Live Music & Karaoke · Shinjuku
Shinjuku PIT INN 新宿ピットイン
Tokyo's most famous jazz club, running since 1965, with live modern and free jazz every day in a Shinjuku basement.
HoursDaytime sessions from about 13:30-14:00; evening shows open 19:00, start 19:30
ClosedOpen most days
PriceEvening show: ¥3,300
Afternoon session: ¥2,750
Afternoon session: ¥2,750
Getting thereShinjuku-sanchome Station (Marunouchi/Fukutoshin/Shinjuku lines), exit C5, 3 min
Time needed2-3 hours
Best timeEvening shows; afternoon sessions are a cheap way in
AddressAccord Shinjuku B1F, 2-12-4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Websitepit-inn.com
About
Pit Inn opened in 1965 and has been the home stage for generations of Japanese jazz musicians, from mainstream to avant-garde. Shows run every day, with cheaper afternoon sessions and evening concerts that include one drink in the price. The room is a plain basement focused on listening, so expect attentive, quiet audiences.
Highlights
- Over 60 years of Japanese jazz history
- Live music every day, afternoon and evening
- Ticket includes a drink
- Serious listening room
Tips
- Reserve through the website form or by phone the day before; walk-ins are fine for many shows
- Pay in cash at the door
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