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Tower Records Shibuya タワーレコード渋谷店

One of the world's largest record stores, a yellow-and-red Shibuya landmark refreshed in 2026, J-pop, anime, idol and K-pop floors, vinyl, in-store events and the famous 'NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.' slogan.

Hours11:00–22:00

ClosedIrregular

PriceFree

Getting thereShibuya Station (Hachiko Exit), 5 min

Time needed45–90 minutes

Best timeWeekday evening

Address1-22-14 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo

Websitetowershibuya.jp

About

Tower Records went bust in the US, but its Shibuya store thrives: a multi-floor building by Shibuya's Jinnan crossing that's become a fan-culture hub. A renovation completed in early 2026 expanded the J-pop section, added a new immersive space on the ground floor and reworked several floors around fan merchandise, while the upper floors keep vinyl, Western music and classical. Expect huge displays for whichever idol group or anime has a release that week, in-store live events and signings, and plenty of fans taking photos with their favourite artists' displays. Japanese CDs with exclusive bonuses are the classic buy.

Highlights

Multi-floor flagship refreshed in a 2026 renovation
Expanded J-pop floor and anime/idol sections
Vinyl and Western music floors
In-store live events, signings and fan displays
Exclusive Tower Records merch and 'NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.' goods

Tips

Tax-free with your passport on ¥5,000+ per store per day; from 1 Nov 2026 you pay the 10% tax at the till and reclaim it at airport customs, so keep purchases in your carry-on
Check the in-store event calendar online, free mini-lives happen often
Japanese CDs often come with store-exclusive bonuses (tokuten), ask at the counter
It's a 5-minute walk from the Scramble Crossing via Jinnan

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