Cheers at izakaya (Japanese pubs) around Shimbashi Station! 20 popular spots where you can enjoy food and drinks

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A restaurant where you can enjoy cha-kaiseki (traditional tea-ceremony kaiseki) in an à la carte style. It offers lively counter seats and also has Private rooms for 2〜4 guests.

It is on the 10th floor of the "Ginza Takagi Building," a 5-minute walk from Shimbashi Station. You can enjoy Japanese sake sourced from across Japan while taking in the nighttime view of Shimbashi.

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They also offer a short course with sakizuke (appetizer) and otsukuri (sashimi platter), but you can also order a la carte.

The oden made with Kintoki ninjin (Kyoto carrot) and Horikawa gobo (Kyoto burdock), both Kyo-yasai (Kyoto vegetables), is available only at the Ginza location. It is said to pair well with Japanese sake and lets you enjoy a refined, gentle dashi broth.

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The specialty "uni (sea urchin) dog" is generously topped with plenty of fresh uni. It is so popular that it sometimes sells out when they run out.

Reviews also rate it highly, with some saying it is the best uni they have ever had.

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This charcoal grilled yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) restaurant sits just down the alley right outside Toranomon Hills Business Tower. They also stock a wide range of Belgian beer, wine, and Japanese sake, so you can use it as an izakaya (Japanese pub) as well.

Inside, in addition to a spacious U-shaped hinoki (Japanese cypress) counter, they also have four types of Private room.

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The specialty "Kimi no Rebanira." is slowly grilled over binchotan (high-grade charcoal). It comes with a Japanese sake pairing.

The rich and full-bodied egg yolk and the low-temperature-cooked chicken liver make an excellent combination.

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The standard choice is the Special course, where you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and the restaurant's signature dishes, and it is recommended for those who want to enjoy drinks or add extra items freely.

The cheesecake served as dessert at the end is said to have a rich texture, and it is interesting that it pairs well with alcohol.

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This restaurant is a 5-minute walk from Shimbashi Station and serves izakaya dishes that pair perfectly with drinks. They have a wide selection of Japanese sake, wine, and beer.

Inside, there is a small Japanese-style garden that creates a calm atmosphere. Since it is on the 10th floor of a building in Ginza, you can enjoy beautiful views of Tokyo Tower and more from the windows.

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The dishes use fresh seafood caught that morning and delivered from Nagahama Shijo (Nagahama Market) in Fukuoka.

The "Ikiguruma Ebi Fry" features a crispy coating and plump flesh. It is said to bring out the shrimp's sweetness to the fullest.

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At the Teppan-yaki right in front of the counter seats, you can enjoy the live kitchen experience.

The beautifully marbled "Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) Momo Steak (round steak)" features high quality lean meat that is tender and juicy. It also pairs perfectly with wine.

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This charcoal grilled yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) specialty restaurant is about a 2-minute walk from Shinbashi Station, in an area lined with izakaya pubs. It offers a wide selection of Special wines and Japanese sake chosen by sommeliers and kikizakeshi (sake sommeliers).

Inside, a high quality space unfolds in a renovated 70-year-old kominka (traditional Japanese house).

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Many people apparently order the "Tsukimi Tsukune" as a finishing dish after drinking. The rich egg yolk comes from Ran-Oh tamago (Ran-Oh eggs) produced in Oita Prefecture.

They also say it tastes excellent if you dip the leftover sauce and egg yolk with the small onigiri (rice ball) served later.

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There are five courses in total where you can enjoy the restaurant's specialty kushiyaki (grilled skewers). You can also choose one that comes with All you can drink.

The Most Popular "Kiji Course" is a lavish course that includes eight kinds of kushiyaki, and it is said to offer both good volume and content for a Manzoku experience.

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This restaurant serves nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), a premium fish, along with authentic Japanese cuisine made with Special ingredients. They also offer local sake that pairs well with the food, as well as seasonal Japanese sake.

The chic and calm interior has counter seats and Private rooms.

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The "Botan Course" is recommended for business dinners and other Special occasions. It comes with All you can drink Japanese sake.

The signature nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) shioyaki (salt-grilled fish) is served as a whole fish, so you can fully enjoy the rich flavor of the flesh and the sweet taste of the fat.

