An artist and singer from Kyoto Prefecture with a distinctive personality
When you hear “an artist from Kyoto,” does anyone come to mind right away? Even with artists you love, it can be a surprise to find out—oh, they’re from Kyoto! From stately, veteran performers to idols and locally rooted musicians… Finding an artist from your hometown gives you a little thrill, doesn’t it? Kumi Koda is famously from Kyoto, but there are also many distinctive bands and singer-songwriters.
I hope this article helps you discover even more music and artists to love.
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- Kyoto’s folk songs, children’s songs, and nursery rhymes: the enduring spirit of our hometown passed down through song.
- Recommended bands, singers, and artists from Osaka Prefecture
- [J-Pop] Masterpiece by a female duo. A popular two-woman unit [2026]
- Bands, artists, and singers from Okayama Prefecture
- Koda Kumi’s Cheer Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]
- Kansai-dialect Songs | A Kansai-born writer thoroughly explains their charm!
- [Nagoya] Bands, artists, and singers from Aichi Prefecture
- Top Male Singer-Songwriter Hits of the 1980s: Ranking [2026]
Unique artists and singers from Kyoto Prefecture (61–70)
NEW CLASSIC DANCE NUMBERodoru! disuko muromachi
We’re Odoru! Disco Muromachi, a funk band formed in Kyoto in 2012.
We’re known for our funky sound that preserves an analog feel while creating a new vision of funk.
Once you hear us, our sound will get stuck in your head.
Kyoto City Boogiesouonji
Carrying on the genetic legacy of Mura Hachibu, the band that could be called the most quintessentially Kyoto rock ’n’ roll outfit is So-onthe.
Since their formation in 1994, despite hiatuses and lineup changes, they have continued to perform energetically with Kyoto as their base.
The song appears on their first album, So Good, released independently in 2000.
DEEP BREATHRIDER CHIPS featuring ROLLY
The ending theme used for Kamen Rider Agito is DEEP BREATH by ROLLY, released under the name RIDER CHIPS featuring ROLLY.
ROLLY was born in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
He is the vocalist of the band Sukanchi (Succhi/Scanch) and is also well known by the name Rolly Teranishi.
Sai Ai AiROSA LUXEMBURG
Formed in Kyoto in 1983 and making their major-label debut in 1986, Rosa Luxemburg quickly captured attention with their unique musical style—digesting elements of new wave and rock ’n’ roll—and their eccentric fashion.
This song, which opens their second album, remains a classic whose intense drive still feels fresh today.
A Colorful WorldROBOTS
The guitarist from JUDY AND MARY, TAKUYA, used the artist name ROBOTS for his solo work.
He’s distinctive as a guitarist, and his songs are unique as well, with many experimental pieces, but he’s also created many tracks with delicate, beautiful melodies and sounds that are very characteristic of Kyoto-born TAKUYA.
“Irotoridori no Sekai” is one such song.
It’s also a JUDY AND MARY track, but it was released under ROBOTS on the same day.
Pleasure MusicKatokitto
We are Katokit, a three-piece electro-pop band based in Kyoto.
After a successful solo headlining show in 2017, we’re a band to watch going forward.
With a cute female vocal and a light, breezy sound, we’re an act that’s winning attention for our comfortable, feel-good vibe.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced so many artists from Kyoto up to this point! I bet there were some you didn’t realize were from here—what a discovery! Finding famous people from your hometown somehow makes them feel more relatable, doesn’t it? For those aiming to become musicians themselves, I’m sure it’s encouraging, too.
We’re cheering on each and every one of you in your journey!