Penny Lane at Go Harajuku
Location: 6 Chome-2-7 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Harajuku, Tokyo
A cosy Beatles-themed cafe near Miyashita Park, serving comfort food and drinks in a music-loving atmosphere.
A cosy Beatles-themed cafe near Miyashita Park, serving comfort food and drinks in a music-loving atmosphere.
Penny Lane is a small, music-themed cafe nestled in the Jingumae district, drawing its name and inspiration from the classic Beatles song. The interior is decked out with vintage record sleeves, retro posters, and warm wood furnishings that evoke the spirit of a 1960s Liverpool listening room transplanted into central Tokyo. It is the sort of place where the soundtrack matters as much as the food, with classic rock and pop flowing from the speakers throughout the day.The menu focuses on comforting cafe fare: toasted sandwiches, pasta dishes, and generous slices of homemade cake, all served in relaxed portions that invite lingering. Drinks range from standard coffee and tea to fruit lassis and occasional seasonal specials. Prices are refreshingly modest for the neighbourhood, making it a popular hideaway for locals and in-the-know visitors alike.
Tucked away at 6 Chome-2-7 Jingumae, the cafe is within easy walking distance of both Harajuku and Shibuya stations. Seating is limited, so arriving slightly off-peak improves the chances of grabbing a table. The relaxed pace and musical backdrop make it an ideal spot to recharge between bouts of Harajuku shopping.
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Breanne Mezei
The match and milk mix ice cream is out of this world
WF T
Great pit stop for ice cream, drinks and alcohol in omotesando
Patrick “Ricky” Unson
They serve delicious vanilla soft serve with a cute and creative cone wrapper!
Xiaohua T
What a great hidden gem. What makes it so special are people who work there, extraordinary service, and by that I do not think super classy like you will get in five-star hotels, but friendly and warm that makes you remember them.
Saskia Wong
SUCH DELICIOUS SOFT SERVE! Avoid the boring queues elsewhere and eat this srsly cute and amazing ice cream 🥲 …
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Penny Lane
Pennsylvania Storefront
A shop with a red neon sign reading 'PENNSYLVANIA' above the entrance. The building has white brick walls and a red door. A fire hydrant is visible on the right side of the entrance.
Penny Lane Maker's Mark Shop Front
A charming shop front with a red door and white brick facade. A sign reading 'Maker's Mark' hangs prominently, along with another sign indicating 'Cafe & Bar'. The entrance is adorned with hanging plants and a netted enclosure. A guitar rests on the ledge above the door, adding to the artistic ambiance.
Penny Lane Cafe Entrance
Red door with 'OPEN' sign and multilingual welcome notice; white brick wall features neon wings, 'PENNY LANE' lettering, and a lit sconce.
Penny Lane Entrance
Exterior view of a shop entrance with red door, clear plastic curtain to left, potted plants on both sides, and illuminated signboard in front.
Penny Lane Storefront
A low-angle shot of a shop entrance with a red sign reading 'PENNY LANE' above the glass door. Inside, various beverages are displayed on the counter, including OR, Coca-Cola, and Jim Beam High Noon whiskey. A promotional standee advertises a Penny Lane T-shirt for ¥5,300 (tax included). An ice cream cone-shaped light fixture is visible to the left.
Penny Lane Shop Front
A charming shop front with a sign reading 'PENNY LANE' above the entrance. A large ice cream cone decoration sits atop a barrel, accompanied by two small figures holding an 'OPEN' sign. The storefront features blue-framed glass doors and windows displaying posters inside. Outside, there is a red brick walkway and tables covered in checkered cloths.
Maker's Mark Cafe & Bar exterior at night
Night shot of a white brick building with red door and signage including 'Maker's Mark', 'Cafe & Bar PENNY LANE', Japanese signs, trash bins, and chalkboard menu board.
Penny Lane Exterior
A street-level view of a shop entrance featuring two signs. The left sign is white with a yellow square logo showing stylized faces and the text 'PENNY LANE OMOTE-SANDO'. To its right, a chalkboard menu lists items like '生ビール ¥650', 'グラスワイン ¥650', 'スパークリング ¥700', 'バーボン ¥900', and mentions '前菜初 ¥100~' along with other offerings in Japanese.
Penny Lane Neon Sign
Night shot of a building exterior featuring a bright neon sign reading 'PENNY LANE' in red and blue tubing, mounted above the entrance. The sign is illuminated against a dark sky with visible tree branches and architectural details like columns and an air conditioning unit nearby.
Penny Lane Music Bar Signage
A close-up photo of a shop entrance featuring a hanging 'COME IN, WE ARE OPEN' sign and a poster advertising the 'MUSIC BAR' at Penny Lane Clubcafe in Harajuku, Tokyo. The poster includes event times (Thursday/Saturday PM 7:00-11:00), a quote about happiness and love, and an illustration of two characters.
Penny Lane Music Bar Entrance
Red door with glass panel and a poster advertising 'Music Bar' events every Thursday-Saturday at Penny Lane. White brick wall features neon wings sign and red lettering 'PENNY LANE'. Red sculpture resembling a lobster or crab in foreground.
Cafe & Bar Penns Lane Exterior
A charming storefront with a red door and white brick walls. A guitar hangs above the entrance, next to a wooden sign reading 'WINE'. To the right, a large heart-shaped decoration made of colorful tiles displays 'PENNSLANE'. A chalkboard sign indicates it is a Cafe & Bar serving wine.
Food Advertisement Sign
A promotional signboard displaying Japanese sweets and Harajuku Gyoza Dog, featuring images of ice cream cones and gyoza dogs with prices listed in yen.
Harajuku Soft Ice Cream & Harajuku Gyoza Dog Menu Sign
A framed menu board on a stand displaying soft ice cream and gyoza dog options, with prices in yen.
Soft Serve Ice Cream Advertisement
A promotional poster featuring three ice cream cones: a large green matcha cone, a smaller white milk cone, and a mixed flavor cone. Text highlights 'Delicious Soft Serve Ice Cream', 'Special Selected Matcha' made with Kyoto Uji Matcha, and 'Excellent Milk' without oils or fragrances. A star badge indicates '600 YEN'. The background is light yellow.
Signage Display at a Bar or Restaurant
A collection of signs and notices displayed on barrels and boards outside a venue, likely a bar or restaurant in Japan. The signs include '原宿ワインバル' (Harajuku Wine Bar), 'Closed', 'Penny Lane', and handwritten notes about daily specials like '本日の貸切り' (Today's exclusive) and '外国一馬(G)' (Foreign One Horse (G)). There is also information about pizza, XIN selection, homemade olives, and other offerings.
Matcha Ice Cream Cone
A hand holds a waffle cone filled with swirled green matcha ice cream and white cream, wrapped in a black paper sleeve with fireworks design. Background includes framed posters, one showing a person's face, and a display of small items on shelves.
Azuki & Milk Soft Ice Cream Ad
A printed advertisement poster featuring a soft-serve ice cream cone with brown swirled topping, labeled 'Hokkaido Tokachi Azuki & Milk'. The ad includes Japanese text and pricing in yen (¥500-CUP, ¥450-). It mentions traditional Japanese wagashi sweets ingredients.
Penny Lane Signage
A white sign with a yellow logo and the text 'PENNY LANE omote-sando harajuku' stands next to a chalkboard menu board listing prices for beer, wine, and cocktails.
Music Room Interior
A small music room with red walls and white brick accents. Two guitars (acoustic and bass) are set up on stands near floor monitors. A stack of audio equipment sits center stage under a 'Penny Lane' poster. Microphones, stools, and speakers surround the space. Two people sit in foreground; one appears to be playing guitar.
Music-themed interior display
Interior scene featuring framed vinyl records on the wall, a table with red checkered cloth displaying merchandise including a sign reading 'PENNY LANE', and another table in foreground holding a mug and menu card.
Ice cream cone display with sign
A large ice cream cone sculpture sits on a barrel, next to a small deer figurine. A street sign reading 'PENNY LANE' is visible nearby.
Penny Lane Glass with Ice
A clear glass mug filled with ice and water, featuring a yellow label with cartoon faces resembling John Lennon and Paul McCartney from The Beatles. The text on the glass reads 'Beatles & Rockin Roll' at the top and 'PENNY LANE' at the bottom.
Ice cream shop counter display
A white countertop in a shop displays ice cream cones, mugs with Japanese-style illustrations, and promotional posters advertising Azuki Max sweets. A sign reads 'SMILE! YOU'RE ON CAMERA'. The background includes a glowing ice cream light fixture.
Food on table with drink
A close-up of a hot dog in a bun, wrapped partially in branded paper, sitting on a white plate. Next to it is another wrapped food item and a glass bottle with dark liquid, possibly soda or juice. The items rest on a red-and-white checkered tablecloth.
Peny Lane Neon Sign
A vintage-style neon sign with a yellow glow, featuring an illustration of two figures and the text 'PENY LANE' along with smaller text below. The sign is mounted on a black frame and placed on a red brick surface outdoors.
Meal with Curry and Rice
A plate of food featuring yellow rice topped with a red curry sauce, accompanied by shredded carrots and purple cabbage. A woven basket sits behind the plate on a wooden table. In the background, there is an outdoor seating area with plastic tables and chairs visible through glass doors.
Interior of a cozy cafe or restaurant
The image shows the interior of a small, modern cafe or restaurant with wooden flooring and tables. There are four tables with brown chairs arranged in two rows. In the background, there is a kitchen area where a staff member wearing an apron is visible. The walls are painted white, and there is a staircase leading to another level on the right side. Lighting fixtures hang from the ceiling, adding to the warm ambiance.
Music-themed cafe interior
Interior shot of a cozy cafe or music shop with white brick walls adorned with numerous vinyl record album covers, primarily from The Beatles and other classic rock bands. Red and white chairs surround small tables under track lighting and hanging lamps.
