversations here lower as tracks play out, bartenders will happily queue up an obscure request, and occasional guest DJs or musicians turn an ordinary evening into an intimate living-room performance. If you want an authentic Nagoya music experience — where discovery outweighs spectacle and the focus is on sound, stories, and slow conviviality — Himeike Bar Yamori is a must-stop for both record lovers and travelers seeking a genuine slice of local nightlife.
Tucked into a quiet side street of central Nagoya, Himeike Bar Yamori (姫ヶ池Barやもり) feels like a secret kissaten reborn for night owls and vinyl hunters — part cosy coffeehouse, part late-night bar with a serious ear for music. The space is small and warmly lit, with wood-paneled walls lined by rows of records and an old-school turntable that the owner treats like a musical altar; regulars come for carefully brewed coffee by day and hand-mixed cocktails by night while the sound system spins deep cuts from jazz, city pop, folk and psychedelic grooves alongside local indie releases. What makes it special is the listening culture: conversations here lower as tracks play out, bartenders will happily queue up an obscure request, and occasional guest DJs or musicians turn an ordinary evening into an intimate living-room performance. If you want an authentic Nagoya music experience — where discovery outweighs spectacle and the focus is on sound, stories, and slow conviviality — Himeike Bar Yamori is a must-stop for both record lovers and travelers seeking a genuine slice of local nightlife.