jazzbar 燐

I visited this bar recently while staying at a nearby ryokan. Without getting too personal, my day was very difficult as I had to say goodbye to my teenaged daughter who lives in Fukui-ken.

After going for a quick walk around the area (and deciding that nothing was open), I did a web search for 'cocktails'. With low expectations, I walked towards the 'jazzbar' and was highly impressed by what I discovered.

When I entered, the venue was lively and many groups were enjoying a quiet drink together. I sat at the bar, had a quick chat with the lovely owner (Nozomi) and worked my way through the list of cocktails.

Nozomi noted that there's a Hungarian guy in town who sometimes visits. As if on cue, he entered, sat at the bar and we had a decent chat. During this time I also had a quick chat with some local artisans who gave me some recommendations on local woodwork, pottery and lacquerware). As an overall feel, I think the bar is very welcoming and accessible to everybody (including those who come from outside Japan).

The decor (which others have pictured) is beautiful. Also, the sound system is PERFECT for jazz! I forget the specifics but from memory it was a relatively high-end ~1970's Marantz system with a vacuum tube pre-amp. The music was soft and beautiful (in a world where our ears are often being overwhelmed by loud, jumpy speakers). I enjoyed being able to hear the music properly and suspect Nozomi is very knowledgable about the music / technology.

Overall the service, music and decor were impressive and I got the feeling that Nozomi is a very lovely, calm entertainer. Though young, she wore a fun-looking yukata and I think gave a modern spin on the traditional service that the area is known for. It's great to see the younger generation moving this town forward with such venues as I think the area (though mostly frequented by domestic tourists) is well worth a visit for all. Well worth going out of your way to visit...

山中の友人に連れられて行き、あまりの素敵さに一目惚れ。次にまた山中に行く機会があれば必ず寄りたいお店です。

卒業旅行で京都からお邪魔しました。
大変綺麗な落ち着いた雰囲気のバーで、一人で行っても集団で行っても楽しめると思います。
マスターが大変気さくな方で、地元の方ともうまく話を繋げて下さり楽しく交流が出来ました。是非また伺わせていただきたいと思います。
山中温泉を訪れる際は足を運んでみてください。

マスターのこだわりがつまった、和モダンなオシャレなBAR。
音楽も器もインテリアもどれもステキ。
地元の常連さんが多いカジュアルさがありながらも、非日常も味わえる。
大勢でも一人でも、ゆっくりできる空間です。
お酒が飲めたら頻繁に通うのにな♪

山中温泉旅行中に夫婦+家族で
お邪魔させていただきました！
凄くオシャレな雰囲気でマスターも凄く優しい
方でした！！
またお邪魔させていただきます🙇‍♂

静かな雰囲気で、気さくな仲間と会話が楽しめるお店です。
地元民も通いつめる一人でも心地良い音楽と時間をお酒と一緒にゆっくり味わえます。

山代温泉のjazz BARブラウンのママに「山中の燐に行っておいでよ。素敵なママよ」って紹介されました！そのうち是非寄せていただきます🙏

素敵なバーです。近所なら頻繁に通うのになぁ〜

気軽に呑めるお店です。

山中温泉でバー🍸✨🍸

一見何屋？と言う感じの入口。アルコールは豊富に取り揃えています。カウンター席、ボックス席あります。マスターが女性なので女子旅の方にもお勧めします。希望はウオッカ冷やしておいて欲しかった(笑)