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1Ginza Kiwagiwa

Ginza Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Restaurants

More than an Izakaya, less than a Kappo. Mastering the "edge" of ingredients and techniques—A renowned Japanese restaurant nestled in the back streets of Ginza.

3.44

296

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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2Kushiyaki Manten - Shijo Karasuma

Karasuma Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

A wide variety of skewers, starting with our signature vegetable-wrapped skewers. Enjoy the impressive scale of our four-story building with a total of 109 seats!

3.42

342

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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3kaikaya by the sea

Shinsen Sta. / Seafood, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.43

290

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Gluten-Free options
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4Hamayaki Hokkaido Uoman Furano Ten

Furano Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Creative

3.03

23

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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5Matsumoto Kakiire Doki

Matsumoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Oyster, Creative

3.55

Very good

63

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

6barrier

Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Seafood

3.23

36

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
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7Creative Yoru no Tobari

Sanjo Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Creative

3.52

Very good

87

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
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8CENSU TOKYO

Kokuritsu Kyogijo Sta. / Creative

3.59

Very good

136

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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9Kissa Alterna

Yotsubashi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Creative

3.52

Very good

221

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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10Sumiyaki Isakaba IGOR COSY Shibuya Honten

Shinsen Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Meat dishes

A Cozy Tavern: Enjoy a new way to savor seasonal ingredients with charcoal-grilled dishes, clay pot rice, and shochu! Perfect for welcome and farewell parties.

3.47

386

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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11Osteria Pantera

Shinsaibashi Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Creative

Just a 1-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station, this Italian restaurant is the perfect place to visit with someone special.

3.58

Very good

47

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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12Teppan Izakaya Futaba

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), Creative

3.09

35

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday, Day after public hol...
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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13HAUTE COUTURE CAFE OMOTESANDO

Omote Sando Sta. / Cafe, Cake, Creative

3.49

568

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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14Yakitori Yaoya HANARE

Gakugei Daigaku Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative

We have seats available on 2/16 (Monday)! Looking forward to your contact!

3.67

Very good

198

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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15Sennen no Utage Takayama Ekimae Ten

Takayama Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Creative

Cozy private rooms are our pride. Perfect for a relaxed drink or a lively party—suitable for various occasions!

3.01

16

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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16Nijo Kizuki

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Sushi, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.52

Very good

123

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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17Shokudo Pesca

Namba Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Italian, Creative

3.60

Very good

324

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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18Sosaku Teppan Kurabito

Watanabebashi Sta. / Teppanyaki, Creative, Steak

3.32

106

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

19nakameguro Kunsei apartment

Naka Meguro Sta. / Dining bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative

Smoked Delicacies: A Hidden Gem in Nakameguro Experience the exquisite flavors of carefully crafted cold-smoked dishes, known as the "King of Smoking." Enjoy a cozy atmosphere in a quiet residential area, perfect for girls' nights out or romantic dates! Smoked dishes, drinks, and a secret hideaway await you!

3.51

Very good

848

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Menu with photos
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20Kokochi Monaka

Nomachi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Creative

Cozy Moments at "Cocochi Monaka"

3.38

110

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability