A building directly connected to Shinbashi Station where you can easily enjoy standing sake. They always have 30 types available and you can order a tasting size of 45ml. Start with a recommended set of 3 types. While drinking, carefully consider the menu and order additional items that you think you will like. The snacks are small portions ranging from 100-300 yen, so you can enjoy a variety of them. The hit pairing this time was the Hiroshima Ryusei Namakiri and Karasumi. The Ryusei Namakiri has a spicy taste like grated daikon radish, which surprisingly goes well with the rich Karasumi. Every time you visit, there are new encounters and it's fun! I will definitely come back.

A Japanese sake izakaya where you can enjoy tasting different kinds of sake. The appetizers are also great, especially the grilled eel skewers which are a must-order. It's perfect for enjoying drinks at the second location. This time, since it's the third location, we ordered a small amount of rice. We focused on tasting different sakes! The cost performance is also good in Shinbashi. Thank you for the meal.

You can dive underground from JR Shinbashi Station and arrive at the shop without getting wet in the rain. It's very convenient when you want to have a drink after work. On this day, I enjoyed Umeshikomi Kuro Junmai, Asahitaka limited edition, Haneya Shine, Honshuichi Doors Fresh, Hokuyasu Daikuro Yukinakachozou, Takenokoyuba, and Child Squid. It's nice that the snacks start from 100 yen. Personally, I liked Honshuichi the best. Thank you for the meal!

There are many shops in front of Shinbashi Station, and I thought about going to two of them, but I was drawn to this shop and decided to enter. The atmosphere is new and they have sake vessels displayed for sale on the walls. You can try 45cc of sake starting from 150 yen, so I sampled two types. Each one has a different taste, allowing you to explore your preferences. You can really appreciate the depth of Japanese sake. Today, I slowly enjoyed it while nibbling on crab miso. Snacks are also available starting from 100 yen. You can choose between cold and room temperature water, which is convenient. This has become a shop I want to visit when I come to Shinbashi.

I went to the Kuri-san for a second party-like gathering. I personally like the cash-on style, but I may have overused it... They have a great selection of not only Japanese sake but also space beer. The snacks are light, but it's a wonderful place for drinking.

Before the banquet, let's meet up for a standing drink at the Kura-san I remembered from last year! We enjoyed a tasting of three different drinks and a la carte dishes in 45ml servings. We quickly drank up and moved on to the next bar! There were many young women, making it different from the usual old man's standing bar vibe. It's a shame to finish up quickly at this amazing place... Thank you for the meal.

At Kuri-san's Shinbashi underground store, you can enjoy a wide variety of Japanese sake at reasonable prices of 45ml. On this day, I tried Tadashi and the owner's recommendation. The snacks are also reasonably priced. They even had firefly squid marinated in vinegar. It's a good place to stop by for a quick drink. Thank you for the meal.

I used a standing sake bar in the basement of the Shimbashi Station building. There are more and more stores that focus on sake, but I felt that there are few stores where you can drink sake casually and inexpensively. However, this store offers sake for about 500 yen for 90cc, with simple food for 100 yen. Water is self-service and all-you-can-drink, which is great. Water may seem like a joke, but it is essential when drinking sake. Many people who get drunk on sake do so because they drink too much sake without drinking water. While most stores offer water, being able to drink as much as you want self-service is appreciated. The selection of sake was also to my liking. There were good brands that are not well-known beginner-friendly brands, but have a good reputation nationwide.

This is a standing bar located on the basement floor of the JR Shimbashi Station Shiodome entrance "Shimbashi Ekimae Building". The main focus of this standing bar is Japanese sake, and it is a sister store to the standing bar "Kururi" located on the first floor of the same building. The shop does not have any seating, only a counter, and can accommodate around 30 people. Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus, there were only about 5-6 customers when visited. It is low risk in terms of infection as there is no conversation when drinking alone, so customers can enjoy sake quickly after work and leave promptly. The menu changes depending on the sake available, with only printed text displayed in the shop. Sake is priced starting from 150 yen for a 45ml glass. There are no substantial dishes, with most items priced at around 100 yen as accompaniments to the sake. Orders are placed at the back counter for cash-on-delivery, and customers receive their sake and dishes there. A tray is provided for customers to carry their items to their preferred spot and enjoy their sake. I tried the "Shop Owner's Choice 3 Cup Set" for 1,000 yen, which includes three 90ml cups totaling 1,150 yen in value. The three sakes included were "Musou" from Niigata, "Mansakunohana" from Akita, and "Kinami" from Saga. Each had its own unique taste profile and were enjoyable. I also tried the "Salted Sea Urchin" for 200 yen, served in a small cup as a condiment. It paired well with the sake and was a delightful accompaniment. Overall, it was a pleasant experience to enjoy Japanese sake in a standing bar setting and leave promptly after.

