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1～20／335

1Rokukaku 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.

3.70

Very good

840

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

2Fujiki Shoten Shibuya Ten

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

All 47 prefectures of Japanese sake are gathered here! Over 60 types of sake available! All-you-can-drink starting from JPY 580 to unlimited options!

3.35

228

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

3Yakitori Nonotori Gencho

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

3.33

383

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

4Goemon Ueno Honten

Ueno Okachimachi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Japanese sake bar

<Opening May 1, 2025!> Just a 3-minute walk from Ueno Station, enjoy robatayaki and clay pot rice, with over 30 types of sake!

3.36

197

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

5Nishikawa Kawaramachi Gojō

Kiyomizu Gojo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar

Just 4 minutes from Shimizu Gojo Station! Enjoy the perfect pairing of Japanese sake and seasonal dishes in a traditional setting. Early birds and night owls are welcome!

3.34

39

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

6SAKE NERD

JR Namba Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar, Creative

3.51

Very good

284

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

7Toro Masa Shinjuku Ten

Shinjuku Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Japanese sake bar

3.32

309

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

8Minami no Jucchu Hakku

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

3.45

321

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

9THE PUBLIC RED AKASAKA

Akasaka Mitsuke Sta. / Bar, Dining bar, Cafe

3.58

Very good

467

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

10THE PUBLIC SIX

Roppongi Sta. / Bar, Dining bar, Cafe

A New Gastro Pub & Sports Bar Has Opened in Roppongi, Below Imoarashi-zaka! Enjoy Japanese-Style Pub Menu in a Grown-Up Atmosphere!

3.46

177

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

11Bangai Toribaka Ichidai Ginza

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

Directly sourced from contracted poultry farms: We lock in the natural flavors of chicken using binchotan charcoal. Enjoy carefully selected local chicken and rare cuts available in small quantities.

3.19

26

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Bar "Tabelog 100" 2022

Selected for Tabelog Bar "Tabelog 100" 2022

12Bar ODIN

Ebisu Sta. / Bar, Wine bar

A completely smoke-free bar. All cocktails are made with organic ingredients. We have a wide selection of rare whiskies.

3.70

Very good

419

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

13Toro Masa Shinagawa Ten

Shinagawa Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Japanese sake bar

3.31

304

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

14YAOROZU craft

Gotanda Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Beer bar, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

3.48

667

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

1547 Todofuken no Nihonshu Seizoroi Fujiki Shoten Shinjukukusohonten

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

★60 Types of Japanese Sake★ All-you-can-drink from JPY 580 (tax included JPY 638) ◆ Unlimited Offer with a Large Selection of Seasonal Sake for Autumn!

3.40

384

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

16Kakuuchi Kappou Sansai

Nakano Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar, Seafood

3.52

Very good

257

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

17Shinjuku New Reba Ya

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

Starting Monday operations from September! (Closed on holidays) We focus on grilling techniques! Fresh yakitori without chemical seasonings!

3.52

Very good

501

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

18Seafood to Nihonshu Kitamaru Yurakucho Honten

Hibiya Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Japanese sake bar

3.50

Very good

99

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

19Taishu Kappo Touhachi

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

Reservations by phone only! ☆ Dogs allowed inside! ☆ Smoking permitted in designated areas! (Separated) ☆ Open daily from 4 PM!

3.44

241

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options

20Nichigekka Ginza Ten

Ginza Itchome Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Japanese sake bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Experience seasonal ingredients in exquisite itamae cuisine in a hidden gem in Ginza.

3.48

530

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability