Around the Shimokitazawa station overpass, there is a newly developed area called SHIMOKITA Mikan. The word "Mikan" means "unfinished," symbolizing the continuous development and growth of the area. SHIMOKITA Mikan is bustling with various restaurants and shops. I visited a wine bar that caught my eye. The interior, stretching deep into the back, features a wine shop at the entrance and a straight counter further inside. ◆Monchiero Carbone Recit Roero Arneis 2022 This is a white wine from Italy, made from the Arneis grape variety. They also offer dessert wines and parfaits, making it a convenient choice for a date night or special occasion.

I visited a sister restaurant of a hamburger and whiskey place in Nakano. It is located just a short walk from Shimokitazawa Station, in a trendy area with stylish shops. The restaurant is up an outside staircase. As soon as you enter, there is a wine shop, and the bar is in the back. Although it is a wine shop, they also have whiskey available. I came for the whiskey selection. While looking at the whiskeys on the wall and discussing which ones looked interesting and tasty, the female bartender kindly provided us with information. The variety of whiskeys was impressive, and it was enjoyable to choose. However, I found it a bit disappointing to hear the slightly sharp way the female bartender spoke and acted towards the new male staff member. It was a shame to hear that in such a lovely bar...

I used it for the second time. Shimokitazawa station has changed a lot and I was surprised. I was looking for a bar to go to after 22:00 on Sunday, and I found a nice one. Two glasses of house wine for ¥2200, a reasonable price considering the location and atmosphere. They also mentioned that you can eat ramen at the neighboring store. I would like to try it next time.

I love Shimo-Kitazawa and came to Tokyo for it. There are many vintage shops and deep, mysterious smells in Shimo-Kitazawa. But now, it has become a clean and stylish town! I wanted to have lunch at a trendy café. However, all the restaurants were too crowded, and everyone was eating outside. Finally, I found a wine bar with dessert wine. The wine was so delicious, almost dangerous to drink. The dessert looked amazing too, but it got crowded quickly, so I left early. I will definitely come back for the dessert wine. Dessert wine is truly amazing!

After eating okonomiyaki and still wanting to drink more, I searched for a cozy-looking place for a second round and decided to stop by this shop. I tried dessert wine for the first time in my life. The bartender kindly explained and recommended some options to me, which made me very happy. All the dessert wines they served me were a perfect match for my taste. It was great that I could also purchase the wine I had at the shop to take home. The only downside was that the chairs at the bar were not very comfortable, so I thought it would be even better with more cozy chairs. Nevertheless, it was a shop that made me forget about the chairs and enjoy myself.

The atmosphere of the wine bar was nice, and since dessert wine was the main focus, I decided to try it for the first time. The sommelier's explanations were easy to understand, and the wine I chose was very easy to drink. The fresh ricotta cheese was also delicious. Although the seating is limited, it seems like a convenient place for both dates and girls' night out.

This is my second stop. I don't come to Shimo-Kitazawa often, but it's quite a youthful town. This wine bar has a wine shop right at the entrance, and as you go further in, there are stylish counter seats. I chose a seat at the back counter. They say the seats at the back are better. The air conditioning was working well, which was much appreciated. The New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc I had for my second drink was delicious and just to my liking. Upon researching, I found out that the price is very reasonable, so I definitely want to buy this wine for private use. It was a lovely wine bar with a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. The high chairs at the counter were soft, but slightly uncomfortable to sit on, haha.

I finally went to Mikan in Shimokitazawa. I heard there was a stylish bar there, so my mother and I went together. We were lucky that the weather was nice, and it wasn't raining, so we were able to go up to the rooftop where you can drink alcohol. On the rooftop, they serve drinks in plastic cups and the snack options are limited (nuts and something else). But as long as I can drink alcohol (I have no sense of being girly), I'm fine with it. We had sparkling wine on the rooftop. It was a dry sparkling wine which I quite liked. We enjoyed the view of the Inokashira Line passing by and looking down at the mikan trees below. It was a relaxing view to enjoy while drinking. It would probably have a nice atmosphere at night too. I would like to try the bar next time!

Here is a wine bar located in a corner of Shimokitazawa Mikan. It seems that it was originally in a different location in Shimokitazawa, but moved to Mikan in 2022. We enjoyed wine, beer, Givry from Burgundy-Côte-d'Or-Côte Chalonnaise, made from Pinot Noir, and craft beer maker COEDO. There is also a beer collaboration between writer Haruki Murakami and COEDO, named "Yamikuro" after a location in Murakami's novel "Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World". We also had ricotta cheese with black sugar on top, made with cheese from CHEEZE STAND in Shibuya. The dessert wine menu here seems to be popular, with shelves full of noble rot and sherry. PEGASUS BAY wine caught my eye, it seems to be from New Zealand. I haven't heard of it before. The CORONA wine in the photo is a sweet wine from Spain. I have only had a few famous sweet wines in the past, so it might be interesting to explore this area more. The rooftop terrace was closed due to rain on this day, but I managed to take some photos. The lantern-like lights were swaying gently, creating a cozy atmosphere.

On April 2022, I visited a new spot called "Mikan Shimokitazawa" in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. It is a facility that aims to create a place where diverse people can mix and something unexpected can happen. I then found a bar called "Fairground Bar" in the adjacent building. They offer a variety of wines and cocktails, as well as dessert and dessert wine pairings. I tried their fruit cocktail made with ripe fruit and a delicious dessert wine pairing. The atmosphere was calm and perfect for adults to relax. The strawberry parfait I ordered was supervised by a renowned pastry chef and was both cute and delicious. The total bill was 2,860 yen, and the bar had a friendly and welcoming vibe. It was a great find in Shimokitazawa.

The noble rot wine is sweet, rich, and delicious, making it easy to drink other types of wine as well! The food is elegant and pairs well with the wine, so I recommend enjoying them together.

I had a dessert wine. It was a noble rot wine from Australia, very mellow and delicious.

The glass was lovely. This time, the dessert wine was recommended. It was a great time and atmosphere. The snack was nuts, but they were too spicy to eat.