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Shibuya La.mama Guide: A Fan-Shaped Floor and a Giant Pillar Since 1982
What first-time visitors need to know about La.mama in Shibuya: how to get there, the unusual floor, capacity, lockers and cloak, tickets and practical tips.
La.mama (ラ・ママ) is one of Shibuya's classic live houses. It opened in May 1982 on the slope of Dogenzaka, and it's known for its fan-shaped floor with a big central pillar and for supporting indie bands since the 1980s boom. It sits in the basement of a building a short walk up the hill from the station's west side, so it's an easy stop if you're already in Shibuya.
Info checked against the venue's official channels and venue listings on October 18, 2026. Details can change, so confirm on the official page for your show.
Quick facts
| Opened | May 1982 |
| Address | Primera Dogenzaka B1F, 1-15-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (東京都渋谷区道玄坂1-15-3 プリメーラ道玄坂B1F) |
| Nearest station | Shibuya (JR West Exit). About 5–6 minutes on foot. About 8 minutes from the Keio Inokashira Line. |
| Capacity | About 250 standing (listings also mention around 100 seats for seated shows) |
| Floor | A fan-shaped floor with a large central pillar |
| Coin lockers | Reported as none. An older listing mentions a paid cloak service. Confirm with the venue. |
| Tickets | Each show's page on the venue's website, plus e+ (eplus), LivePocket and band or promoter links |
| Official links | Website |
Our own La.mama page lists upcoming shows here.
What it's like
La.mama holds about 250 people standing, which makes it a compact mid-sized room. The floor is shaped like a fan, and a large pillar stands in the middle of it, so the view depends on where you stand. Shows range from rock and pop to folk and R&B, and the room has a long history with indie and rock bands. The venue also takes seated shows, so check each listing to see whether the floor will be standing or seated.
If you want a clear view of the stage, arriving near the Open time and staying off to one side of the pillar usually works.
How to get there
La.mama is a 5 to 6 minute walk from Shibuya Station's west side. The venue's directions from the JR station:
- Leave through the West Exit and cross the bus terminal area.
- Take the alley between the Bank of Yokohama and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and walk straight up the slope.
- At the dead end, turn left. The road immediately bends right at a right angle; follow it and keep going uphill.
- At the top of the slope, turn right. La.mama is immediately on your left.
From the Keio Inokashira Line, leave through the Avenue Exit and follow the road up the hill; the venue is past a large apartment building and a big staircase on the right. Because shops and signs change, search for "Shibuya La.mama" in your map app as well.
Tickets and the door
Ticket details are listed on each show's page on the venue's website. Many shows use e+ or LivePocket, and many bands also take reservations directly (called torioki, where you give your name and pay at the door). Each show page on this site links to the official page when one is available. If you're new to the system, our first-timer's guide explains Adv/Door prices and reservations.
- Drink fee: A separate one-drink fee is collected at the entrance. Our live house guide explains how it works.
- Bags: Coin lockers are reported to be unavailable. An older listing mentions a paid cloak service, but confirm before you go.
- Last train: Check your last train home before you go. Most trains in Tokyo stop around midnight.