{"id":391,"date":"2016-02-04T12:00:59","date_gmt":"2016-02-04T11:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=391"},"modified":"2019-04-11T13:07:31","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T12:07:31","slug":"secret-tokyo-bar-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/secret-tokyo-bar-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"The Secret Side of Tokyo\u2019s Bar Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you haven\u2019t heard of the secret side of Tokyo\u2019s bar scene, get ready to be blown away. We&#8217;re giving you the scoop on everything you need to know from which brand of Japanese whisky you need to try (Nikka whisky anyone?), to where in Golden Gai you&#8217;ll find the best cocktails, to which small bars are worth squeezing into and of course how to make yourself look and sound like a local.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you say exclusive?\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good thing is there\u2019s tons of bars to choose from, and they\u2019re all unique, interesting and make some of the most top-notch cocktails in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_395\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-395\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-395 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Nightlife-in-Yurakucho-Tokyo-Japan-000022600389_Full.jpeg\" alt=\"Yurakucho-Tokyo-Japan-Golden-Gai\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Nightlife-in-Yurakucho-Tokyo-Japan-000022600389_Full.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Nightlife-in-Yurakucho-Tokyo-Japan-000022600389_Full-900x563.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Nightlife-in-Yurakucho-Tokyo-Japan-000022600389_Full-1024x640.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Nightlife-in-Yurakucho-Tokyo-Japan-000022600389_Full-400x250.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Nightlife-in-Yurakucho-Tokyo-Japan-000022600389_Full-290x180.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Nightlife-in-Yurakucho-Tokyo-Japan-000022600389_Full-105x65.jpeg 105w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/675;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-395\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nightlife in Yurakucho, Tokyo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But before we get into the specifics, you need to familiarize yourself with we&#8217;ll call the&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>Japanese bar Code of Conduct (or how to blend in)<\/h2>\n<p><em>1. Don&#8217;t shoot your sake<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Don&#8217;t make jokes or speak loudly about the Yakuza (it&#8217;s not funny to locals)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. Sit where you&#8217;re told<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. Do not tip (seriously, it&#8217;s considered rude)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. Don&#8217;t speak to other guests unless spoken to<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6. If sharing a bottle at your table, serve others rather than yourself and always refill empty glasses<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7. Don&#8217;t take a sip until your entire party receives their drinks<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8. Cheers by saying &#8220;Kanpai&#8221; and acknowledge tasty drinks by saying &#8220;Umai&#8221; or &#8220;Oishii&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/where-take-best-photos-japan-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Where to Take the Best Photos of Japan: As Told by a Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for some Japanese whisky, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/homepage2.nifty.com\/zoetrope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoetrope<\/a>. With over 300 different varieties of whisky, it\u2019s hard to even know where to start. You\u2019ll walk into the cozy, dimly lit bar and discover some whisky that isn\u2019t even on the market. Being a film lover, the owner hired a legendary art director, the late Takeo Kamura, to decorate the bar. So, sit back with a whisky and enjoy a silent film in the heart of Tokyo. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golden Gai (&#8220;Golden District&#8221;) is becoming increasingly popular amongst tourists as it becomes more known to the world. This area of Shinjuku is a maze of lanes filled with tiny bars, some so small they seat just about 4 &#8211; 6 people. The area is lively and houses many of Tokyo\u2019s favourite spots. While most bars in Golden Gai accept anyone these days, some are still for regular customers only. <em>How do you tell?\u00a0<\/em>If there&#8217;s a price list or generally anything posted out front in English you&#8217;re good to go. If you aren&#8217;t sure just walk in and read the room. Should you not be welcome you&#8217;ll be told there&#8217;s no room regardless of whether there are empty seats or not. Keep in mind that most of the bars have a cover charge.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/tips-and-tricks-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tips, Tricks, Do\u2019s and Dont\u2019s When Travelling to Japan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though now well known as one of the world\u2019s best bars and run by the legendary <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidetsugu Ueno, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.barhighfive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bar High Five<\/a>\u00a0in Tokyo is still pretty difficult to find. Tucked away in a random office building, it\u2019s become known for incredible cocktails and its atmosphere. Playing sweet jazz or bagpipe tunes at night, along with classic decor and limited seating.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_398\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-398\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-398 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/updatedtokyo.jpeg\" alt=\"Golden-Gai-small-bar\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/updatedtokyo.