Blue Note Tokyo

Blue Note Tokyo jazz club, located near Omote-Sando station in Tokyo, Japan (website, map).

Welcome to Blue Note Tokyo

With an ideal, near-peerless name that lines up with the legendary Blue Note Records jazz label, the Blue Note jazz club brand almost needs no introduction. Most jazz fans are familiar with this spot, and its New York location is regarded as one of the most famous and prestigious jazz clubs in the world.

Entering Blue Note Tokyo

For those who gravitate towards more traditional and atmospheric images of small, dark, underground jazz clubs, visiting an extravagant jazz oasis like the Blue Note may present some hurdles to overcome. It’s natural that some people just love nice, small bars and cozy hideaways for drinking and listening to great jazz, feeling comfortable and relaxed in an at-home way.

Additionally, the Blue Note Tokyo location is particularly expensive and possibly even intimidating for first-timers. However, the selection of musicians and the quality of the experience offered at Blue Note Tokyo is hard to match.

Blue Note Tokyo bar and staff

Feelings of elegance and high-quality service fill the air, from opening the grand doors, descending an elegant staircase surrounded by stylish photographs, and entering the performance service. This trip from the street to the spacious listening room is like a magical passage to a different environment, resembling the change felt on vacation or when arriving at a resort. It’s an impressive transfer to an elegant place, dark and luxurious, with good lighting, and immaculate staff.

Blue Note Tokyo back bar

The atmosphere is gorgeous, like a combination of an exclusive movie theater and a high-end restaurant. While the floor seats are arranged in organized rows of tables and seats, lines of sight to the nearby elevated stage are quite good, depending on specific seats and the audience present.