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Best Izakaya (Japanese style tavern) (Hidden Gems) in Japan

Izakaya (Japanese style tavern) in Japan

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1Sushi Amato

Nakatsu Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[Osaka Sushi Reservation Ranking No.1] Enjoy "Aged Edomae Sushi" in a Hidden Gem for Adults <7-minute walk from Hankyu Umeda Station>

3.52

Very good

370

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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2Shibuya Sushi Sen

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

3.46

600

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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3Sushi Amato Urananba

Kintetsu Nippombashi Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Tabelog 【HOT Restaurant Award】 Experience "Aged Edomae Sushi" in a Hidden Gem for Adults <2-minute walk from Nihonbashi Station>

3.56

Very good

116

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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4Sumiro Man

Karasuma Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Robatayaki, Kushiyaki

Experience the impressive scale of a traditional Kyoto machiya. Enjoy charcoal-grilled meats and robata in a retro and cozy atmosphere.

3.38

329

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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5Yakitori 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

222

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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6Yakiniku Kinoe

Karasuma Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Niku baru (Meat bar)

3.47

449

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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7Sushi Yamaken Shinjuku Higashiguchi Ten

Seibu Shinjuku Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.51

Very good

890

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

8Soba Roujina

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.66

Very good

530

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Non smoking
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9Sushi Roman

Karasuma Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Sushi, Robatayaki

Sushi Roban: A Sister Restaurant of Sumiburo Manto, Located on Takakura Street in Nishiki

3.23

60

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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10Gensen Yakitori Isseki Sanchou Hon Ten

Shiodome Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[Reservations available on 12/2 (Tue), phone reservations welcome] Just a 130-second walk from Shimbashi Station, perfect for dates and business meetings. Enjoy Japanese sake and wine!

3.56

Very good

731

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Tabelog 100" 2024

11New Babe

Tanimachi 4 Chome Sta. / Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet), Dining bar

3.73

Very good

953

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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12Gion 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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13Kissa Alterna

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

3.56

Very good

183

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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14Wagyu Yakiniku All you can eat Nikuya no Daidokoro Shinjuku Ten

Shinjuku Nishiguchi Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Buffet, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

5-Minute Walk from Shinjuku Station / All-You-Can-Eat Wagyu Yakiniku A5A4 / Perfect for Year-End and Welcome Parties! Availability on December 9th.

3.09

152

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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15Taishu Sukiyaki Hokuto Gems Nanba Ten

Namba Sta. / Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

3.40

169

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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16Shibuya Pichi Ten

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

Just a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station, enjoy high-quality dishes like sushi and tempura at this "adult-friendly" izakaya.

3.36

107

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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17KINKA sushi bar izakaya Shibuya

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

A 10-minute walk from Shibuya Station. A creative sushi izakaya with a Japanese food base.

3.48

798

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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18Naniwa Robata Toyo Kobayashi

Osaka Namba Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Robatayaki

[30 seconds walk from Namba Subway Station] Enjoy fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients grilled over an irori (traditional Japanese hearth) at this adult gathering spot in the vibrant Toyo district.

3.52

Very good

70

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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19Teppan Dining Kyoshikian

Gion Shijo Sta. / Teppanyaki, Steak, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

【3-minute walk from Gion Shijo】 Nestled on the east side of Pontocho, the tranquil adult hideaway "Kyoto-style Teppan Dining Kyo Shikian" offers authentic teppan dishes made with seasonal ingredients. Enjoy a wonderful time feeling the essence of "Kyo" alongside carefully selected drinks.

3.09

51

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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20Sakana to Sumi to Teppan to Tototo

Namba Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Teppanyaki

3.55

Very good

423

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
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