When did such a delightful restaurant open? It's easy to walk in, and it opens at 1pm. Japanese sake is 90ml. Premium sake ranges from 350 to 450 yen per glass. Snacks are mostly 100 yen. Of course, it's standing room only. The seating is spacious, with a relaxed atmosphere. It exudes a sense of style. It may be rude to say that it's unexpected in Shinbashi, known for its drinking spots. There are currently four stores: a Japanese sake bar in Ginza and Shinbashi, a standing bar in front of Shinbashi Station Building No. 1, and a pub in the same basement. Each has its own unique features, but I often visit the Ginza store. When it first opened, it was so stylish that it didn't quite fit the image of a Japanese sake bar. But now it's the norm. There are many Japanese sake bars in Ginza and Tokyo now, and Kura is one of the pioneers. Originally located in Motoazabu near Roppongi Hills, it quietly operated. The second son of the famous sake shop "Sakaya Kurihara" renovated the second floor in front of that store, and then moved to Ginza. On the second floor of a building on Sukiya Street in Ginza, there is a small store with a counter and a few tables. They have a wide selection of Japanese sake from all over the country, including cold sake, warm sake, and rare aged sake, served in three different glass sizes. And then there is this Japanese sake pub, which fits right into the drinking spot-filled atmosphere of Shinbashi. It's easy to enter this nostalgic underground of an old building, and the stylish atmosphere of this store is quite noticeable. The richness of Japanese sake and snacks, along with the great value for money, make it a very user-friendly store. Some examples of sake include: TATEYAMA Special Honjozo 90ml for 350 yen, MORISHIMA Yumachi Junmai Daiginjo 90ml for 450 yen, MATSUURAICHI 70 Junmai Genshu 90ml for 450 yen. Some snack options include: Crab Vinegar 100 yen, Plum Burdock 100 yen, Mentaiko (Spicy Cod Roe) 150 yen, Whale Bacon 200 yen, Salted Sea Urchin 200 yen, Oil Sardine 100 yen, Whale Stew 550 yen.

After work, I would like to introduce you to a place I frequent, called Kuri. I visit this place at least twice a week. The special feature of this shop is that you can enjoy sake starting from 45cc. The price ranges from about 100 yen to 500 yen per glass. There is no seating charge or cover charge. You can simply enjoy sake at a reasonable price. They offer over 24 types of seasonal local sake. There are many fresh unpasteurized sakes available. You can enjoy good sake for this season. The snacks start from 100 yen each. Each snack is individually packaged, clean, and delicious. The cost performance is so good that you might worry if it's okay at this price. The shop only has standing room. They have taken thorough measures against COVID-19, so you can drink with peace of mind. The delicious sake that makes you feel energized. Highly recommended for sake lovers. *Review as of 3.25* The photos include several past visits. As a sake bar, I think this is the best in Japan. Especially the cost performance is amazing. Unbelievable.

Tonight is a drinking night in Shinbashi. First, I stroll around Shinbashi Station Building, starting with a short distance. If the standing bar "KURI" on the 1st floor is crowded, then let's visit the "WasyokuPub KURI" on the B1F. Both places only have "KURI" written on the sign, so be careful not to mistake them. In the end, both are standing bars, so there is not much difference. However, the B1F with table seating and more space might be more convenient compared to the 1F counter-only area. This is a Japanese sake-centered standing bar. Unlike the "Shinshu Osake Village" in the same building, which specializes in sake and snacks from Shinshu, they offer a variety of sake from all over Japan. The snacks may not be uniquely selected, but they are reasonably thoughtful. Plus, everything is priced at 100 yen, so no complaints there. However, in the past, there was a set of 3 glasses chosen by the owner for 1000 yen, which came with 2 snacks of your choice. But was that only available on the 1F? Or was it discontinued to reduce costs? The truth remains a mystery. Anyway, my companion and I ordered two sets of the owner's choice and added grilled saury and octopus suckers. We had the following sakes: - Amabuki Koimusubi Junmai Daiginjo (Saga Prefecture, Amabuki Shuzo) - Daiseven Honjozo Namazake (Fukushima Prefecture, Daiseven Shuzo) - Shichihonyari Karakuchi Junmai (Shizuoka Prefecture, Takashima Shuzo) The 1000 yen for quite a generous pour of three different sakes was a great deal. However, it was a bit disappointing that all three sakes were the same as my companion's. Nevertheless, they were all delicious. I particularly enjoyed the Amabuki, which had a refreshing acidity with a solid sweetness and umami. It paired well with the octopus suckers drizzled with ponzu sauce. The Shichihonyari also seemed to match nicely with the saury. But having three glasses of sake from the first bar was honestly a bit excessive. And all this within a 30-minute stay. In the midst of no time for regrets, the next stage awaits. That's why bar hopping can be terrifying, yet enjoyable. Yes, fear and pleasure are two sides of the same coin. Seeking further indulgence, Moby disappears into the darkness of Shinbashi. (In other words, the point of all this is unclear.)

