Best Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

1Sakana no Nakamata Ginza

Higashi Ginza Sta. 244m / Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

Craftsmanship on Display – Enjoy Exquisite Fresh Fish Dishes in a Casual Setting

3.51

Very good

247

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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Sunday, Public Holiday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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2Nodoguro no Nakamata Shimbashi

Shimbashi Sta. 275m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.40

245

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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3The SG Tavern

Otemachi Sta. 252m / Dining bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar, Creative

A fusion of Japanese cuisine and global flavors. Experience gourmet dining in an extraordinary space themed around the Satsuma Samurai's journey to England, just 1 minute from Otemachi Station.

3.50

Very good

102

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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-

Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Digital menu available

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Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

4Azumabashi Yabusoba

Asakusa Sta. 289m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese sake bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.71

Very good

854

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Monday, TuesdayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.

Non smoking
Children welcome

5Marushige Muyouya

Akasaka Sta. 172m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.48

450

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Sunday, Public Holiday

Smoking allowed

6Mimasuya

Ogawamachi Sta. 111m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.49

1435

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Sunday, Public HolidayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.

Non smoking

7Yakitori Shouchan Ikebukuro ten

Ikebukuro Sta. 330m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

A place to enjoy carefully crafted yakitori and dishes! Open until 7 AM!

3.29

120

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Sunday

Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available

8Jidoriya Kokoro

Uji Sta. 244m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a stone's throw from Uji Station! Enjoy authentic yakitori grilled over binchotan charcoal, made with fresh Kyoto Akadori chicken.

3.44

217

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

9Tabegoto-ya Gozaru

Hosui Susukino Sta. 236m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

A cozy atmosphere with seasonal delicacies and delicious Japanese sake.

3.51

Very good

502

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

10Sarashina Fujii

Nomachi Sta. 1297m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese sake bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.66

Very good

409

JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
MondayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.

Non smoking

11Chowa

Kita Senju Sta. 248m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

A Hidden Bar for Adults to Enjoy Grilled Chicken Skewers, Seasonal Vegetables, Highballs, and Craft Shochu

3.09

61

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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12IGOR COSY Yoyogiuehara

Yoyogi Uehara Sta. 245m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

A popular spot in Shibuya! Enjoy seasonal creative Japanese cuisine and discover new ways to enjoy shochu at this inviting izakaya.

3.28

84

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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13Asahi Shokudo

Roppongi Sta. 221m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar, Motsu-nabe

【Japanese Bar × Downtown Tavern】Unbeatable Cost Performance! A Hidden Izakaya in Roppongi! Enjoy Delicious Dishes in a Retro Stylish Space Reminiscent of the Showa Era!

3.46

421

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- JPY 999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Children welcome

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14Sekirei Bashi Kawakami An

Naka Karuizawa Sta. 1373m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese sake bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.51

Very good

1308

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
-Due to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Kids menu available

15Wasyu Bar Shinme Shimbashi

Shimbashi Sta. 193m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.50

Very good

305

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

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16Wasyu Nikomi Raidon Yanaka ten

Nishi Nippori Sta. 370m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.32

57

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- JPY 999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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17Kushiyaki Yakiton ya Tayutayu Tengachaya honten

Tengachaya Sta. 89m / Grilled tripe, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar, Pork dishes

We want to spread the culture of grilled pork skewers even more in Kansai... That's why we're proudly grilling our specialty yakiton! A restaurant specializing in pork offal skewers!

3.29

140

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed

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18Kushiyaki Ganchan

Roppongi Sta. 402m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

Just a 5-minute walk from Roppongi Station ♦︎ Enjoy traditional flavors at a long-established yakitori restaurant with a uniquely retro Japanese atmosphere! A wide selection of shochu and sake available.

3.27

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