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They offer a wide range of izakaya-style dishes that go well with Japanese sake, including sashimi and fried items. They also serve rare whiskies and carefully made wa-sour (Japanese-style sours).

The "Otsukuri assortment 3-shu (three kinds of sashimi assortment)" features thick-cut slices with a very satisfying bite. The bonito in particular is said to be wonderfully fragrant and excellent.

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This seafood-focused restaurant lets you fully enjoy kujira (whale) lean red meat. They also have a wide selection of Japanese sake and shochu, so you can use it as an izakaya as well.

It is on the second floor of Kasai Building, an 8-minute walk from Shimbashi Station.

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The restaurant’s specialty whale dishes use each cut with the right preparation, and they serve them after cooking them in a way that makes them easy to enjoy.

The kujira (whale) lean meat sashimi is said to be high quality with no off notes at all, letting you enjoy the rich flavor of the whale and its meltingly tender texture.

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The restaurant buys fish and shellfish from Toyosu Shijo (Toyosu Market) every morning, so the freshness is outstanding. They also offer a wide range of snacks that go well with drinks.

The fresh fish sashimi assortment made with the day’s catch is beautifully presented and tastes great, so it offers a high sense of Manzoku.

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This restaurant serves carefully selected Japanese sake, Special maguro (tuna), and fish dishes grilled over charcoal.

It is located a 5-minute walk from Shimbashi Station on Ginza Corridor Gai (Ginza Corridor Street), an area lined with many izakaya pubs.

The interior has high ceilings and a calm atmosphere. It also has Private rooms that can be reserved for parties of 10 or more.

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The maguro (tuna) is delivered directly from Toyosu Shijo (Toyosu Market), so the freshness is outstanding. You can enjoy rare cuts here that are hard to find elsewhere.

The assortment with Nakaochi is luxurious and goes great with drinks. Reviews say it is a dream come true for maguro lovers.

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The “Soma Suisan no Gochiso Gozen set” is a hearty set meal that comes with four side dishes, including a maguro (tuna) assortment.

Because the side dishes also work well as snacks with drinks, many people order the Gozen set and enjoy it with an evening drink.

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This restaurant is popular with regulars for its dishes made with ten'nen hon-maguro (natural bluefin tuna) and its Special selection of local sake. The interior has a calm space with a wood grain design.

It is located on the 11th floor of Tokyu Plaza Ginza, a multiuse commercial complex facing the Sukiyabashi intersection, about a 10-minute walk from Shimbashi Station.

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Natural nama hon-maguro (fresh bluefin tuna) is served in a range of styles, including sashimi, shabu-shabu, and Rice bowls.

The sashimi assortment is perfect with a drink. The main maguro is said to be rich and tasty.

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The most popular Kiwami Course lets you enjoy 25 dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients. It comes with 2 hours of All you can drink.

The "nama uni (fresh sea urchin) temaki (hand roll)" is packed with so much uni that you can barely see the rice. One review said it was so good it was moving.

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Run by Ore no Kabushikigaisha, a company known for great value and for operating restaurants in many genres from Italian to washoku (Japanese cuisine), this is a soba restaurant where you can enjoy drinks, tempura, and other izakaya menu items.

It is about a 10-minute walk from Shimbashi Station, located on the basement level 1 of Ginza Five, and the restaurant has both standing and table seating.

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"Ore no Choi-Nomi Set" comes with three kinds of tempura, zaru soba (cold buckwheat noodles served on a bamboo tray), and tsukune (chicken meatball) stuffed green pepper, making it a good option for people who want to casually enjoy soba with drinks.

For drinks, you can choose beer or lemon sour. Every dish is high quality and filling, so it is said to leave you comfortably full.

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They always have more than 10 kinds of Japanese sake available, and they also offer a wide range of menu items that go well as snacks.

If you wrap the chashu from the "Yaki Buta Soba" with shichimi (Japanese seven-spice blend) and green onion before eating it, it has a nice bite and makes a good snack with beer.

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This oyster and seafood restaurant is located a 3-minute walk from Shimbashi Station. They keep about 40 kinds of Special Japanese sake on hand.

The chic interior includes Private rooms that can be used for a variety of occasions.