I visited this place for the second time on a holiday night. It's a Japanese sake stand bar where the selection of sake changes depending on the day. When ordering sake, you can choose between 45ml and 90ml. It's more cost-effective to order multiple types with 45ml. They also offer a "Set of 3 Sakes chosen by the owner" for 1000 yen, which is recommended when you can't decide what to drink. On this day, I ordered some 100 yen snacks and enjoyed the "Set of 3 Sakes" along with a 45ml of "Tsuru-toshi". I got to try 4 different types of sake including cloudy sake, which I don't usually drink, all for 2000 yen, making it a great value. There weren't many customers lingering around, so I would definitely like to use this place again for a casual drink.

After work, when I want to have a light drink, I often visit Kuri-san. It is a group of Japanese sake bars with 4 locations in Ginza and Shinbashi. This place is well-known among Japanese sake enthusiasts. At this establishment, you can choose to purchase 45ml or 90ml of your desired sake from a selection of 30 types. They also offer a set of three sake for 1,000 yen. All the snacks are priced at 100 yen each. Despite the increase in consumption tax, Kuri-san remains unfazed and continues to impress. The shop is run by just one person, with a single counter seat. It's amazing how they can operate smoothly without any issues. I quietly visit this place without writing much on food review sites. On this particular day, I tried the Arasagari and Nakagumi of Mansaku no Hana, as well as the Yukimegami Chokugumi of Hakuro Suijin. All of them were fresh and easy to drink, just the way I like it. And the total bill was only 710 yen. There are no cover charges or service fees, which is fantastic. I definitely want to visit again from time to time.

Sake at this place is on a daily menu, with the option of choosing between 45ml and 90ml. It's better to select 45ml (most are around 200 yen) as 90ml might limit you from trying different types. Here are the selections for the day: Kanegi Origarami Akijuku for 330 yen, Kigakuri Nigori for 300 yen, and Shichiken Ichibanshibori for 200 yen. Women tend to like these flavors! If you're not familiar with sake, it's common to choose the "Owner's Recommended 3 Types" for 1,000 yen, but it's not the best choice (high chance of not liking them). Communicate your preferences to the owner and choose your own sake! For snacks, go for the small size at 100 yen. The salted sea squirt is recommended! Unlike the first floor, this place opens at 2 PM which is convenient.

Shimbashi Station Building, underground 1st floor standing-style Japanese sake bar◎Good prices◎Great atmosphere◎And of course, delicious taste. Sake starts from 200 yen, and snacks from 100 yen. This time, I ordered two types: 1. Shinomiya Yumachi Yamahai Junmai (Nara) - As a fan of Yumachi, I couldn't resist ordering this one. It has a sharp taste with a perfect balance of Yumachi's sweetness. Delicious♪♪ 2. Edo Kaiko Junmai Ginjo (Tokyo) - A sake from Tokyo, located in Minato-ku. Recently, it has become one of my favorites. It's a tangy and delicious sake♪♪ As for the snack, I tried the "Bonito Curry Miso," a rare delicacy that is irresistible for those who love bonito, curry, and miso. I wonder how they make it. I want to share this amazing experience with others. Enjoyment at its best! ＼(^o^)／

Every night, the sake lovers gather at the Shinbashi Ekimae Building No.1, known for its standing sake bar, Kura. In the same building, on the basement floor, this restaurant, an affiliate of the main bar, opened over a year ago in August. After 5 pm, the nearby sake-loving old men and women start flocking in. On Friday nights, it gets so crowded that even the counter and tables are full, and some people even stand in the hallway to drink. I prefer to avoid such crowded nights and just have a quick drink. You can choose your favorite sake from the selection available that day. But if you're unsure, you can opt for the Master's choice, a set of 3 sake for 1,000 yen, which the Master will select for you. It's a bit of a deal, as the Master mentioned. One day, I decided to leave the choice to the Master. He picked Matsunosuke Honjozou, Kitayuki Daiginjo, and Kifunetsuru Junmai Ginjo Omachi. Each poured into a glass with a Kenbishi mark. Normally, it would cost 1,100 yen, but with the set, it's 100 yen cheaper. I also ordered the smoked duck and Matsumae pickles from the 100 yen side dish menu, bringing the total to 1,200 yen, which I paid in cash and enjoyed in the secured space. Matsunosuke is smooth and easy to drink, Kitayuki is refreshing with a hint of umami, and Kifunetsuru has a robust umami flavor. It's reassuring to leave it to the Master, but it's also natural to want to try your own preferences. On another day, I chose Akizakura Tokubetsu Junmai Akita Sake Komachi and Kudoki Jozu Junmai Daiginjo Omachi 44. Akizakura is a full-bodied sake with a refreshing sweetness, while Kudoki Jozu has a rich umami flavor with a glamorous body. It's a joy to drink the sake you want. I paired them with the canned whale ajiijo from Yama-me, which I couldn't resist as they were displayed on the wall shelf. Whale meat marinated in garlic, chili, and soy sauce-flavored oil. The whale meat is not tender, but its slightly junky flavor goes well with sake. Thanks to that, I added another 450 yen for the Raifuku Junmai Namazake. By the way, it has a mellow flavor with umami, acidity, sweetness, maturity, richness, and ripeness. On a different day, I selected Sakuemonochi Junmai Ginjo and Shirakura Akaiwa Omachi Junmai Ginjo. Sakuemon has a sweet and umami taste with a slightly acidic finish, while Shirakura is smooth with a long-lasting umami flavor. Both have a good aroma and plenty of umami, making it a great choice for the day. I paired them with 100 yen Iwashi Gomadzuke and smoked boiled eel. I wish I had more of the smoked boiled eel. It's a chic place where you can have a quick drink with 2 or 3 cups. Whether you leave it to the Master or stick to your preferences, it's up to your mood of the day.

