Live Music & Karaoke · Kiyamachi / Sanjo
Live Spot RAG ライブスポット ラグ
Kyoto's long-running jazz, fusion and rock club (since 1981) on Kiyamachi, with nightly live music and a late bar.
HoursShows usually start 19:00; bar open late
ClosedVaries by schedule
PriceTypical ticket: ¥3,000
Getting thereSanjo Station (Keihan), 3 min; Kyoto-Shiyakusho-mae Station (Tozai Line), 3 min
Time needed2-3 hours
Best timeEvenings
AddressKyoto Empire Bldg 5F, 521 Kamiosaka-cho, Kiyamachi-dori Sanjo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Websiteragnet.co.jp/livespot
About
Live Spot RAG has been a fixture of Kyoto's nightlife since 1981, booking jazz, fusion, blues, rock and acoustic acts most nights. Live sets are followed by a relaxed late bar. It sits on the 5th floor of a building on Kiyamachi, a short walk from Pontocho.
Highlights
- Live music most nights
- Jazz, fusion, blues and rock
- Central Kiyamachi location near Pontocho
Tips
- Small and popular; reserve for weekend shows
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