Live Music & Karaoke · Noge / Sakuragicho (Yokohama)
Downbeat (Yokohama) ダウンビート
Jazz kissa in Yokohama's Noge area dating from 1956, with a huge record collection and occasional live jazz.
Hours16:00-00:00
ClosedMondays
Getting thereSakuragicho Station (JR), 5 min walk
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeEvenings; check the event calendar
Address1-43 Hanasakicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0063
Websiteyokohama-downbeat.com
About
Downbeat is one of Japan's oldest surviving jazz cafes. Behind a red awning near Sakuragicho, it plays records from thousands of LPs on serious speakers, with walls covered in clippings and jacket art. Time Out Tokyo includes it among the best jazz joints in the Tokyo area.
Highlights
- Opened in 1956
- Huge jazz LP collection
- Occasional live sessions
- Near Noge and Sakuragicho
Tips
- Reserve for live nights
- Counter seats are slightly quieter
- Cash is handy
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