Electrik Jinja

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Chiyo Bldg, B1, 5-9-22 Dai 2, Roppongi
Roppongi 7 Chome 12-21 Minato-ku Tōkyō-to JP

Electrik Jinja opened in April 2012 and quickly became the hippest  spot in Roppongi. It’s a spacious basement joint only 2 minutes walk from Roppongi intersection.

They play a nice mix of jazz, world music and contemporary beats, with the occasional live jam session in the midnight hours. Local trumpeter Toku-san hosts his weekly ‘Toku’s Lounge’ event on (most) Tuesday evenings, and DJs also do occasional parties. The bar is already a well known hang out for visiting foreign musicians as well after they finish their early gigs elsewhere.

Owner Kenji-san is a a friendly host who knows the local music scene back to front so it’s always great to chat with him about what’s currently going on.  The food menu was recently expanded too beyond the usual bar offerings so you can get some late-night grub without leaving. Roppongi’s main drag is full of dull bars with horrible music; Electrik Jinja thankfully provides a home for real music heads.

 

Size
31-40
Directions

Station: Roppongi

Exit: Exit 3

Distance from station: 3 minutes

At Roppongi intersection go down the hill from Almond Cafe. Pass Sweet Basil jazz club on your right, across the street on the left side you’ll see the red-signed Japanese fast food joint Sukiya (すき家). Take the stairs to the left of Sukiya , you’ll see the Jinja sign with Miles on it right next to the stairs.

Date published
12/17/2012 Updated Mar 2015
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