South Of TokyoEntertainment

Entertainment in South Of Tokyo

  1. A

    Sirius

    Cocktails with a view from the 70th floor of the Yokohama Royal Park Hotel.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Peace

    Diagonally across from Yokohama Stadium, this airy, stylish bistro and lounge attracts a young, attractive crowd for its extensive cocktail menu, decent food and groovy beats. Live music some nights.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Nana's Green Tea

    Contemporary takes on traditional Japanese drinks: latte of frozen maccha (powdered green tea) with whipped cream, drinks with azuki beans, and a steaming bowl of zensai (azuki bean soup).

    reviewed

  4. D

    Windjammer

    The setting feels like the inside of a yacht – all the better to listen to live jazz nightly, from 8pm; look for the English sign.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Motion Blue

    Upscale venue with a solid line-up of jazz, fusion, world music, J-pop and more.

    reviewed

  6. Kamome

    This is the best place in town to catch some serious live music, with a line-up that includes veteran and up-and-coming talents playing jazz, funk, fusion and bossa nova. The interior is stark and sophisticated, the crowd stylish and multigenerational. Exit 3 of Bashamichi station points towards a side road; to get here, follow it for several blocks until you see the small neon sign on your right.

    reviewed

  7. Downbeat Bar

    Jazz kissa, which fall somewhere between cafes and bars, boast extensive jazz-record collections. This is one of the oldest (1956) in Yokohama, with over 3000 albums and some serious speakers. Occasional live music means an occasional cover charge. Look for the 2nd-floor red awning.

    reviewed

  8. Craft Beer Bar

    This small counter bar has a revolving selection of 10 domestic craft brews on tap. There's no English menu, but you can just tell the barman what you want (ale, stout etc) and how you want it (pint or glass), and he'll happily oblige. Look for a plain wooden door in the alleyway, with English on the awning.

    reviewed

  9. F

    Bar Ram

    Kamakura has pockets of nightlife, including this hole in the wall in the lanes off Komachi-dōri. It's a tachinomiya (drink-while-standing bar) with plenty of old Rolling Stones vinyls and friendly banter. Look for the English sign.

    reviewed