Best Creative, Innovative (Counter Seats & For Dates) in Japan

1The 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.

3.37

116

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

2Kushiage Kazuya

Kitashinchi Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Creative, Steak

[2 minutes walk from Kitashinchi Station] Enjoy creative Fried Skewers of carefully selected ingredients purchased from all over the country. Complete course from 6,600 yen

3.23

47

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

3Koma Hibiki

Shinsakae Machi Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Izakaya (Tavern)

◆A calm space where you can enjoy seasonal flavors and seasonal sake

3.34

60

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

4Kemuri Kandasudachoten

Awajicho Sta. / Dining bar, Creative, Izakaya (Tavern)

<Station Chika> A 100-year-old traditional Japanese-style Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) in Kanda. Taste carefully selected smoked dishes.

3.44

174

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

5Tomoshibi

Akasaka Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Italian, Creative

[Hokkaido x Italian Cuisine Izakaya (Japanese-style bar)] ★Available on October 26th◯ ㊗️2nd anniversary㊗️Cheers to our restaurant tonight too♪

3.28

59

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

6Nagomu

Shizuoka Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Nihonshu (Japanese sake), Creative

2 minutes walk from Shizuoka Station South Exit!

3.12

22

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

7Bishoku Maimon Shinagawa

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

Enjoy luxurious seasonal cuisine and craftsmanship in a sophisticated gastronomic space.

3.30

509

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

8Nappa SUN Kamata

Hasunuma Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Dining bar, Creative

Order a course meal and enjoy 3 hours of all-you-can-drink for just 550 yen! Beer and sparkling wine also available!

3.43

167

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • Monday、Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

9Nappa Juicy Kawasaki

Keikyu Kawasaki Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Dining bar, Creative

Order a course meal and enjoy 3 hours of all-you-can-drink for just 550 yen! Beer and sparkling wine also available!

3.48

377

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

10Sumibiyaki Shunsai Daruma

Kannai Sta. / Creative, Meat dishes, Izakaya (Tavern)

[3 minutes from Kannai Station] Enjoy a charcoal-grilled course of seasonal ingredients and carefully selected ingredients!

3.30

29

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

11nicco

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

[150 minutes all-you-can-drink and 8-course meal for 6,500 yen] Fully private rooms (tatami rooms) available♪

3.23

22

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

12Meshi Dokoro Noraya

Hisaya Odori Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Nihonshu (Japanese sake), Creative

Enjoy the flavor-packed overnight dried fish with carefully selected sake. A hideaway for adults where you can drop in like a stray cat

3.18

11

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

13Xsix

Shin Fukushima Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Creative

≪Enjoy Fried Skewers that is a fusion of Japanese and French cuisine We use rice oil for frying.

3.36

82

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

148 Bunme Ryori Ten

Yokogawa Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Creative

Enjoy the changing flavors of the four seasons to your heart's content! In a warm and homely interior with wood tones.

3.29

26

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

15High Korotonbo Shintokorozawa

Shin Tokorozawa Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Creative, Japanese Cuisine

4 minutes walk from Shin-Tokorozawa Station A nice bar that serves Tokorozawa beef Croquette and super carbonated highballs A group-friendly restaurant

3.06

20

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

16Tanmiya

Fukushima Sta. / Creative, Izakaya (Tavern), Steak

[Completely private rooms available] Relaxing space for adults / Enjoy over 140 types of Creative Cuisine

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

17Tsubokawa

Nishigawa Ryokudo Koen Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Tavern), Creative
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

18Yoizuki Tei

Takasaki Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Vegetable dishes, Creative

3.10

27

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Monday、Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

19Chef no Kakurega

Fukai Sta. / Dining bar, Izakaya (Tavern), Creative

3.07

10

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

20TAKEZO

Sanyo Himeji Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Creative, Seafood

3.09

16

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability