Vinyl Shops in Kyoto
46 spots across 9 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Skip the high-street chains — Kyoto's real shopping happens in independent boutiques, vintage troves, and local markets. We've mapped 46 of them across 9 neighborhoods, each rated 4.7★ on average by shoppers who came back with something worth carrying home.
Gion has the densest stretch of independents. MUSIC BAR universe -GION- is the one locals mention first.
All 46 vinyl shops spots in Kyoto — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
GRÜN Shisha Record Teahouse
Pop
ほんとレコード
Parallax Records
Davada Coffee & Records
Hachi Record Shop and Bar
Jazzy Sport Kyoto
Hitozoku Record
Meditations
ART ROCK NO.1 中古レコード販売買取店
Take-J
Taiyo
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Vivrant Disc Store
BBG RECORD
VINYL RECORD MUSIC BAR 『P.M.SOUNDS KYOTO』
ほんとレコード
JAPO-RHYTHM 詩の小路店
Parallax Records
Meditations
Jazzy Sport Kyoto
RECORDSHOP GG
Nijo-koya
Kurs
Naniwa Camera Kyoto Store
ART ROCK NO.1 中古レコード販売買取店
Taiyo
Higashiyama (around Kiyomizu-dera Temple)
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GOOD morning RECORD BAR
Kiyomizu-dera Hondo (Main Hall)
The Stage of Kiyomizu
Kiyomizudera Koyasunoto Pagoda
マイナーコードとシュクル
Kiyomizu-dera Chinjudo (Kasugasha)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best vinyl shops in Kyoto?
Polomaps has curated 46 vinyl shops spots in Kyoto, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include MUSIC BAR universe -GION-, GRÜN Shisha Record Teahouse, Vivrant Disc Store. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Kyoto have the best vinyl shops?
The best neighborhoods for vinyl shops in Kyoto include Gion, Downtown Kyoto (Shijo-Kawaramachi), Sanj, Okazaki. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these vinyl shops spots near me in Kyoto?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Kyoto or anywhere else.
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