The local take
Each place comes with a short note on what kind of night to expect, so you can pick the one that suits you.
BarsBar Albatross
Bar Albatross is a famous bar in lively Golden-gai with another location in Omoide Yakocho.
Tokyo, ShinjukuRecommended by Kenji K.
BarsCé La Vi Tokyo
Cé La Vi is a chic rooftop bar and restaurant located on the 17th and 18th floors of the Tokyo Plaza Shibuya building.
Tokyo, ShibuyaRecommended by Kenji K.
BarsEchigoya Honten
If you’re in Yanaka, stop by the traditional Japanese liquor store Echigoya Honten.
Tokyo, YanakaRecommended by Kenji K.
BarsKuri
Kuri is a cozy little sake bar in Ginza that seats twelve patrons, but most people here stand as they sip their sake.
Tokyo, GinzaRecommended by Kenji K.
BarsOsake no Bijutsukan Ginza
This bar in Ginza is actually more like an alcohol museum than a watering hole.
Tokyo, GinzaRecommended by Kenji K.
BarsSake Market
Sake Market is on the sixth floor of the Shinjuku Watasei Tama Building (3-9-9 Shinjuku Street in the Shinjuku ward).
Tokyo, ShinjukuRecommended by Kenji K.
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