Pricing
Stop Guessing. Start Going.
Free gets you the raw feed. Paid gets you the signal. Pick the level that matches how deep you want to go.
Free
$0
forever
- Raw event feed from 22 Tokyo venues
- 400+ events per month, unfiltered
- Venue profiles and band directory
- Blog posts and scene guides
Curated
$10
per month
- Hand-picked shows only — no noise
- 2-week lookahead on upcoming events
- Advance list access ($10/event)
- Genre tags and editorial notes
Dedicated
$25
per month
- Full curated feed, no time limit
- Free advance list on every show
- Priority tour booking access
- Direct line to our team
Trip Pass
$25
one-time
- 2 weeks of full Dedicated access
- Perfect for tourists visiting Tokyo
- Free advance list during your trip
- No recurring charge
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Free | Curated | Dedicated | Trip Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event feed | Raw (400+) | Vetted picks | Vetted picks | Vetted picks |
| Lookahead | Current month | 2 weeks ahead | Unlimited | Unlimited (14 days) |
| Advance list | -- | $10/event | Free | Free |
| Genre tags | -- | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Editorial notes | -- | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tour booking priority | -- | -- | ✓ | -- |
| Direct team access | -- | -- | ✓ | -- |
| Blog & guides | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Questions
What exactly is the advance list?
The advance list is how Tokyo live houses work. Most shows have limited capacity (40–120 people). Getting on the advance list guarantees your spot and usually saves you ¥500–¥1000 vs. door price. With Curated, you can get on any show's list for $10. Dedicated members get advance list on every show, included in their subscription.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Both Curated and Dedicated are month-to-month through Stripe. Cancel from your account or email us. Your access continues through the end of your billing period. No questions, no guilt trips.
I'm only visiting Tokyo for two weeks. Which plan?
The Trip Pass. It's $25 one-time, gives you 14 days of full Dedicated access including free advance list. No subscription to remember to cancel. We built it specifically for people visiting Tokyo.
What makes the curation worth paying for?
There are 400+ shows per month across Tokyo. Most aren't worth your limited time. We've been in this scene for 15 years through Kaala — we know which bands deliver live, which venues have the best sound, and which nights have the energy. Curated cuts the noise to signal.
How is this different from Tokyo Gig Guide or other listings?
We focus on underground music — metal, hardcore, punk, noise, experimental. Not J-pop showcases or tourist-friendly rock bars. We've been doing this for 15 years as Kaala. Our data comes from 22 venue websites directly, updated daily. And we actually go to these shows.