Jazz and the Occasional Showa Retro Tunes Flowing from the Speakers: Bar Tsukuyomi
The landmark for this shop, located at Kawaramachi Marutamachi (河原町丸太町), is a signboard with a moon motif. Upon opening the heavy wooden door, a spacious area unfolds, with music emanating from a massive ‘Siemens’ wall-mounted speaker. The presence of old records, books, and the warm atmosphere also evokes a sense of nostalgia.
It has been 19 years since Hiraiwa Eiji, who was the final proprietor of the popular jazz café Onriedo (厭離穢土), opened this bar, and four years since it moved to its current location.
“This is a shop where even bar first timers can enjoy themselves. Please feel free pop by casually, just like a café.”
Recommended Drink: La France Sidecar
Cozy Sips in a Comfortable Space: Hiraiwa Eiji
Bar Tsukuyomi (Bar 月読) Shop Info
Address: 399 Iseyacho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
Tel: 090-6062-0621
Opening Hours: 18:00 – 01:00 (Closes at midnight if there are no guests)
Closed: Tuesdays
Note: Payment is cash only
Official Website:
https://bartsukuyomi.wixsite.com/home
*This article is a re-edited reprint from the magazine ‘Waraku‘ (和樂) (October/November 2023 issue).
*All listed prices include tax. Prices and opening hours are subject to change; please check before visiting.
Composition: Kawamura Yuko (川村有布子) / Photography: Ito Makoto (伊藤 信)
This article is translated from https://intojapanwaraku.com/travel/247160/
