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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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Bar Main Malt Kyoto - Whisky Bar
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Bar Main Malt Kyoto

Whisky Bar

Kyoto's finest single malt bar with a curated selection.

KyotoFrom ¥1,500
Campbelltoun Loch Yurakucho - Whisky Bar
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Campbelltoun Loch Yurakucho

Whisky Bar

Scottish-themed whisky bar near Tokyo Station with 700+ bottles.

TokyoFrom ¥1,200
Shot Bar Tender Namba - Whisky Bar
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Shot Bar Tender Namba

Whisky Bar

Osaka's whisky paradise near Dotonbori with friendly atmosphere.

OsakaFrom ¥1,000
Cask Strength Osaka - Whisky Bar
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Cask Strength Osaka

Whisky Bar

Premium whisky bar in Osaka with extensive Japanese and Scotch selection.

OsakaFrom ¥1,500
Zoetrope Shinjuku - Whisky Bar
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Zoetrope Shinjuku

Whisky Bar

Japanese whisky heaven with 300+ bottles, many rare and discontinued.

TokyoFrom ¥1,000