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/updatedtokyo-900x563.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/updatedtokyo-1024x640.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/updatedtokyo-400x250.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/updatedtokyo-290x180.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/updatedtokyo-105x65.jpeg 105w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/675;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-398\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Streets of Golden Gai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Izakaya is a type of bar and food joint in Japan, and in Tokyo there\u2019s tons of them. The thing is, they\u2019re often hidden away in spots around (or inside of) train and subway stations. So, you may have to look out for them. These places are very popular among locals and are a great way to have an authentic experience. Izakaya is casual, serves incredible eats and of course, drinks. <strong>Tip:<\/strong> In Izakayas it&#8217;s expected that you&#8217;ll order at least a little food, rather than exclusively drinks. Sometimes you&#8217;ll be brought a small appetizer without asking and have it charged to your bill; think of it like a cover charge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you love music, when you\u2019re in Japan a bar called <a href=\"http:\/\/tokyojazzsite.com\/directory\/listing\/jbs-jazz-blues-soul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JBS<\/a> needs to be one of your stops. Hidden away in the Shibuya district of Tokyo, JBS is the place to have a drink or smoke and listen to some jazz. It\u2019s a spot to take a breath from the bustling street as the bar\u2019s main focus is the music. It\u2019s not like it isn\u2019t obvious though, considering the back wall is completely lined with vinyl records.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/should-i-travel-to-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Should I Visit Japan?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bar Kodoji, also known as the Photographer\u2019s Bar, is nestled in the popular Golden Gai district. Not only is the bar incredibly photogenic, but it houses countless photo books for inspiration. It\u2019s a place where photographers from around the world come together in Tokyo to discuss photography and each other\u2019s work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>And finally, what to drink&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Beer:<\/strong>\u00a0Japan has an flourishing craft beer scene that you&#8217;ll definitely want to experience while you&#8217;re there but it&#8217;s also important to know the classics. Kirin, Asahi, Suntory and of course, Sapporo are available nearly everywhere. Some izakayas carry only one brand of beer so be prepared to accept the beer you&#8217;re offered or order a diverse cocktail instead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sake:<\/strong> This Japanese rice wine is meant to be sipped (see above) despite being served in what looks like a standard Western shot glass. You can order a small bottle to be served either hot or cold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Umeshu: <\/strong>This liquor is made from ume fruit (think if a plum and apricot had a baby), sugar and either sake or shochu. Umeshu is the ideal drink for people who aren&#8217;t big \u00a0fans of beer or strong liquor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shochu:\u00a0<\/strong>Similar to vodka, Shochu is a clear, distilled spirit whose flavour varies depending on whether it&#8217;s made from yams, sugar cane or rice. You can enjoy a class of this yummy spirit mixed with soda, water or simply straight up.<\/p>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/8-things-to-do-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8 Unique Things To Do While In Japan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2>Japanese whisky deserves its own section&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>You might be surprised to learn that whisky has a long history in Japan, all the way back to 1899. Known for their mild and smooth tastes, Japanese whiskies are notoriously easy to drink and it doesn&#8217;t hurt that there are countless kinds to choose from.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yamazaki:\u00a0<\/strong>This is the whisky for the connoisseurs. Be prepared to shell out some serious dough to enjoy a glass of Yamazaki, which has a flowery, fruity aroma and smooth finish. You can choose between 12-years, 18-years, or 25-years aged.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hibiki 30-Year:\u00a0<\/strong>A very popular whisky throughout Japan, Hibiki is an international award-winner and even a little bit famous. Considering it&#8217;s age, this one isn&#8217;t going to come cheap but the pay off is high! A single glass contains a wide variety of aromas, including marizpan, nutmeg, apricot, chamomile and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nikka Blended Whisky:\u00a0<\/strong>Popular amongst Western travellers for its affordable price, Nikka&#8217;s Blended Whisky goes down easy with intense fruits and vanilla flavours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Karuizawa:\u00a0<\/strong>This legendary brand of whisky is for the wealthy (or financially irresponsible) among us as the distillery is no longer operational. The cheapest bottles are 15-years aged but will still set you back a few hundred dollars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suntory Chita Grain Whisky:\u00a0<\/strong>Grain whiskies aren&#8217;t for everyone but this one isn&#8217;t bad if you&#8217;re curious. You can expect to enjoy a fresh sweetness that includes hints of lemon and mango.<\/p>\n<p><em>Would you love to see Tokyo at its finest? See the trips that will <a href=\"\/d\/japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get you there<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you haven\u2019t heard of the secret side of Tokyo\u2019s bar scene, get ready to be blown away. 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