Tokyo is surely a place of countless wonders - but we all have times when you have an hour to be filled up after a meal, and we have no idea where to go.
What about some quality time at a sake bar?
No matter if you're a sake fan or a beginner still, here are 5 recommended sake bars in Tokyo that are meant to offer you a good time.
5 Sake Bars that everyone should visit once
Sake bars offer a wide variety of Japanese sake, some of which are common drinks and some of which can be pretty rare items.
There are also many places where even sake beginners can feel free to visit.
Let's check them out!
Sake Bar in Tokyo①: 3 bis (Towabisu)
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3 bis (Towabisu) |
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2-8-7 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo |
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https://www.instagram.com/3bisningyocho |
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QR code payment available｜PayPay Credit cards are not accepted Electronic money is not accepted |
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If you are looking for a standing bar with sake advisors, this is the place for you. There is also an all-you-can-drink sake-tasting room on the second floor. In the calm atmosphere made of Japanese cypress, you can enjoy 30 kinds of carefully selected sake at any given time. Sake tasters are on hand to help you find the sake that suits you best. As a standing style bar, one can feel at ease right upon entrance. |
Sake Bar in Tokyo②：washu_Kuri
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washu_Kuri |
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Ginza: 2F Tony Building, 6-4-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Shinbashi: 1F, Shinbashi Ekimae Bldg. 1, 2-20-15 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
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https://www.instagram.com/washu_kuri/ |
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Credit card accepted |
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This bar specializes in domestic alcoholic beverages such as shochu (Japanese liquor), and local craft beer, with sake as the main drink. The well-curated snack menu also makes this a must-go location for those in Tokyo. However, since meals are not offered, you might want to visit this bar after a meal elsewhere. |
Sake Bar in Tokyo ③: Akita Pure Rice Sake Dining
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Akita Pure rice Sake Dining |
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B1F GEMS Ebisu, 1-11-5 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
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https://www.instagram.com/akita_ricewine_dining/ |
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Cards accepted: VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners Electronic money accepted: Suica, Rakuten Edy, nanaco, WAON, iD etc. PayPay, Rakuten Pay |
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The sake tanks in the storefront are true historical antiques that have been used to press sake for half a century. The ice-cooled cellar holds more than 600 bottles of sake, both aged ones and those waiting to be uncorked. As befits the name of the bar, about 30 types of junmai sake from Akita are available. The menu includes not only unpasteurized sake, but also rare sake such as aged sake. Akita's Hinai Jidori chicken is delivered daily from the producer, and the bar also offers creative dishes that go well with sake. |
Sake Bar in Tokyo ④: Sake Bar Nakano Aonisai
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Sake Bar Nakano Aonisai |
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Matsui Building 1F, 3-35-7 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo |
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https://www.instagram.com/nakano_aonisai |
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Cards accepted: VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners Electronic money accepted PayPay, d-payment, Rakuten Pay, au PAY |
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Located on Nakano Rengazaka, a street lined with fashionable shops, "Nakano Aonisai" is a stylish bar that looks like a café. This bar offers sake that even those who are not strong drinkers can enjoy with ease, in the hope that everyone can have a cup casually. Terrace seating is also available on fine days, making it a great place for dates or girls' night out. Recommended for those who want to enjoy sake in a casual atmosphere. |
Sake Bar in Tokyo ⑤: Sake Stand Moto Kayabacho
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Sake Stand Moto Kayabacho |
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1-11-7, Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo |
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https://www.instagram.com/nihonshustandmoto |
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Cards accepted: VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners Electronic money accepted QR code payment available｜PayPay |
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At this bar, you can casually enjoy sake and creative snacks in a stand-up drinking style. Another reason for its popularity is the elaborate cuisine. A wide range of meals are available, from light snacks to fried foods. Even if you are not familiar with Japanese sake, the bar staff will be happy to suggest sake recommendations, making this a bar that even first-timers can enjoy. |
Summary
There are many more sake bars than those introduced here.
All of them have their own unique style and match sake with their creative world view.
Recently, non-alcoholic sake has also appeared on the market, allowing those who cannot drink alcohol to enjoy the flavor of sake.
Even if you have never tried sake before, you should visit one when you come to Japan.