Best Creative (Sake & Counter Seats) in Japan

1Nijo Kizuki

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Sushi, Creative, Japanese Cuisine
  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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2Teppanyaki Shiroya Ginza Tei

Ginza Sta. / Teppanyaki, Creative, Steak

Enjoy a gourmet feast of A5 specially selected wagyu beef and carefully selected seasonal ingredients on an immersive iron plate stage with an extraordinary sense of elation in your heart.

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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3unaginonedoko Shinsaibashi Honten

Nippombashi Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Seafood, Creative

[Kansai's first Grilled skewer eel specialty store] Kansai-style grilled eel specialty store featured in "Matsuko's Unknown World"

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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4Japanese cuisine Hanamusashi Shunka

Ikebukuro Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative

Please enjoy the delicate flavors that bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients, as well as the seasonal colors and presentation.

3.46

166

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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5Consai

Kagurazaka Sta. / Creative, French, Vegetable dishes

1 minute walk from Kagurazaka Station. Unique dishes that combine the best of Japanese and French cuisine cuisine, using fresh vegetables from contracted farmers.

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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6The Mimasu Ya

Gion Shijo Sta. / Creative, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Tavern)

A Kyoto tradition that only appears during the summer.Enjoy your meal while looking out at the Kamogawa River and feeling the murmur of the river.

3.38

115

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7Sushi Kinari

Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Creative

[Opening in April! ] A sushi restaurant where you can enjoy small dishes and aged sushi made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients.

3.13

14

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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8Kobe Rogama Kobo

Motomachi Sta. / Steak, Creative, Nihonshu (Japanese sake)

[Side-by-side counter seats] This restaurant uses a hearth to grill Kobe beef over Kishu Binchotan charcoal. *Reservations must be made at least one day in advance.

3.48

43

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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9Kushiage Nagura

Kitashinchi Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Japanese Cuisine, Creative
  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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10Niigata Shunsakana Minamo

Niigata Sta. / Creative, Seafood, Izakaya (Tavern)

[2 minutes from Niigata Station] Enjoy Creative Cuisine made with the bounty of Niigata and selected local sake. Open until 2am

3.01

7

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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11Ginnan

Kyoto Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Tofu dishes, Creative

3 minutes from the central exit of Kyoto Station ◆ Our all-you-can-drink plan with many of our favorite menu items is very popular ★ Accommodates 20 or more people

3.15

60

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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12Ginza 2 Chome Mitasu Cafe

Ginza Itchome Sta. / Cafe, Izakaya (Tavern), Creative

A cafe that satisfies your mind and body for lunch and dinner

3.40

189

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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13Munemasa

Yotsuya Sanchome Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood, Creative

A creative Japanese-style meal Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) that boasts three types of specialty dishes and a wide variety of small plates.

3.39

53

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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14Ryoriya Somekawa

Gotanda Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Creative, Japanese Cuisine

[5 minutes walk from Gotanda Station] Enjoy delicious food using seasonal ingredients from Hokuriku and Setouchi. Relax at a hidden restaurant in Ikedayama.

3.19

22

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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15Yushokuya Jugojugo

Shinsaibashi Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Creative, Bar

シズル感たっぷり“生まぐろトロすき身炙り”は数量限定!550円均一の美酒佳肴を隠れ家空間で

3.08

11

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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16Kozara ga Shuyaku Oshiri yes

Shin Fukushima Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Creative, Baru (Spanish style bar)

[3 minutes walk from Shin-Fukushima Station] Small plates are the main attraction! We propose and serve stylish dishes. A creative, genre-less izakaya Izakaya (Japanese-style bar)

3.35

104

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Menu with photos
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17Cuvee

Azabu Juban Sta. / French, Wine bar, Creative

[No closing days, open until 5am] We offer a perfect marriage of seasonal ingredients with carefully selected wines and dishes.

3.18

45

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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18Hatchobori Yaoya Bar

Kayabacho Sta. / Baru (Spanish style bar), Vegetable dishes, Creative

4 minutes from Hatchobori Station, 5 minutes from Kayabacho, 12 minutes from Tokyo Station◇ Creative Cuisine! Stylish space perfect for reserved ♪

3.09

16

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Saturday、Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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19Go Motosumiyoshimise

Motosumiyoshi Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Creative

<5 minutes walk from Motosumiyoshi Station> A must-see for local chicken lovers! We are proud of our Satsuma Chiran chicken, famous for its firm texture and rich flavor!

3.18

91

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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20Sakana Ya Kizuki

Mikunigaoka Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Creative

Year-end and New Year's party banquet plans [Early bird discount service] now available!

3.20

13

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Smoking allowed
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