Recently, themed restaurants are very popular and famous in Japan. Tokyo has lots of themed restaurants to enjoy and this page introduces our recommendations of themed Izakaya (Japanese Pub.) It would be a great experience to visit Japanese specific themed Izakayas to have fun with the dishes and the unique atmosphere.
“Tokyo’s sophisticated bar specializing in world’s whiskey” Tokyo Whiskey Library
Tokyo Whiskey Library is a rare bar and lounge specializing in whiskey. It is located at Aoyama and near to Omotesando station. This is the only place in Tokyo and Japan where you can enjoy many kinds of whiskey. Literally, Tokyo Whiskey Library is rich in its number of whiskey. Not only Japanese whiskey but you can also enjoy whiskey from the world. You can check the whiskey menu at the below URL. This is the best place for whiskey lovers to visit.
“Public bath was renovated into this unique Izakaya” Bunbuku
Bunbuku is a new style Izakaya opened in November, 2016. It is located near Tamachi station. A public bath, Manzai-Yu, was closed after 90 years of sales and was renovated into Izakaya. This Izakaya still leaves great atmosphere of public bath which makes this Izakaya unique. Fish dishes are the Bunbuku’s special that we would like you to try.
Zauo is an Izakaya restaurant where you can eat what you fished there. There are 4 Zauo in Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Meguro, and Kameido. The large tank at each restaurant contains about 8 to 10 different kinds of fish and seafood. What you get will be cooked as you request. Sashimi, sushi, grilled, boiled, and deep fried… whatever you like will be served. Zauo is an entertaining restaurant we strongly recommend children to go!
The concept of The Lockup, an Izakaya, is prison. This exciting and thrilling Izakaya is located at Shinjuku in Tokyo. The Lockup’s atmosphere is like a haunted house and customers are considered as prisoners. The place to dine are covered with fence which is really authentic. Dishes and alcohols taste very well but the appearance is sometimes grotesque. This is a totally new type of entertaining Izakaya.
“A train themed Izakaya where you can soak into the world of trains” Little TGV
TGV is a train themed Izakaya located at Akihabara. Many objects of trains and stations are decorated here. Seats are the real train seats that were used in the past and menu is written as a route map. Of course, the dishes and alcohols are also related to trains. How this Little TGV sticks to trains and stations will surely impress you. Little TGV is the must visit for trains fans!
“You can enter the world of Monster Hunter Series here” Hunters Bar
Hunters Bar is the bar officially collaborating with the famous game, Monster Hunter Series. This bar is located at Shinjuku. Life-size Palico doll welcomes you at the entrance. It has about 100 dishes and alcohols relating to Monster Hunter Series. The decorations of the bar are very elaborated that make you feel you’re in the Monster Hunter World. If you’re a huge fan of Monster Hunter Series, this bar is definitely the must visit!
“Time travel to feudal period of Japan” Sengoku Buyuden
Sengoku Buyuden is Sengoku Busho (military commanders of the Warring States Period) themed Izakaya. It is located at Shinjuku. This Izakaya is quite popular so we recommend reserve the seats in advance. Armors and banner flags are decorated and the dishes are also related to Sengoku Busho. Dishes and alcohols are the same as normal Izakayas so no worries for the quality. Let’s go back to the Sengoku (feudal) period at this Izakaya!
“Kyoto atmosphere in the middle of Tokyo?!” Kyomachi Koishigure
Kyomachi Koishigure is an Izakaya located at Shinjuku. This Kyomachi Koishigure is famous for its unique and elegant Kyoto atmosphere. Once you get into the restaurant, you would feel like you’re in Kyoto…! The meals and alcohols are very delicious with a high reputation. If you don’t have time to visit Kyoto, it would be a great idea to visit this restaurant to feel Kyoto.
“An Izakaya with nice atmosphere and photogenic decorations!” Nanairo Temariuta
Nanairo Temariuta is a stylish Izakaya located at Shinjuku. It has a unique design of seats as the name ‘Nanairo Temariuta’ shows. Temari, a traditional Japanese handball, is a motif of the seats. The shape is round which looks like a handball. You will definitely feel the Japanese atmosphere at this Izakaya.
“Neo future universe themed French and Italian dining bar!” Neo Tokyo Fooding Bar MYSTERIOUS
MYSTERIOUS is a stylish and cool dining bar in Shinjuku. The theme of this bar is neo-futuristic space. Once you get into the bar, you may feel like you’re at a space station! Relaxing atmosphere with stars is also somehow mysterious. Planet cocktails are the bar’s special we would like you to try.
“The SG club took the 13th place of the Asians’ 50 best bars in 2019!” The SG Club
This hottest bar, the SG club, was opened in June, 2018 at Shibuya. It is located in the middle of Shibuya station and Harajuku station. Most famous Japanese bartender, Shingo Gokan, opened the SG club as his first bar in Japan. He owns his other bars out of Japan. The SG club stands for ‘the Sip and Guzzle club’ and divided into two floors, Guzzle floor and Sip floor. First floor is guzzle space where you can enjoy the alcohols casually. Underground floor is sip space to enjoy the alcohols elegantly. Or simply it stands for his name, Shingo Gokan. As the top bartender runs this bar, the taste and atmosphere is exceptional.
“A bar specializing in music and its special atmosphere” Ginza Music Bar
This fashionable bar is located at Ginza, the fanciest town in Tokyo. Ginza Music Bar is famous as the bar produced by an artist, Shinichi Osawa. It has the renowned TANNOY Westminster’s speaker. The selector chooses the best record and music out of many records according to the guests’ atmosphere. Requests are also welcomed. Ginza Music Bar puts emphasis on both music and communication among guests. The sound of music is not loud and it actually encourages communications. The bar serves the best alcohols for sure. It would be the best place to enjoy your night life!
“The only bar in Tokyo where you can see real penguins while enjoying drinks” Penguin Bar Ikebukuro
Penguin Bar Ikebukuro is a unique bar located at Ikebukuro. The bar has a big water tank and real penguins are raised. You can take pictures of the cute penguins and the distance is very close which makes here special. What is more, you may be able to feed the penguins. The usual feeding time is at 19:00pm but it depends on the bar’s decision. Food and dishes are at high quality as well. The bar can be easily occupied so it is better to make a reservation in advance.
