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

248

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

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

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2The 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

105

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

Online reservationCheck availability

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3Nodoguro 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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4Tabegoto-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

501

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

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

5Azumabashi 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

6IGOR 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

85

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

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7Jidoriya Kokoro

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

Just a 5-minute walk from JR Uji Station! Enjoy authentic charcoal-grilled Kyoto Akadori chicken at your leisure. Don't miss our signature yakitori lunch!

3.44

217

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

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

8Mimasuya

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

3.49

1439

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

9Meishu Izakaya Ganko Oyaji

Minami Shinjuku Sta. 365m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

[Announcement] TV Tokyo's "What to Do for a Second Drink? - Stories of Snacks -" Now Streaming on Tver from August 22

3.40

136

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

Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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10Kushiyaki 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

77

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Vegetarian options

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11Sukiyabashi Kokaido

Ginza Sta. 309m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.39

133

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Sunday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

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12Roji

Shinjuku Sanchome Sta. 217m / Grilled tripe, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Tabelog Hot Restaurant Award Winner for Two Consecutive Years ★ A Place for Adults to Enjoy True Flavors with Carefully Selected Ingredients and Binchotan Charcoal

3.46

748

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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-

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

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

13Sarashina Fujii

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

3.66

Very good

411

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

14Shunsai Shuan Onegiya Shinjuku ten

Shinjuku Sanchome Sta. 121m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

Enjoy a variety of seasonal dishes, including our signature green onion dishes, fresh sashimi, skewers, soba, and grilled dishes. We are currently accepting reservations! Feel free to inquire about our party courses. Perfect for welcome and farewell parties!

3.46

418

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- JPY 999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

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15Asahi 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

Online reservationCheck availability

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16Kuri

Ginza Sta. 266m / Japanese sake bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar, Bar

3.55

Very good

312

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Sunday, Public Holiday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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17Marushige Muyouya

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

3.48

451

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

Smoking allowed

18Oshokuji Dokoro Yuki

Odaiba Kaihinkoen Sta. 76m / Japanese Cuisine, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.30

56

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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19Kushiyaki 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