YORK
Ishikawa - Kanazawa, Chubu
Tucked just off Kanazawa’s central shopping streets and only a short stroll from the castle and Kenrokuen, YORK YORK is the kind of intimate music kissaten locals point you to when they want you to hear the city’s quieter side; step inside and the bustle outside fades into warm wood tones, low lighting, and the soft crackle of vinyl. The owner curates a tasteful mix—late-night jazz, city pop gems, and rare Japanese folk pressings—played loud enough to feel vivid but gentle enough to invite conversation, and there’s a clear listening etiquette that makes the room feel like a shared living room for strangers who love sound. Coffee is brewed with the same care as the setlist—pour-over in chipped porcelain if you want to linger, or a measured cocktail when the evening shifts toward live performances by local players squeezed into the tight, friendly space. For travelers wanting an authentic music-first experience in Kanazawa, YORK YORK offers that rare blend of expert curation, neighborhood warmth, and the feeling that every visit will reveal a new record and a new story.
Tucked just off Kanazawa’s central shopping streets and only a short stroll from the castle and Kenrokuen, YORK YORK is the kind of intimate music kissaten locals point you to when they want you to hear the city’s quieter side; step inside and the bustle outside fades into warm wood tones, low lighting, and the soft crackle of vinyl. The owner curates a tasteful mix—late-night jazz, city pop gems, and rare Japanese folk pressings—played loud enough to feel vivid but gentle enough to invite conversation, and there’s a clear listening etiquette that makes the room feel like a shared living room for strangers who love sound. Coffee is brewed with the same care as the setlist—pour-over in chipped porcelain if you want to linger, or a measured cocktail when the evening shifts toward live performances by local players squeezed into the tight, friendly space. For travelers wanting an authentic music-first experience in Kanazawa, YORK YORK offers that rare blend of expert curation, neighborhood warmth, and the feeling that every visit will reveal a new record and a new story.