Bar High Five is a bar in Tokyo.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Food program: Replenished complimentary snacks
Day trip · 12 hours
The Tunnel of Light - a mirror pool at the end of a tunnel in one of Japan's three great gorges - then sake tasting from 100 Niigata breweries and a station foot bath....
Day trip · 11 hours
Japan's only distillery that makes malt and grain whisky on one site, using meltwater from Mount Fuji. Reserved factory tour and tasting included. One fixed price per group.
Guided tour · 11 hours
Discover Japan’s beverage culture on a day trip from Tokyo. Visit a winery in Katsunuma, the Suntory Hakushu Distillery, and the Shichiken Brewery, and enjoy tastings ...
Address: 5-4-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Star Bar Ginza in Tokyo's Ginza is Hisashi Kishi's pressed-tin temple of classic cocktail technique since 2000. The Sidecar is the order on a first visit.
DrinkSidecar with hand-cut Ninja ice
FoodTinned snacks, charcuterie
TipCover charge applies. Wear smart casual; phone reservations are accepted but the standing space at the counter turns fast.
Fuglen Tokyo in Tomigaya turns into a Scandinavian cocktail bar after 19:00. Norwegian-trained bartenders, vintage Scandi furniture (all for sale).
DrinkAquavit-based cocktails by Halvor Digernes
FoodNorwegian brown cheese, light snacks
TipOpen until 01:00 Wed-Sun. The aquavit Old Fashioned is the move; Mondays and Tuesdays close at 23:00.
Omoide Yokocho in Tokyo's Shinjuku is the post-war yakitori alley north of the west exit, 70 tiny eateries seating six to eight. Highballs and meat.
DrinkHighball and yakitori sticks
Food70 yakitori, grilled offal, ramen stalls
TipMost stalls open from 17:00; weekend nights are tight. Bring cash and a willingness to share a counter.
Shinjuku Golden Gai in Tokyo's Kabukicho is six narrow alleys of 200 themed bars, each seating four to ten guests. Music, film, literature, every micro-genre.
DrinkWhatever the master pours
FoodSnacks, occasional small plates
TipMany bars charge a 500-1,500 yen seating fee. Look for English-friendly signs or guided tours after 21:00.
SG Club in Tokyo's Jinnan is Shingo Gokan's two-floor cocktail bar, Asia's 50 Best No. 9 in 2023. Order the showa-era cocktails on the two floors.
DrinkShowa-era cocktails on the two floors
FoodTapas-style bites and snacks
TipReservations advised for Friday and Saturday. The sip floor is the quieter calmer counter.
Bar Trench in Tokyo's Ebisu-Nishi is the absinthe and classic-cocktail counter Rogerio Igarashi Vaz opened in 2010. Asia's 50 Best Bars, back-alley den.
DrinkAbsinthe-led classic cocktails
FoodSnacks and charcuterie
TipReserve for groups; the back-room booth is the prized seat. Cash and cards. Open Sun-Thu to 02:00, Fri-Sat to 03:00.
