Bars & Breweries in Japan

Legendary cocktail bar in Ginza's backstreets, known for perfect classics.

World's best bar (multiple awards) — masterful Japanese cocktail craft.

Kochi brewery producing the crisp Suigei (Drunken Whale) sake.

Historic Niigata brewery producing smooth, clean sake styles.

Tokyo's mountain sake brewery in Ome with riverside tasting garden.

Award-winning Iwate brewery known for Nanbu Bijin junmai daiginjo.

Legendary brewery producing the ultra-rare Juyondai sake.

Yamagata brewery famous for popularizing ginjo sake in Japan.

Acclaimed Ishikawa brewery producing the elegant Tedorigawa sake.

Home of Kubota sake, one of Japan's most respected sake brands.

Prestigious Niigata sake brewery at the foot of Mt. Hakkai.

Beachside craft beer bar near Enoshima with local Brimmer brews.

Mountain brewery in Nagano producing bold, hop-forward ales.

American-Belgian-Japanese fusion brewery in southern Kyoto.

Tokyo outpost of Hitachino Nest Beer with fresh brews on tap.

Kirin's craft beer experience brewery in historic Yokohama.

Taproom of COEDO, Saitama's premium craft brewery known for Beniaka.

Taproom of award-winning Minoh Beer in the hills of northern Osaka.

Official taproom of Yo-Ho Brewing, makers of Yona Yona Ale.

Taproom of Shizuoka-based craft brewery Baird Beer with 15+ taps.