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They source oysters from suppliers all over Japan and keep them fresh. They can also suggest pairings with Japanese sake.

You can enjoy oysters from various production regions, and they are all said to have a creamy, rich taste.

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In addition to oysters, they offer a wide range of classic izakaya dishes that go great with drinks, as well as many a la carte items.

The "Uni Toro Temaki" has an authentic taste. Pairing it with Japanese sake is said to bring out the rich flavor of the uni and toro.

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The Most Popular "Ginza Bishoku" is a luxurious 9-course meal where you can enjoy seasonal ingredients.

The "Kawari Otsukuri to Shuko assortment" is a great dish to pair with drinks. It is said to be very filling, and enjoyable in both taste and presentation.

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The "Creative Japanese Cuisine" course, which comes with 6 kinds of Japanese sake and draft beer, is said to be irresistible for people who love to drink.

The signature "kani korokke (crab croquette)" topped with gold flakes is crispy on the outside and creamy inside. It is said to be packed with crab and very tasty.

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This restaurant is said to offer a wide range of izakaya-style dishes made with Hokkaido ingredients that pair perfectly with alcohol.

Inside, there are retro table seats and counter seats. The restaurant is about a 1-minute walk from Exit 7 of Shimbashi Station, so it is very easy to get to.

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They use ingredients shipped directly from Hokkaido that food meisters have Specially selected on site. The carefully chosen "toro-hokke (rich atka mackerel)" is the Most Popular item on the menu.

It is said to have just the right amount of fat and goes perfectly with beer.

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They serve only male hon-shishamo (true shishamo smelt) from Mukawa, said to have strong umami and rich fat.

The hon-shishamo sashimi is said to be tender and excellent, with a flavor that pairs perfectly with Japanese sake.

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This restaurant is a 9-minute walk from Shimbashi Station, where you can enjoy fresh fish dishes and carefully selected lemon sours.

The interior has the lively atmosphere of an izakaya (Japanese pub). In the basement, it has fully private rooms with doors.

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They source the sashimi fresh from the market every morning, with a lineup of more than 20 kinds at all times. They serve seasonal fish that changes daily.

The otoshi (small appetizer) sashimi, served in a lemon bowl, has a very striking look. It is said to be fresh and tasty.

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They buy whole hon-maguro (bluefin tuna) directly from the production region and prepare it in-house.

Besides the "Negitoro Taku" in the photo, people also praise the many ways to enjoy tuna alone, including "maguro kama-yaki (grilled tuna collar)" and "hoho-niku steak (tuna cheek steak)."

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The most popular San course lets you enjoy both fish and beef dishes. It comes with Premium All you can drink.

For the “Domestic beef tenderloin steak with grilled vegetables,” reviews say the beef is cooked to a nice rare and is juicy and delicious.

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This restaurant has drawn attention among drink lovers, especially whisky fans, for its lineup.

There were also reviews saying that just looking at the rows of bottles of popular Japanese whisky, such as Hibiki, Yamazaki, and Hakushu, is enough to get you excited!

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An 8-minute walk from Shimbashi Station, this hideaway-style Japanese restaurant serves creative dishes made with ise-ebi (spiny lobster) stock and miso.

There is counter seating only. The space features an irori (sunken hearth), traditional ceramics, and period furniture, creating a special atmosphere.

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They serve ise-ebi (spiny lobster) delivered directly from producers across Japan in course meals and on the a la carte menu.

The “Ise-ebi no Kogane-yaki” is said to have a rich, mellow taste like gratin and to be very good.

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They also offer a wide selection of izakaya menu items besides ise-ebi (spiny lobster). There are plenty of dishes that pair well with drinks.

Reviews say the "Matsuzaka Pork Sumibiyaki (charcoal grilled Matsuzaka pork) to Kisetsu Yasai (seasonal vegetables)" features juicy, tasty Matsuzaka pork grilled over an irori (sunken hearth) until nicely aromatic.

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This is a Hakata motsu-nabe (offal hot pot) specialty restaurant where you can enjoy motsu-nabe, basashi (horse sashimi), and Kyushu cuisine in a refined, hideaway-like setting.

They offer a wide selection of drinks, including Japanese sake and beer, that pair well with their tasty motsu-nabe and appetizers in an izakaya-style setting.

