大吉
Kyoto - Kyoto City Hall, Kansai
Tucked a short stroll from Kyoto City Hall in the calm, slightly bureaucratic neighborhood of Kyoto-shiyakusho-mae, Taichi (大吉) is the kind of small music kissaten that feels like a local secret: wood-paneled, low-lit and perfectly tuned for listening rather than for talking. Run with quietly obsessive taste by a proprietor who treats records as treasures, the space centers on an immaculate turntable and a well-curated shelf of vinyl that moves from mellow jazz and classic soul to Japanese city pop and tucked-away local releases; occasional live listening sessions and intimate acoustic nights make the place feel alive without ever losing its contemplative mood. You’ll sit close to the sound, sip a carefully brewed coffee or a neat cocktail, and notice how the bar’s sound system brings out details you’d miss elsewhere — it’s a refuge for music lovers who want a slow, true Kyoto evening where the soundtrack matters as much as the conversation.
Tucked a short stroll from Kyoto City Hall in the calm, slightly bureaucratic neighborhood of Kyoto-shiyakusho-mae, Taichi (大吉) is the kind of small music kissaten that feels like a local secret: wood-paneled, low-lit and perfectly tuned for listening rather than for talking. Run with quietly obsessive taste by a proprietor who treats records as treasures, the space centers on an immaculate turntable and a well-curated shelf of vinyl that moves from mellow jazz and classic soul to Japanese city pop and tucked-away local releases; occasional live listening sessions and intimate acoustic nights make the place feel alive without ever losing its contemplative mood. You’ll sit close to the sound, sip a carefully brewed coffee or a neat cocktail, and notice how the bar’s sound system brings out details you’d miss elsewhere — it’s a refuge for music lovers who want a slow, true Kyoto evening where the soundtrack matters as much as the conversation.