jazz inn take-5
About
This jazz cafe is located in a quiet residential area, a 10-minute walk from the east exit of Wakayama Station.
It has been a jazz café (now a jazz cafe) since its opening in 1978.
Although it is open in the evenings, it is a place where you can relax with soft drinks.
There are also live performances and jam sessions on weekends.
Quick Info
- Address
- 2-2-15 1F, Oda, Wakayama Shi, Wakayama 640-8323
- Phone
- 073-472-2636
- Website
- https://takejazz.jimdofree.com/
- Booking
- Book / Apply
Access & Map
It's 650m (10-minute walk) from the east exit of JR Wakayama Station. From the east exit, walk straight east for about 400m, and you'll see a Haruyama clothing store on your left. Turn right at the traffic light and walk 250m; it's at the corner of the traffic light.
Live House Details
Features
Yamaha grand piano C2, drum set, 8-channel PA system
Contrabass, electric bass, semi-acoustic guitar, bass amp, guitar amp, and other equipment are also available.
Ideal for trio to quintet live performances.
Capacity: 25 people
Opening hours: 18:30 - 22:30
How to perform here (5 steps)
- Send a demo through the booking contact form or email
- Booking staff interview / portfolio check
- Date confirmation + gear list & ticket count discussion
- Sound check on the day (usually 90 min before doors)
- Show & settlement (cash on the night or transfer later)
🌐 Foreign Musician Friendly
- English staff
- Not confirmed — please call ahead
- Booking difficulty
- — (call to confirm)
🎸 Beginner's Guide
- Day-of essentials: instrument cable, drumsticks, change of clothes
- Load-in: usually 60–90 min before doors
- Ticket quota (noruma): discussed at booking — typical 10–20 tickets at ¥2,000–3,500
- Recording / video: always confirm in advance
Please feel free to contact us for any inquiries regarding live performance bookings, events, private bookings, etc.
Business Hours: 6:30 PM onwards (Private bookings are not subject to these hours)
Please contact us by phone at 073-472-2636, then send details via email below.
Closed on Sundays and public holidays (Private bookings are not subject to these hours)
