Live Music & Karaoke · Sannomiya (Kobe)
Chicken George THE LIVE HOUSE CHICKEN GEORGE
Long-established live house near Ikuta Shrine in central Kobe, a fixture of the city's rock and indie scene.
Hours13:00-22:30
Getting thereSannomiya Station (JR / Hankyu / Hanshin), 5 min walk
Time needed2-3 hours
Best timeEvenings; check the event calendar
Address2-17-2 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0011
Websitechicken-george.co.jp
About
The Live House Chicken George has been staging bands in Kobe's Sannomiya area since the 1980s. Its basement hall has a solid PA and hosts domestic touring acts, local bands and club events most nights.
Highlights
- Kobe's best-known live house
- Touring Japanese bands
- Good sound system
- Walkable from Sannomiya
Tips
- Buy advance tickets through the venue or ticket agencies
- Drink ticket required on entry
- Entrance is easy to miss; look for the sign
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