It is an 8-minute walk from Shimbashi Station. There is a Private room available for groups of 4〜6 people.

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Their specialty, "Hakata motsu-nabe (Hakata offal Hot Pot)," uses only the small intestines of young Domestic beef, mainly from Kyushu. The soup blends several kinds of miso, including Kyushu miso and Saikyo miso (Kyoto-style sweet miso).

The rich soup has a clean finish, making it the kind of flavor you'll want to come back to again and again.

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The Kyushu specialty basashi (horse sashimi) is sourced directly from a ranch in Kumamoto, its authentic home.

The "Basashi Two-Type assortment" has no off notes at all, with a melt-in-your-mouth taste that pairs perfectly with drinks.

A place where you can enjoy sumibi yakitori (charcoal grilled chicken skewers), A5 rank Wagyu, and a la carte dishes. It is described as a new kind of hands on izakaya experience, with lemon sour servers installed at the tables.

The interior has a warm wooden feel and also comes with Private rooms where you can relax in a private setting.

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The specialty sumibiyaki (charcoal grilled) yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is carefully prepared skewer by skewer every day, then grilled over binchotan (high-grade charcoal).

If you want to eat a lot, the All you can eat option is recommended, and if you want to choose your favorite cuts, A la carte ordering is the way to go.

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The classic appetizer yodare-dori (steamed chicken with spicy sauce) is a popular dish generously covered with a house-made mildly spicy chili oil sauce.

The chicken is thick-cut and very filling. The seasoning is on the bold side, so it is said to be a must with drinks.

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With more than 70 kinds of shuko (small dishes to pair with drinks) and local sake always on the menu, this is a place you can use as an izakaya (Japanese pub).

The interior has a bright and calm feel, unified with solid cedar wood. There is a Private room for 4 people.

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The tuna in the specialty maguro negima Hot Pot uses tuna purchased directly from Tsukiji Shijo (Tsukiji Market). This popular Hot Pot at Ginza Janome is made with tuna and green onions in a soy sauce based broth.

The broth, filled with the good flavor of the tuna, is said to be very tasty, so they recommend finishing the meal with zosui (rice porridge).

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Because they offer Special local sake selected from around Japan, they have a wide range of dishes that pair well with Japanese sake. Everything is served at the same fixed price.

Reviews say the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) comes with plenty of sauce and is tender and easy to eat.

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A bistro like a grown-up hideaway, where you can enjoy excellent kushiyaki (grilled skewers) and A la carte All you can drink.

It is located on the basement level of the Tobu Ginza Daiichi Building in Ginza Corridor Gai, a street lined with izakaya, about a 5-minute walk from Shimbashi Station.

There is also counter seating, so even small groups can stop by with ease.

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The popular skewers are carefully grilled over Kishu Bincho-zumi (Kishu binchotan charcoal) by certified grill masters who have passed the company’s strict in-house standards.

The “Special Skewer Course” lets you enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) cooked to just the right doneness, bringing out the best in each ingredient.

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The “Premium Course” is available On-the-Day and is the most popular course, with All you can drink included.

The “Ogon tartar (golden tartar) chicken nanban” is said to be perfect with drinks, with crispy skin coated in a slightly sweet tartar sauce.

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A Japanese pufferfish restaurant that started in Osaka, located a 3-minute walk from Shimbashi Station.

They offer an All you can drink menu, a classic izakaya option, and it gets extra points for including hirezake (hot sake with grilled pufferfish fin).

The interior has a chic design. You can enjoy pufferfish dishes in a calm atmosphere.

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Genpin-style tessa (fugu sashimi), cut slightly thick, stands out for its firm texture and rich flavor. They say it offers the same great taste all year round.

The mildly sweet tessa and hirezake (toasted fugu fin sake), fragrant and infused with the good flavor of fugu, are said to be a perfect match.

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The long-loved tecchiri (fugu Hot Pot), served since the restaurant first opened, can be ordered either as part of a course meal or A la carte.

Fugu (pufferfish) is light yet full of flavor, and the classic way to enjoy it is with the house-made ponzu sauce for a refreshing taste. The flesh has a firm bite, so it pairs well with drinks.