Bars
and Nightclubs Nagoya, Japan
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Nightlife
areas include Sakae, Nagoya Station, Fushimi.
Further from the center of the city you will find
great restaurants, bars and cafes - mainly along
the Higashiyama and Tsurumai subway lines in the
up-market Yagoto, Irinaka, Motoyama and Imaike
districts. The nightlife in Nagoya caters to any
and all interests, ranging from book-talking and
poetry-reading coffee shops to a masochistic night
at a sketchy club. And, of course, a wide range
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The hub of Nagoya's nightlife is Sakae, where
you can mingle with the locals at any given
hour of the night. There are plenty of bars
and restaurants in which to sit around and drink
and eat, so just pick one with an atmosphere
that suits your mood. For live music, try Memory
Lane for a taste of the blues or Gary's Motown
for R&B or Motown sounds. Nova Urbana hosts
live samba shows regularly and Club Quattro
Nagoya gives you a wide variety of music to
choose from.
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Bottom
Line Nagoya
4-7-11 Imaike
Metro Building 2F
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
464-0850
Imaike Station
+81
(0)52 741 1620
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Yes,
Nagoya has a Bottom Line. It is a sister to the
famed club in New York and, as such, regularly
presents high-level performances of popular music
acts. Shows include famous Japanese pop bands
that attract teenage fans, as well as more established
international acts that are popular with the baby-boomer
bunch. The interior format can vary greatly depending
on the program. Seating up to 300, or more if
SRO. A small selection of drinks and snacks are
available at the bar.m
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Cafe
Elm
2-4-5 Fukiage
Chikusa-ku
Nagoya
464-0856
Fukiage Station
+81
52 733 0085
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Unique
nightclub dedicated to chanson and other romantic
styles of music. A must for fans. It features
live acts every night by local artists and guests
from other parts of Japan and overseas. Small
and cozy, seating approximately 50, with a utilitarian
interior given some atmosphere by strategically
placed drapery and lighting. Fare is plain (music
is what is important here) with house wines and
carafe, along with soft drinks and a small selection
of whisky. Door charge includes one drink and
a small dish of appetizers.
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Club
Diamond Hall
2-1-9 Shinsakae
Unryu Flex Building, West Wing 5F
Nagoya
460-0007
Shinsakae Station
+81
52 265 2665
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One
of several small halls in Nagoya to catch popular
music with domestic and international stars appearing
on its stage. This one actually has tiered seating
behind the large main floor, so the arrangement
and atmosphere can change depending on the performance
and the size of the audience. With a seating capacity
of up to 800, shows range from recitals of local
dance schools to internationally known popular
music bands. A small bar offers a modest selection
of drinks and light snacks.
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Club
Quattro
3-29-1 Sakae
Parco, East Mansion 8F
Nagoya
460-0008
Yabacho Station
+81
52 264 8211
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As
one of a small chain of nightclubs in major cities
across Japan, this club regularly books up-and-coming
bands that have hits on the charts but are still
too new to fill large concert halls. With a capacity
of only a few hundred, it is possible to see some
of the latest popular music in a close, intimate
atmosphere. Sellouts and SRO nights are common.
Established bands, or their individual members,
on solo or revival tours also show up occasionally.
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Country
Joe
2-8-9 Shinsakae
Nagoya
460-0007
Shinsakae Station
+81
52 251 5770
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A
long established bar run by a fan of American
country music. Warm, cozy, friendly are all adjectives
that would describe the atmosphere that “Joe
has created here. A musician himself, Joe often
has live acts, local musicians and the occasional
special guest, on the tiny stage in the back that
play good ole country-and-western and other country-flavored
music (albeit with a Japanese accent). Simple
eats, a selection of beers and cocktails, and
the ubiquitous bottle keep are all available for
reasonable prices. Door charge for live music
starts at JPY500, depending on whose playing.
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Jazz
Inn Lovely
1-10-15 Higashi-sakura
Higashi-ku
Nagoya
461-0005
Hisaya-odori, Sakae Stations
+81
52 951 6085
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With
a central location, a long history, and a shadowy,
intimate atmosphere, this is one of the premier
places in Nagoya to enjoy live jazz. Regular acts
include local, national and international artists.
Opened 30 years ago, Lovely patrons have seen
some of the regular artists that appear on the
stage here go on to become nationally known recording
stars. Live music starts at 8pm and admission
(none after 11.30pm) varies with the artist playing.
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Nova
Urbana
4-2-7Sakae East Building B1
Nagoya, AICHI PREFECTURE
460-0008
Phone:
+81 ( 0 )52 263 0354
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restaurant caters to the large Brazilian population
in Nagoya and the surrounding area as well as
locals and other foreigners, so it is probably
the most genuine Brazilian restaurant in the whole
of Japan. The atmosphere is straight out of Rio.
Before you even open the door you hear, almost
feel, the sound of samba from the live bands that
play nightly. Go along hungry and try out the
barbecue of beef, pork, chicken and sausage or
the meat or bean stews. Wash them down with local
or imported beers, then relax and enjoy the music
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Plastic
Factory
32-13 Kanda-cho
Chikusa-ku
Nagoya
4500002
+81
90 9894 9242
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Flashing
lights, foot-tapping music, and vibrant colors
welcome you to the Plastic Factory. The place
was earlier used as an old plastic manufacturing
unit, but in its new avatar, it stands as one
of the hip joints in Nagoya. The in-house DJ renders
lively tracks, and plays everything from trance
to house. On weekends you will find a live band
playing to a packed house. The bar is well-stocked
and serves amazing concoctions throughout the
night. The club is also hired for private parties
and product launches, so do check the program
schedule before making your plans.
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Star
Eyes
G House Building 1F
3-4-1 Kikuzaka-cho, Chikusa-ku
Nagoya
464-0836
Kakuozan Station
+81
52 763 2636
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Jazz
thrives in Japan, and this place is one of the
best in Nagoya to hear some really good live acts,
as well as partake of some good eats and drinks.
A little off the beaten track, but still easy
to get to, this place also offers a slightly more
spacious venue and a more rational layout than
many such “live houses in town. Live bands
include local artists as well as national and
international guests. Admission for live music
varies.
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Tokuzo
1-6-8 Imaike
Blue Star Building 2F
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
464-0850
Imaike Station
+81
(0)52 733 3709
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A
relatively new establishment, this nightclub is
making a name for itself by providing entertaining
shows in a totally unpretentious manner. The interior
is simply a rectangular space with a stage at
one end and a bar to one side with tables, chairs,
and benches occupying the middle. Music is featured,
and ranges from local amateur bands to internationally
recognized artists - a grab bag of entertainment.
The owner here refers to his place as an 'open
house/live house'. Drinks start at around JPY500,
simple eats from JPY350 to JPY750.
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