record bar 33 1/3 rpm
Shibuya, Tokyo
Tucked down a quieter lane of Shibuya away from the scramble and neon, Record Bar 33 1/3 RPM feels like a modern kissaten for vinyl lovers — an intimate listening bar where the ritual of dropping a 33 1/3 LP is central to the evening. The space is softly lit, lined with shelves of well-loved records and a couple of lovingly maintained turntables, and the staff are the kind of people who know the stories behind each pressing; they'll happily cue up dusty Japanese jazz, mellow city pop, or obscure psych grooves to match your mood. Seats are arranged so conversation never drowns the music, and there's a respectful hush when a record spins, giving the whole place a cinematic, time-warped atmosphere that contrasts nicely with Shibuya’s outside chaos. Whether you come for a carefully mixed cocktail, a slow coffee, or to trade listening tips with fellow aficionados, the bar feels like an insider’s refuge where music discovery is slow, deliberate, and rewarded — perfect for travelers wanting an authentic dose of Tokyo's vinyl culture.
Tucked down a quieter lane of Shibuya away from the scramble and neon, Record Bar 33 1/3 RPM feels like a modern kissaten for vinyl lovers — an intimate listening bar where the ritual of dropping a 33 1/3 LP is central to the evening. The space is softly lit, lined with shelves of well-loved records and a couple of lovingly maintained turntables, and the staff are the kind of people who know the stories behind each pressing; they'll happily cue up dusty Japanese jazz, mellow city pop, or obscure psych grooves to match your mood. Seats are arranged so conversation never drowns the music, and there's a respectful hush when a record spins, giving the whole place a cinematic, time-warped atmosphere that contrasts nicely with Shibuya’s outside chaos. Whether you come for a carefully mixed cocktail, a slow coffee, or to trade listening tips with fellow aficionados, the bar feels like an insider’s refuge where music discovery is slow, deliberate, and rewarded — perfect for travelers wanting an authentic dose of Tokyo's vinyl culture.