Live Music & Karaoke · Naramachi (Nara)
Blue Note Naramachi ブルーノート (blue note Naramachi)
Small jazz bar on the second floor of a Naramachi townhouse, where the owner spins jazz records and hosts occasional live nights.
HoursWed/Thu 12:00-21:00; Fri/Sat/Sun 15:30-21:00
ClosedMondays, Tuesdays
Getting thereKintetsu Nara Station (Kintetsu), 10 min walk
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeEvenings; check the event calendar
Address2F, 11 Shonamicho, Nara, 630-8363
Websitekyoto-bluenote.jp
About
This cosy jazz bar in Nara's old merchant quarter is run by an owner with a deep record collection. Most days it is a listening bar for drinks and records; some weekends bring small live performances.
Highlights
- Jazz records in a Naramachi townhouse
- Occasional live nights
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Walkable from Kintetsu Nara
Tips
- Opening days are limited; check before going
- Weekend evenings are best for live music
- Cash is safest
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