Best Bar (Counter Seats) in Japan

1Sushi Bar Nigirite

Shinjuku Nishiguchi Sta. / Sushi, Bar, Seafood

☆Just a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku West Exit☆ Enjoy fresh sushi with ingredients directly from Tsukiji, starting at just ¥75 per piece!

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Yakitori Tsukada Shibuya

Shibuya Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Wine bar

[3 minutes walk from Shibuya Station] Enjoy a course meal of yakitori from rare local chicken cuts that only 1% of the chicken is in circulation, and wine!

3.41

221

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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3Gion Katana

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Wine bar

3.34

30

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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4Sushi Panchi

Azabu Juban Sta. / Sushi, Japanese sake bar, Seafood
  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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5Rokukaku tei

Kintetsu Nippombashi Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Wine bar, Japanese Cuisine

A hidden gem specializing in kushikatsu, located in a shopping street and awarded one Michelin star.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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6Tenki

Shinsen Sta. / Tempura, Bistro, Wine bar

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7Bar&Lounge MAJESTIC

Shimbashi Sta. / Dining bar, Bar, Wine bar

Sky Bar at 215m. Enjoy a panoramic night view from the high floors directly facing Tokyo Tower, along with carefully selected food and drinks.

3.47

477

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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8Yakitori Ruike

Shinjuku Nishiguchi Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar

We have same-day seating available starting from 5 PM. Please contact us by phone after 5 PM.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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9Sumibi Yaki Lily Shibuya Ten

Shibuya Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Sushi, Japanese sake bar

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Digital menu available
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10Sumibi Yaki MARU

Naka Meguro Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl), Wine bar

The most luxurious Oyakodon in Japan! Enjoy grilled chicken and natural wine at night with the Kumamoto Amakusa Daio Chicken, and savor chicken soba and Oyakodon during the day.

3.48

627

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
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11SG Low

Shibuya Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Bar

[8-minute walk from Shibuya Station] A Fun Izakaya Where the Bartender Gets Serious!

3.45

208

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options
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12RIGOLETTO SMOKE GRILL & BAR

Gion Shijo Sta. / Italian, Pizza, Wine bar

A Spanish-Italian restaurant located in a corner of Gion, Kyoto, surrounded by traditional townhouses.

3.49

791

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
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13Sushi Koshikawa

Akasaka Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese sake bar

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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14Akasaka Sushi Fukunaga

Akasaka Mitsuke Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese sake bar

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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15Sushi Bar Mugen

Roppongi Itchome Sta. / Sushi, Bar, Seafood

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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16Daikanyama Sushi Takeuchi

Daikan yama Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese sake bar

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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17Tempura Shinjuku Tsunahachi Sohon Ten

Shinjuku Sanchome Sta. / Tempura, Seafood, Japanese sake bar

~Experience Traditional Techniques and Seasonal Flavors at a Chic Hideaway in Shinjuku~ Established in 1924, offering exquisite hospitality with freshly fried tempura.

3.47

1125

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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18Sushi & Bar Fujiro Shinmarubiru Ten

Tokyo Sta. / Sushi, Bar, Seafood

3.47

298

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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19YAKINIKU PONGA PREMIUM

Roppongi Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Korean, Wine bar

Tokyo Tower View Pair Seats Private Rooms Luxurious Space Carefully Selected Yamagata Beef Just 1 Minute from Roppongi Station

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
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20Bar LIBRE GINZA

Ginza Itchome Sta. / Bar, Dining bar

3.35

67

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
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