Upcoming Nightlife📍 SapporoOfficial

Sound Lab mole

An underground live house and club beneath Tanukikoji, a pillar of Sapporo's scene hosting both touring bands and DJ nights.

Sound Lab mole
Photo: Mugu-shisai · CC BY-SA 3.0

When · Where

When
2026/09/12 09:00
Where
Sound Lab mole(B1/B2 Nikoh Bldg, Minami 3 Nishi 2-14, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
City
Sapporo
Getting there
Short walk from Susukino or Odori subway stations
Price
Ticket/door price varies by live or club event
Organizer
Sound Lab mole

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
Short walk from Susukino or Odori subway stations Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
Paying
Ticket/door price varies by live or club event. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
night owls, music fans

Highlights

  • Dual live-house and dance-club programming since 2006
  • Underground room below the Tanukikoji arcade
  • Featured venue for SNOW MIKU and touring acts

Background & story

Opened November 2006 in central Sapporo, mole became a cornerstone of the city's live-music and club culture.

Good to know

Check whether your date is a 'live' or 'club' event — start times differ a lot.

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