Soul Trane — Restaurant in Tokyo

Such a welcoming intimate space for those who love jazz. Showed up randomly for the hour they had left and it was such a joy. I could hardly communicate with the owner but he made sure I knew how much time left and how much it was.

At the end of it, the owner hopped on the set and killed it on the drums. They even invited me to play in a set with them. I absolutely would have if I knew what I was doing. Never going to forget this place, and plan to come back once I...

My first time going to a jazz bar. And what an amazing experience it was. Live music performed by different musicians every night. You pay an entrance/performance fee, and get a free drink alongside that. Be sure to arrive early, since performances usually last feom 7pm to 10pm. During pause you can chat with the musicians, but some of them might not speak English, be aware of that. The staff is really friendly and I felt very welcome even though I speak very...

I came here on my final night in Japan and it was a perfect way to end the trip! Within a second of opening the door, the owner very kindly made sure I had a drink ready for me.

The performances from the jazz musicians were incredible, and I was fortunate to talk to some of the band members for a pretty long time. It was worth going just for how nice the people were!

If I visit Tokyo again, I would absolutely...