Jazz Town Utsunomiya

Enjoy the wonderful sound of jazz in Utsunomiya

Utsunomiya City in Tochigi Prefecture is the hometown of world famous jazz musicians such as Sadao Watanabe and Haruhiko Takauchi. To make Utsunomiya a Jazz Town, various musical events are taking place throughout the year. New jazz-related groups are being created owing to the efforts of jazz lovers as well as owners of clubs and music houses that have a connection to jazz music. One such group is the Utsunomiya Jazz Association, and its member clubs are hosting live jazz performances where you can feel the vibes of Jazz Town Utsunomiya.

If you are a first-timer, no problem! You will be warmly welcomed by regulars and staff members in a bright atmosphere. Enjoy a wonderful night in Jazz Town Utsunomiya.

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	1-9 Izumicho, Utsunomiya-city, Tochigi, Japan (Kindaijin)
Telephone Number	Kindaijin: 81-28-621-8052 Utsunomiya Convention & Visitors Bureau: 81-28-678-8039
Website	https://www.ujazz.net/index.html
Business Hours	Please visit our website for details.
Days Closed for Business	Please visit our website for details.
Price	Please visit our website for details.
DIRECTIONS	Around JR Utsunomiya Station, Tobu Utsunomiya Station, and LIGHTLINE stops

Central Area

Utsunomiya, the most populous city in Tochigi, is about an hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen, and serves as a major transportation hub for the different regions of the prefecture. In addition to being known for its famous Gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), Utsunomiya is called the “city of jazz and cocktails”, as there are numerous venues for hearing live jazz music, and the bartenders are quite skilled, so there are plenty of options for enjoyable nightlife.