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Craft Beer Bars & Breweries in Japan

Taprooms, microbreweries, brewpubs, beer gardens, and selected izakaya

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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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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
Sendai Gyutan Izakaya Rikyu - Izakaya
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Sendai Gyutan Izakaya Rikyu

Izakaya

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

MiyagiFood AvailableFrom ¥3,000
Kushi Tanaka Nagoya - Izakaya
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Kushi Tanaka Nagoya

Izakaya

Nagoya-style kushikatsu izakaya with miso-dipped skewers.

NagoyaFood AvailableFrom ¥2,000
Ajidokoro Minami Kyoto - Izakaya
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Ajidokoro Minami Kyoto

Izakaya

Traditional Kyoto izakaya serving obanzai (Kyoto home cooking).

KyotoFood AvailableFrom ¥3,000
Toriki Kichijoji - Izakaya
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Toriki Kichijoji

Izakaya

Charming neighborhood izakaya in Kichijoji with grilled chicken specialties.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥2,500
Torisoba Zah Shibuya - Izakaya
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Torisoba Zah Shibuya

Izakaya

Modern izakaya combining chicken dishes with craft cocktails.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥3,000
Sumiyoshi Namba - Izakaya
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Sumiyoshi Namba

Izakaya

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

OsakaFood AvailableFrom ¥500
Yoronotaki Yokohama - Izakaya
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Yoronotaki Yokohama

Izakaya

Classic Japanese izakaya chain with traditional atmosphere.

YokohamaFood AvailableFrom ¥2,000
Irohanihoheto Sapporo - Izakaya
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Irohanihoheto Sapporo

Izakaya

Hokkaido izakaya chain featuring local seafood and Sapporo beer.

HokkaidoFood AvailableFrom ¥3,000
Hakata Daruma Ramen Izakaya - Izakaya
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Hakata Daruma Ramen Izakaya

Izakaya

Famous Hakata-style izakaya combining tonkotsu ramen with drinks.

FukuokaFood AvailableFrom ¥2,000
Toyo Oimachi - Izakaya
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Toyo Oimachi

Izakaya

Hidden gem standing izakaya in Oimachi known for incredible sashimi.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥2,000
Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai - Izakaya
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Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai

Izakaya

Legendary Osaka kushikatsu restaurant in the heart of Shinsekai.

OsakaFood AvailableFrom ¥1,500
Watami Shibuya - Izakaya
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Watami Shibuya

Izakaya

Major izakaya chain with wide menu and reasonable prices.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥2,500
Uoshin Nogizaka - Izakaya
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Uoshin Nogizaka

Izakaya

Premium seafood izakaya with daily catches from Tsukiji.

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥4,000
Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu - Izakaya
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Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu

Izakaya

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

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥3,000
Torikizoku Shinjuku - Izakaya
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Torikizoku Shinjuku

Izakaya

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

TokyoFood AvailableFrom ¥298
Issen Yoshoku - Izakaya
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Issen Yoshoku

Izakaya

Quirky Kyoto izakaya with retro decor serving the original 'one-cent Western food'.

KyotoFood AvailableFrom ¥1,000
Daimon Yokocho Hakodate - Izakaya
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Daimon Yokocho Hakodate

Izakaya

Compact Hakodate yokocho near the station with small izakaya counters, seafood, ramen, and local drinking atmosphere.

HokkaidoFood AvailableFrom ¥1,500