TN Koramu Bldg, 2-12-13, Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi
Kichijōji Honchō 2 Chome 26-14
Musashino-shi
Tōkyō-to
180-0004
JP
0422-28-50350422-28-5035
Strings is a long running restaurant/live jazz club in bustling Kichijoji, one of the most popular neighborhoods in western Tokyo for a night out.
There is good Italian food on the menu (try the pizzas), and live music every night of the week. Vocal jazz, fusion, Latin are the main styles, with the occasional blowing quartet. Strings is a good way to start a jazz-bar hop night in Kichijoji.
Size
21-30
Food
Yes
Directions link
Directions
Station: JR Kichijoji
Exit: North Exit
Distance from station: 5 minutes
Easy to find from the North Exit, check the map on the website.
Date published
Updated October 2025 08/02/2009
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