Eigakan Jazz
ジャズ喫茶 映画館
Yanaka, Nezu & Sendagi · Jazz Kissa
A listening cafe for records and serious sound.
Eigakan Jazz is a basement jazz kissa in Hakusan where serious listening comes first. Warm orange-lit space with meticulous audio gear, small seating arranged for sound immersion, and simple menu (coffee, cake). No alcohol pressure.
⚠️ Note: Entrance is unmarked basement staircase—easy to miss. Closed Sun–Mon; verify hours before visiting.
As seen on Instagram
Original post by @flow.er0807
How to visit
- Address
- 5-33-19 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 4pm–10pm; closed Sun, Mon
- Price
- $$
- Rating
- 4.6 ★ (116 reviews on Google Maps)
- English (?)
- Yes
- Reservations
- Not required
Place data via Google Maps
First-timer tips
- Best for
- Jazz enthusiasts seeking an intimate basement kissa for solo visits, reading, or quiet listening; English-friendly owner.
- Avoid if
- Non-smokers (smoking reported by reviewers), visitors without cash (cash only), or those hoping for alcohol; closed Sun–Mon.
- Nearby pairing
- Pair with Kissa Nito (16 min northeast)
What makes it special
The space is built around listening, not socializing. Vintage audio equipment and wiring dominate the back wall; the IG post describes “male romance” in the gear setup. Seating (two-tops and communal tables) is positioned to catch the full sound. Orange ambient lighting and aged interior create an intimate, unhurried mood. Coffee and small cakes pair the experience. The post notes the sound pressure and clarity are unusually intense—“as if watching a live performance.”
How to visit
Walk from Hakusan Station (Toei Mita Line, A3 exit) along the street toward the “Eigakan” sign above a narrow staircase descending underground. Open Tue–Sat 4pm–10pm. Closed Sun–Mon. Cash or card; verify on visit. Phone: +81 3-3811-8932.
FAQ
Do I need to reserve a seat?
No reservation required, but arrive early for a better seat closer to the speakers if sound is your priority.
Is there alcohol?
The post mentions enjoying it without alcohol, in 'kissaten style'—suggesting the focus is listening, not drinking. Confirm the menu on visit.
What's on the menu?
The post mentions hot blended coffee and chocolate cake (gâteau chocolat). Expect a minimal coffee-shop menu focused on quiet listening.