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Tower Records Shibuya

Tower Records Shibuya

4.414,176 reviews
Music megastore · Huge vinyl selection · Shibuya landmark
📍 1-chōme-22-14 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan
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Hours
  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

The full picture

This is a massive multi-story flagship music store that remains a sanctuary for physical media, offering an exhaustive collection of vinyl, CDs, and merchandise across all genres.

It is a primary destination for music collectors, J-pop enthusiasts, and audiophiles seeking rare classical or ambient recordings.

The store is best visited during weekday mornings to navigate the multiple floors and listening stations without the peak Shibuya crowds.

💡 Bring your passport to the third floor to take advantage of the efficient tax-free shopping service for foreign visitors.

Visitors love
  • massive variety of genres
  • well-organized floor layouts
  • extensive classical music collection
  • helpful and welcoming staff
  • seamless tax-free process
Some note
  • limited promotional deals

Good to know

Is it good for kids?
Not mentioned in reviews.
Is it OK on a rainy day?
Yes, the store spans multiple indoor floors, making it an excellent refuge for browsing during bad weather.
How long should I stay?
Music fans should allow at least one to two hours to explore the specialized sections across its nine floors.
Is a reservation needed?
No reservation is needed for general shopping, though special artist signings may have separate requirements.
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Visitor reviews

★★★★★Thantakorn Lakanasirorat · 6 months ago
Amazing place where the records of all possible genres can be found!!! Very well thought on floor arrangement for customers’ convenience. Located in Shibuya, it is not difficult to get to this wonderful store at all. The shop offers just many many records, and they even claim that they are the biggest classical music records collection in the world, and I agree!!! I am very happy that in digital age like today, the businesses that promote physical records like Tower Records are still going strong.
★★★★★muhammad bronco bien lee · 5 months ago
quite an array of new and old and a mix of different artists with a decent price, the vinyls were all split quite well into genres with arranged by letter of artists as well. I personally purchased 26k worth of items and was well worth it! walking and perusing was an experience :^) wished for better deals anyways
★★★★★dehwee j · a month ago
Came here for the first time specifically for the vinyl floor (Level 6). Massive variety of anime titles, picked up Spirited Away soundtrack and Linkin Park Hybrid Theory. The staff are great and happy to help. Buying tax-free was a breeze at the Level 3 counter. (Don’t forget your passport) Overall a very chill, easy shopping experience!
★★★★★Vegas Lee · 6 months ago
Crazy experience! It was so amazing to finally be in Tower Records and you could tell how seriously important Japan takes their music. To have a dedicated huge ambient section featuring the finest artists around the world is something you do not get to experience everyday. There was a signing session and everything was really stimulating in a good way. Staff were so nice and welcoming.
★★★★★龍mallow · a month ago
Incredible place ! I didn’t know it existed before going to Japan ! There are so many artists featured there, among them are my favorites that I’ve know ever since I was a kid : Ado, Eve, Tuki., and so many more ! If you are a Jpop fan like myself PLEASE do not miss this place ! I went home happy and with 2 Ado albums (one piece red & her utaite album). I definitely recommend this place !