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Bars & Breweries in Japan

Izakaya, craft beer, sake breweries, whisky bars, and more

Japan's drinking culture is as rich and varied as its cuisine, from centuries-old sake breweries nestled in mountain villages to Tokyo's neon-lit standing bars. Whether you're chasing single-malt Japanese whisky at a Yamazaki-style bar, sampling craft beer in a Kyoto taproom, or exploring the shochu traditions of Kyushu, our database maps the best venues across the country. Each listing includes details on drink specialties, atmosphere, English availability, and price range — so you can find the perfect spot whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious first-timer.

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Tenmaya Namba - Standing Bar
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Tenmaya Namba

Standing Bar

Osaka standing bar serving local favorites at rock-bottom prices.

OsakaFood AvailableFrom ¥200
Bar Tram Ebisu - Bar
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Bar Tram Ebisu

Bar

Absinthe specialist bar in Ebisu with over 200 varieties.

TokyoFrom ¥1,500
Marca Craft Beer Fukuoka - Craft Beer
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Marca Craft Beer Fukuoka

Craft Beer

Fukuoka's popular craft beer bar with 18 rotating taps.

FukuokaFood AvailableFrom ¥700
Helios Pub Naha - Craft Beer
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Helios Pub Naha

Craft Beer

Okinawan craft beer pub by Helios Distillery in Kokusai-dori.

OkinawaFood AvailableFrom ¥600
Doppo Brewery Okayama - Craft Beer
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Doppo Brewery Okayama

Craft Beer

Okayama's pioneer craft brewery with a spacious beer hall.

OkayamaFood AvailableFrom ¥600
Otaru Beer Otaru - Craft Beer
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Otaru Beer Otaru

Craft Beer

German-style brewery in Otaru serving fresh lagers in a canal-side setting.

HokkaidoFood AvailableFrom ¥700
Robatayaki Bandai Niigata - Izakaya
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Robatayaki Bandai Niigata

Izakaya

Niigata robatayaki izakaya with fresh seafood from the Japan Sea.

NiigataFood AvailableFrom ¥3,000
Naniwaya Naha - Izakaya
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Naniwaya Naha

Izakaya

Okinawan izakaya serving awamori, goya champuru, and island cuisine.

OkinawaFood AvailableFrom ¥2,000
Isomaru Suisan Ikebukuro - Izakaya
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Isomaru Suisan Ikebukuro

Izakaya

24-hour seafood izakaya where you grill your own shellfish at the table.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥2,000
Osaka Umeda Sky Building Beer Garden - Beer Garden
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Osaka Umeda Sky Building Beer Garden

Beer Garden

Rooftop beer garden with panoramic views from Umeda Sky Building.

OsakaFood AvailableFrom ¥4,000
Meiji Jingu Gaien Beer Garden - Beer Garden
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Meiji Jingu Gaien Beer Garden

Beer Garden

Summer beer garden near Meiji Jingu Gaien with all-you-can-drink plans.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥3,500
Dubliners Irish Pub Shinjuku - Pub
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Dubliners Irish Pub Shinjuku

Pub

Authentic Irish pub with Guinness, whiskey, and live music.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥700
Hobgoblin Shibuya - Pub
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Hobgoblin Shibuya

Pub

English-style pub with Wychwood ales on tap in central Shibuya.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥700
Hub British Pub Roppongi - Pub
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Hub British Pub Roppongi

Pub

Popular British pub chain — affordable and English-friendly.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥500
Kurand Sake Market Ikebukuro - Sake Bar
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Kurand Sake Market Ikebukuro

Sake Bar

All-you-can-drink sake bar with 100+ varieties for a flat fee.

TokyoFrom ¥3,300
Pontocho Sake Bar Kyoto - Sake Bar
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Pontocho Sake Bar Kyoto

Sake Bar

Intimate sake bar on Kyoto's atmospheric Pontocho alley.

KyotoFood AvailableFrom ¥800
Sake Bar Decibel NYC-style Tokyo - Sake Bar
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Sake Bar Decibel NYC-style Tokyo

Sake Bar

Underground sake bar with punk rock atmosphere and premium pours.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥500
Cocofarm Winery Ashikaga - Winery
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Cocofarm Winery Ashikaga

Winery

Social enterprise winery on steep hillside vineyards near Tokyo.

TochigiFood AvailableFrom ¥500
Domaine Takahiko Yoichi - Winery
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Domaine Takahiko Yoichi

Winery

Natural wine pioneer in Hokkaido producing exceptional Pinot Noir.

HokkaidoFrom ¥0
Grace Wine Katsunuma - Winery
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Grace Wine Katsunuma

Winery

Award-winning Koshu wine from Japan's premier wine region.

YamanashiFrom ¥500
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