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CLUB METRO is a basement club in Kyoto that opened in 1990, and it describes itself as the longest-running club still operating in the city.
- Opened
- 1990
- Capacity
- 300
- Sound
- Techno
CLUB METRO: quick facts
Checked Sep 2026- Address
- Ebisu Building B1F, 82 Shimotsutsumi-cho, Kawabata-dori Marutamachi-sagaru, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8396, Japan Directions
- Nearest station
- Jingu-Marutamachi Station (Keihan line), exit 2 leads straight into the club
- Opening hours
- Varies by event; club nights such as Connected Underground on 16 Oct 2026 open at 22:00
- Opened
- 1990 36 years
- Capacity
- 300 people
- Age limit
- No minors after 22:00; official photo ID required
- Tickets
- Connected Underground with Stefan Goldmann on 16 Oct 2026: JPY 2,600 including one drink, JPY 2,100 for students (club website)
- Cloakroom
- Lockers for valuables
- Founders
- Zac Up Co., Ltd. (head office listed on the club website)
- Sound
- Techno, House, Electronic
About CLUB METRO
CLUB METRO is a basement club in Kyoto that opened in 1990, and it describes itself as the longest-running club still operating in the city. It sits on the B1 floor of the Ebisu Building by the Kawabata-Marutamachi crossing in Sakyo Ward, with a direct entrance from exit 2 of Jingu-Marutamachi Station on the Keihan line. The room holds 300 people standing. METRO books live shows and DJ nights across many genres, and its own history lists Daft Punk, Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills and James Blake among past guests, along with early shows by Kyoto acts such as Kyoto Jazz Massive and Quruli. The Diamonds Are Forever party, started by members of the performance group Dumb Type and Simone Fukayuki, has run since the club's first years. The October 2026 programme includes Stefan Goldmann and DJ Kawasaki.
Door policy
From the club's own rulesMinors are not admitted after 22:00, so bring an official photo ID such as a driving licence or passport for the age check. Valuables should be kept in the lockers.
Where to stay near CLUB METRO
Hotels on the mapEbisu Building B1F, 82 Shimotsutsumi-cho, Kawabata-dori Marutamachi-sagaru, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8396, Japan · Jingu-Marutamachi Station (Keihan line), exit 2 leads straight into the club
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Frequently asked questions
What people search about CLUB METROHow do you get to CLUB METRO in Kyoto?
CLUB METRO is in the basement of the Ebisu Building at the Kawabata-Marutamachi crossing in Sakyo Ward. Exit 2 of Jingu-Marutamachi Station on the Keihan line connects straight to the club entrance, and city buses stop at Marutamachi Keihan-mae, two minutes away.
How much are tickets for CLUB METRO Kyoto?
Prices depend on the event. For Connected Underground with Stefan Goldmann on 16 October 2026, entry was JPY 2,600 including one drink, or JPY 2,100 for students. Tickets for shows are sold through Ticket Pia, e+, Lawson Ticket and at the club.
What is the capacity of CLUB METRO Kyoto?
The club gives its maximum capacity as 300 people standing or 50 seated. Despite the small room, METRO says it has hosted international acts such as Daft Punk, Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Richie Hawtin and Jeff Mills.
Do you need ID to get into CLUB METRO Kyoto?
Yes. Minors are not admitted after 22:00, and the club asks guests to bring an official photo ID, such as a driving licence or passport, for the age check. ID can also be checked when buying alcohol.
Last checked 30 September 2026 against the club's own programme. Spotted something out of date? Write to info@technoairlines.com.
Upcoming festivals in Japan
Festivals in JapanPlanning a trip around CLUB METRO? These festivals are coming up in the same country.
INTERGALACTIC: PLANETFALL16 - 18 Oct 2026 • Hinode (Tokyo), Japan
Lost&Find17 - 18 Oct 2026 • Hamamatsu (Shizuoka), Japan
Sawagi Festival23 - 25 Oct 2026 • Higashiagatsuma (Gunma), Japan
PROX7 Nov 2026 • Oiso (Kanagawa), Japan
GROW THE CULTURE OPEN AIR7 - 8 Nov 2026 • Hinode (Tokyo), Japan
FRONTIER14 - 15 Nov 2026 • Toyota (Aichi), Japan
MUTEK20 - 23 Nov 2026 • Tokyo, Japan
GMO Sonic3 - 4 Apr 2027 • Saitama, Japan
Rainbow Disco Club16 - 18 Apr 2027 • Higashi-Izu, Japan
Transcendence7 - 9 May 2027 • Kitaaiki (Nagano), Japan
Ultra Japan18 - 19 Sep 2027 • Tokyo, JapanPlaylists for the CLUB METRO sound
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