Interior of a bar or lounge
The image shows the interior of a dimly lit room with white brick walls, likely a bar or small lounge. There are several wooden chairs and a long bench along the left wall. A projector is mounted on the ceiling, suggesting it might be used for entertainment. Framed pictures and posters adorn the walls, including what appears to be a framed menu or promotional display. The atmosphere suggests an informal social space.
Outdoor Cafe Scene with Ice Cream Display
A sunny street view of a cafe exterior featuring white buildings, outdoor seating under awnings, and a large ice cream cone display on a barrel in the foreground. A menu board is visible near the entrance.
Matcha and Vanilla Ice Cream Cones
Two ice cream cones with alternating swirls of green matcha and white vanilla soft-serve, placed in branded cups on a red-and-white checkered tablecloth. Background includes framed posters on the wall.
Penny Lane Coffee & Curry Signage
A street scene featuring a white signboard with 'PENNY LANE' and a logo, alongside another sign reading 'COFFEE & CURRY PENNY LANE'. The area includes potted plants, a red door, and a covered walkway.
Peanuts-themed mug with napkins
A white ceramic mug featuring a yellow square illustration of Snoopy and Woodstock from the Peanuts comic strip, placed on a red-and-white checkered tablecloth. The mug contains folded beige paper napkins.
Music Room Interior
A cozy music room with pink walls, acoustic panels, and musical equipment including guitars, speakers, and amplifiers. A poster on the wall reads 'Lonely Hearts Club Cafe Penny Lane'. Red stools are arranged near a small table.
Food Item on Plate with Background Ad
A close-up of a food item, possibly a hot dog or similar sandwich, served in a bun with toppings including lettuce and sauce, placed on a white plate. In the background, there is an advertisement featuring text that reads 'world's first!' along with other partially visible text.
Vintage Music Display
A display table with a red and white checkered cloth, featuring vinyl records, a small piano model, and other music-related items. The wall behind has framed album covers and posters. A red door labeled 'TOILET' is visible to the left.
Ice Cream Cone Display with Dolls
A large, white soft-serve ice cream cone on a yellow base sits atop a barrel-like stand. Two small dolls with blonde hair and red bows are positioned at the base of the cone, holding a sign that reads 'COME IN WE ARE OPEN.' In the background, there is an outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under a canopy. A heater is visible to the right, and posters or advertisements can be seen on the wall behind the counter.
Posters on White Brick Wall
Two framed posters mounted on a white-painted brick wall inside a shop or cafe. The left poster is gold with Japanese text and black-and-white photos, dated 1975. The right poster is red with a white dove graphic and English text reading '3 DAYS OF PEACE & MUSIC'. Lighting includes track lights and a hanging pendant lamp.
Soft Serve Dessert Cup
A cup of soft-serve ice cream with vanilla and chocolate flavors, placed on a white table in an outdoor setting. The cup has handwritten text that reads 'PENNY LANE' and mentions 'in harmony'. A clear plastic spoon rests beside the cup.
Music-themed interior display
Interior view of a room with white shelving units displaying vinyl records and album covers on the walls. A drum set is positioned in front of the shelves, flanked by red chairs and small tables. The space has exposed brick flooring and track lighting overhead.
Food and Drink on a Wooden Table
A white plate with minced meat over yellow rice, garnished with shredded carrots, purple cabbage, and cucumber slices. A glass of dark soda with ice and a straw sits nearby, along with a water glass and a woven basket in the background.
Interior of a small cafe or shop
The image shows the interior of a small, cozy establishment with wooden flooring and tables. There are several chairs around the tables, some occupied by customers. A person is standing near the window, possibly taking an order or interacting with someone inside. The entrance to the shop is visible on the left side, leading outside where a blue curtain can be seen. Posters or signs are displayed on the windows, likely advertising menu items or promotions.
Merchandise Display Corner
A small corner display featuring t-shirts and merchandise on a table covered with a blue cloth. A calendar showing the Beatles is mounted on the white brick wall, alongside a WiFi sign.
Raw Meat Platter with Garnish
A wooden board holds thinly sliced raw meat, likely prosciutto or similar cured ham, garnished with fresh herbs and red peppercorns, dusted with grated cheese.
Interior Room with Projector Screen
A room featuring a large projector screen displaying a blue sky and ocean scene. The space includes white chairs, a small table, a red electric guitar leaning against a brick wall, and audio equipment on the floor. A black cabinet holds various items including framed pictures and bottles.
Matcha and Strawberry Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone
A hand holds a soft serve ice cream cone with alternating swirls of green matcha and white vanilla, topped with a strawberry-colored waffle cone. The cone is wrapped in a black paper sleeve with gold patterns. In the background, there are framed posters on the wall, including one with 'ANRI' visible. On the table, there's a mug cup priced at $2,000, along with other merchandise items like t-shirts.
Record Display Shelf
A white shelving unit filled with vinyl records and album covers, arranged in a grid-like pattern against a window wall. The shelves are illuminated by natural light from behind the glass panes.
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