I met a drinking buddy at another sake bar in Shinbashi, and we've been friends for over 5 years now (although we only meet about once every 3 months these days). He is a regular at a new branch of "Kura" that recently opened in Shinbashi, which has several locations near Shinbashi Station. I had seen the new branch on the corner of the Shinbashi Station Front Building B1F, but I hadn't visited the standing bar on the 1st floor or the shop near the Uomori exit. My friend had recommended me to visit this new branch, so I decided to give it a try since the first floor "Shinshu Osake Mura" was crowded and there were no seats available. The entrance to the store is a step higher, which may seem a bit dangerous when you're a bit tipsy after drinking, but it makes it easier to get a feel for the atmosphere inside from the outside, making it a relatively easy store to enter at first glance. You order your sake and side dishes at the front counter and pay in advance. The menu lists 30 types of sake, a truly impressive lineup for a sake izakaya that has established its presence. You can choose to have 45ml or 90ml of sake in a glass, which is nice. They also offer sets for comparing three different types of sake. This time, I chose the following: - Shinomine Junmai Yamadanishiki Super dry Unfiltered raw sake I started with a light 45ml tasting. The side dishes (all priced at 100 yen) were: - Chinese clams - Sakamushi (sake-steamed) clams They are all served on a small tray, which is quite nice. The sakamushi clams were particularly delicious! The junmai sake made with unfiltered raw Yamadanishiki rice was also very good. I spent about 20-30 minutes drinking lightly as a pre-drinking session before moving on to the next place or heading home. The bar has counter seats facing the wall and some table seats, all of which are standing. It's clean and comfortable. I was able to enjoy a light meal for under 1000 yen that night, truly making it a great "senbero" experience.

Today, I stopped by this place near the station for a quick drink before heading home. I was recommended the best sake, so I got a 1,000 yen set with Bizen fresh sake from Osamu Mori Sake Brewery in Akaiwa, Hiroshima, and fresh sake from Asahihou in Shiga. The sake brewery in Shiga seems to be doing well these days. For snacks, I had herring, rolled kombu, and chicken liver, all for 100 yen each. I also added a 450 yen Edo Kaisho Shibano building-made dish. It was a light and refreshing drink. I quickly got a bit tipsy, but it was a good time. I spent 15 minutes there, had four types of sake and snacks each, and paid a total of 1,850 yen. Thank you for the meal. Now, it's time to head home.

In the basement of the Shimbashi Ekimae Building No. 1, located at the back when viewed from Shimbashi Station, is a traditional sake pub called Kura. On the first floor of the building, there is a standing bar called Kura. In addition to this Shimbashi Ekimae Building, there are also Ginza and Shimbashi branches, with the Ginza branch being a sake bar and the Shimbashi branch being a traditional sake establishment. On this day, I had a drinking party with my former project colleagues at the Shimbashi Ekimae Building. I arrived a little early and decided to have a pre-drink at Kura, the traditional sake pub. The menu for the day listed 30 types of sake. I pondered over which one to choose at the standing table, then placed my order at the counter in the back. When I asked for the "Owner's Choice Set" (1,000 yen), the server replied, "It's not decided yet." I was a bit confused, wondering when it would be decided. So, I decided to go with the Nokomai Daiginjo Tokubetsu 90ml (750 yen), a sake from the Baba Sake Brewery in Saga. It is made from Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 35%. It is gentle and smooth, very easy to drink, with more sweetness than I expected. I enjoyed it with some sake lees (100 yen) as a snack.