Bar Metro Northern Higashiyama

The only club we’ve ever seen inside a train station, the aptly named Metro is located in one of the entrance tunnels to the Keihan Line’s Marutamachi Station.

Metro has been just about single-handedly been keeping Kyoto on the musical map for small indie bands, both domestic and international. I can still hear the beats echoing from Cut Chemists mad show here and many other interesting acts have done their stuff on the tiny stage here. Metro is also famous for hosting various alternative orientation events, like “Non-hetero at the Metro” and “Diamond Night Cabaret Night.”

English address:
BF Ebisu Bldg., Marutamachi sagaru, Kawabata, Sakyo-ku

Japanese address:
左京区川端丸太町下恵美須ビルBF

Opening hours:
About 9pm-3am
Closed irregularly

Price:
Admission: 500-3000, varies daily

Non-smoking area: No

Nearest Transport:
1min walk from Jingu Marutamachi Station Exit 2, Keihan line

Telephone: 752-4765

Website: Official website (Japanese)

Dresscode: None

Near To Here:
Metro is located in Kyoto’s Northern Higashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Northern Higashiyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

Where Is This Place Located?

• Open the Kyoto map
• You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
• Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
• Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
• If you’re using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.

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