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Craft Beer Bars & Breweries in Japan

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Japan's craft beer scene now spans Tokyo taprooms, regional microbreweries, brewpubs, beer gardens, and izakaya with serious draft lists. Drink in Japan maps beer-first venues across the country while keeping sake breweries, whisky bars, and classic izakaya available for broader nights out. Each listing includes drink focus, atmosphere, English availability, and price range so you can compare taprooms, breweries, and beer bars before you go.

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Baird Beer Taproom Harajuku - Craft Beer

Baird Beer Taproom Harajuku

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

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥800

Sendai Gyutan Izakaya Rikyu - Izakaya

Sendai Gyutan Izakaya Rikyu

Famous Sendai gyutan (beef tongue) izakaya with premium charcoal grilling.

MiyagiFood AvailableFrom ¥3,000

Kushi Tanaka Nagoya - Izakaya

Kushi Tanaka Nagoya

Nagoya-style kushikatsu izakaya with miso-dipped skewers.

NagoyaFood AvailableFrom ¥2,000

Ajidokoro Minami Kyoto - Izakaya

Ajidokoro Minami Kyoto

Traditional Kyoto izakaya serving obanzai (Kyoto home cooking).

KyotoFood AvailableFrom ¥3,000

Toriki Kichijoji - Izakaya

Toriki Kichijoji

Charming neighborhood izakaya in Kichijoji with grilled chicken specialties.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥2,500

Torisoba Zah Shibuya - Izakaya

Torisoba Zah Shibuya

Modern izakaya combining chicken dishes with craft cocktails.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥3,000

Sumiyoshi Namba - Izakaya

Sumiyoshi Namba

Osaka's beloved standing udon and sake spot near Namba station.

OsakaFood AvailableFrom ¥500

Yoronotaki Yokohama - Izakaya

Yoronotaki Yokohama

Classic Japanese izakaya chain with traditional atmosphere.

YokohamaFood AvailableFrom ¥2,000

Irohanihoheto Sapporo - Izakaya

Irohanihoheto Sapporo

Hokkaido izakaya chain featuring local seafood and Sapporo beer.

HokkaidoFood AvailableFrom ¥3,000

Hakata Daruma Ramen Izakaya - Izakaya

Hakata Daruma Ramen Izakaya

Famous Hakata-style izakaya combining tonkotsu ramen with drinks.

FukuokaFood AvailableFrom ¥2,000

Toyo Oimachi - Izakaya

Toyo Oimachi

Hidden gem standing izakaya in Oimachi known for incredible sashimi.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥2,000

Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai - Izakaya

Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai

Legendary Osaka kushikatsu restaurant in the heart of Shinsekai.

OsakaFood AvailableFrom ¥1,500

Watami Shibuya - Izakaya

Watami Shibuya

Major izakaya chain with wide menu and reasonable prices.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥2,500

Uoshin Nogizaka - Izakaya

Uoshin Nogizaka

Premium seafood izakaya with daily catches from Tsukiji.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥4,000

Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu - Izakaya

Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu

The 'Kill Bill' restaurant — traditional izakaya with stunning interior.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥3,000

Torikizoku Shinjuku - Izakaya

Torikizoku Shinjuku

Popular chain izakaya famous for all-items-298-yen yakitori.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥298

Ichinokura Brewery Osaki - Sake Brewery

Ichinokura Brewery Osaki

Miyagi's landmark brewery producing the popular Ichinokura sake.

Satsuma Shuzo Meijigura - Distillery

Satsuma Shuzo Meijigura

Historic shochu distillery in Kagoshima preserving Meiji-era brewing methods.

KagoshimaFrom ¥0

Nikka Yoichi Distillery - Distillery

Nikka Yoichi Distillery

Historic Yoichi distillery founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky.

HokkaidoFrom ¥0

Suntory Yamazaki Distillery - Distillery

Suntory Yamazaki Distillery

Japan's first and most famous malt whisky distillery near Kyoto.

OsakaFrom ¥1,000

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