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Tokyo has the biggest rock and metal bar scene in Japan. Most of the bars are in the large nightlife districts on the west side of the city: Shinjuku, Shibuya and Minato, which includes Roppongi. Suginami, home to Koenji and Asagaya on the JR Chuo Line, is a long-time neighborhood for live houses and used-record shops, and the Chuo Line continues west to Kichijoji, Kokubunji and Tachikawa. Many bars are small rooms on upper floors or in basements, so check the floor before you go.

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Kokubunji1 bar

★ Editor's Top Pick

Rockbar Painkiller

Kokubunji, Tokyo

Near Kokubunji Station, Rockbar Painkiller is a hard rock and heavy metal bar named, of course, after the Judas Priest classic. The owner left a long company career in 2016 to open a long-dreamed-of rock bar, has been to Wacken Open Air, the world's biggest metal festival, six years in a row, and still fronts a band with high-pitched screams and a Flying V. The owner's taste leans melodic: Michael Schenker, UFO, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Helloween, Sonata Arctica, Hammerfall and Avantasia are favorites. Rare music videos play on a 100-inch screen, and the bar hosts live shows and jam sessions. Drinks include beer, bourbon, whisky and shochu, with light bar snacks rather than full meals. Smoking is allowed inside on regular nights; on event nights, smokers step outside. Some English is understood, but a translation app on your phone is often the quickest way to chat.

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Minato8 bars

★ Editor's Top Pick

Metal Justice Tokyo

Minato, Tokyo

Located in the heart of Roppongi, Metal Justice Tokyo is a rock and heavy metal-themed bar packed with rare memorabilia and live videos. Enjoy craft beers and whisky served in unique band-logo glasses while connecting with fellow metalheads from around the world.

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Shinjuku20 bars

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Shibuya11 bars

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Suginami9 bars

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Taito4 bars

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Toshima4 bars

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Musashino2 bars

BAR JAPMusashino, Tokyo📺 Music Videos🍴 FoodView details →吉祥寺 Mojo CafeMusashino, Tokyo🎸 Classic Rock💿 Vinyl Records🍴 FoodView details →

Chiyoda1 bar

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