Services · Practical guide

Jankara

Kansai's Favorite Karaoke Chain, Free Bottomless Soft Drinks & Smart App Entry

What to expect, how it works, payment details, and common mistakes — in one place.

Quick Facts

Feature Details
Japanese nameジャンカラ (Jankara)
CategoryEntertainment / Kansai Regional Cultural Icon, Private Room Karaoke & Self-Service Beverage Bar (Jankara Official Website)
Store CountOver 180 prime locations concentrated across Western Japan, heavily blanketing Osaka (Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Umeda, Namba), Kyoto (Kawaramachi, Kyoto Station), Kobe (Sannomiya), Hyogo, and Kyushu, operated by TOAI Co., Ltd. (Store Directory)
Ordering StyleFrictionless smart retail or self-service kiosk: automated lobby check-in terminal (or "Sugu-Kara" app straight-to-room bypass); self-serve bottomless drink bar; in-room touchscreen song selection; automated payment machine upon exit
Membership Required?No membership or ID required for standard guest check-in at lobby kiosks; free Jankara mobile app unlocks member discounts and front-desk-free room entry
Approximate Price RangeDaytime rates ~¥200–¥380 per 30 minutes (bottomless soft drinks included for ¥0 extra); evening rates ~¥400–¥750 per 30 minutes; Free Time afternoon/night blocks ~¥1,100–¥2,500; Tax-Free not applicable (leisure service) (subject to revision)
Payment MethodsCash, major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club), Japanese transit IC cards (ICOCA, Suica, PASMO), electronic money (iD, QUICPay), and mobile QR payments (PayPay, Rakuten Pay, d-Barai, au PAY, Alipay, WeChat Pay)
Multilingual SupportAutomated lobby check-in kiosks feature multilingual UI (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean); in-room song touchpads support English and Asian languages; website features complete tourist guides
A Super Jankara karaoke store in Kawaramachi, Kyoto
Photo: Kirakirameister · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

Jankara (ジャンカラ - short for Japan Karaoke Atsume), operated by TOAI Co., Ltd. and instantly recognizable across Western Japan by its vibrant orange-and-blue sign, is a beloved karaoke institution across Kansai. In cities like Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, Jankara is woven into everyday social life. Jankara completely eliminated the hidden fees common at other entertainment venues by establishing two standout consumer policies: 1) Free unlimited self-serve soft drink bar (Nomihoudai) is included in EVERY room plan at zero extra charge, and 2) 100% free food and beverage bring-in policy (持ち込み自由 - BYOF)! You can buy takoyaki on Dotonbori, walk into Jankara, grab an empty paper cup for bottomless fountain soda, and sing for hours at some of Western Japan's most competitive rates.

How to use

  1. Step into the Lively Lobby: Jankara stores are located at nearly every major street corner in downtown Osaka and Kyoto.
  2. Automated Kiosk Check-In (Zero Language Barrier!):
    • Skip waiting in line! Walk directly to the touch-screen Self-Check-In Kiosk (無人受付機) in the lobby.
    • Tap your language: English, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese.
    • Enter your party size and choose how long you wish to sing (e.g., 1 hour, 2 hours, or Free Time).
    • The machine instantly prints your Room Ticket (部屋伝票) showing your room number and building floor.
  3. Grab Your Free Drinks from the Drink Bar:
    • Before heading into your room, stop by the central Drink Bar (ドリンクバー) located on your floor.
    • Grab an empty paper cup and enjoy unlimited self-serve fountain sodas, iced green tea, melon soda, ginger ale, coffee, and soup machines—all 100% free and included!
  4. Enter Your Suite & Start Singing:
    • Enter your room, turn on the wireless touchpad (Denmoku), and switch the language to English.
    • Browse global song databases, adjust microphone volumes, and sing your heart out.
    • Spread out your own outside food, takoyaki, or snacks on the table!
  5. Automated Self-Checkout:
    • When your time expires, bring your printed room barcode ticket to the Self-Checkout Kiosk (自動精算機) near the exit.
    • Scan the barcode, tap your credit card, ICOCA transit card, or pay with cash, and walk out. Effortless, transparent, and completely automated!

Services & options

  1. The Ultimate Dotonbori Street Food Pairing (BYOF): Buy fresh, sizzling Osaka Takoyaki and Kushikatsu skewers from street stalls and eat them hot inside your private air-conditioned Jankara suite!
  2. Bottomless Japanese Melon Soda & Calpis Float: Fill your free drink bar cup with electric-green Japanese melon soda or sweet white Calpis from the dispenser.
  3. Jankara Signature Hot Curry & Ramen: If you prefer ordering in-room, Jankara's digital menu offers delicious Japanese comfort meals for under ¥600.
  4. All-You-Can-Drink Alcohol Add-On (アルコール飲み放題): Upgrade to bottomless Japanese draft beer, lemon chuhai, and highballs for a small flat fee.

Payment & practical info

Prices and details checked: November 2026.

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