It was really great! I was able to express my preferences and was served a sake that suited my taste. It's not often that this happens, so I was very happy. The snacks were not meant to fill you up, so I think the main concept is to enjoy the sake. The prices are reasonable, so it's a good place to have a quick drink and then head home.

I visited this place for the second time in late May 2023, and what I like about this shop is that you can easily drop by. You can enjoy a drink while overlooking the bustling streets of Shinjuku, which makes it taste even better. I ordered: - Junmai Daiginjo "Natsudamon" by Gisemon - Yamahai Junmai Organic Sake "Nansen" "Natsudamon" had a very summer-like feel to it, with a vibrant aroma and a fresh taste. It was delicious! You can really feel like drinking it in the summer! I would love to drink it under the blue sky! "Nansen" is a sake from Miyoshino Sake Brewery, famous for Hanatomoe. It has a sweet taste like a special sake made with sake instead of water for brewing. It may vary depending on the person whether it suits them or not, but I found it very delicious. Every time I visit, I tell the staff the type of sake I want to drink, and they choose the sake for me. I like this style! I can discover new sake that I wouldn't order myself and have the opportunity to talk to the staff, which makes sake taste even better. I will definitely drop by again.

The junmai sake and premium sake course here is 60 minutes for 2,300 yen (tax included). I'm not very knowledgeable about sake, so I left it all to the staff. However, even as a beginner, I was impressed by the deliciousness of the junmai sake. It was our second stop, so we had up to five cups. By the way, a shot here is 100ml for 600 yen (tax included). The premium sake course here is 50ml per cup, so you break even after eight cups. I got a little tipsy after five cups, so eight cups was a bit too much for me.

It's a bit intimidating to enter because it's a mixed-use building, but the friendly staff welcomes you. The view is beautiful. The menu is very simple. I'm a beginner in sake, so the staff taught me a lot. The sake was delicious. It was a quick drink, but I would like to go again. Thank you for the meal!

I had been curious about this restaurant for a while, and I had the opportunity to visit relatively early. I mustered up the courage to take the elevator to the upper floor of the old building where the restaurant is located. When the elevator doors opened, I was relieved to see a stylish interior inside the shop. The view of Shinjuku's night skyline from the window was beautiful. I sat at the end of the counter where you can enjoy sake by the glass. There were several types available, and since I usually like fruity and easy-to-drink sake, I asked for a recommendation. The sake chosen for me was smooth and easy to drink. I decided to have a second glass while enjoying some snacks. Although I was recommended another sake, I mentioned that I usually drink a different brand, and they suggested something else. I was impressed by their skill in recommending different options. It seems like there are many regular customers, and it's a welcoming place where you can easily come alone for a quick drink. I would like to visit again.

It was a store with a concept of proposing new ways to enjoy Japanese sake. What is the difference between getting drunk on sake and feeling good in the past and now? "The Japanese sake I imagined when I was in my teens is different," a nearby beautiful customer rejoices. The jazz music playing softly in the lively and noisy store interior. There is a geeky conversation about the difference between Yamadanishiki and Omachi - it seems that there is a difference when it is shaved. It is a store where you can enjoy more if you have some prior knowledge, such as which prefecture, which sake rice, and which sake brewery. Maybe like the Japanese sake feature in dancyu magazine? After cold sake, we move on to hot sake and also order some appetizers. Nara's something-something tai miso is sweet, and the three kinds of salted sea urchin, kombu, and konbu are intensely salty. There are also people who drink sake with salt, as the story goes. There are many solo customers in their 20s. It's nice. Sake is not just for getting drunk, but also for savoring, and there is a world where you can explore that aspect, all for 2200 yen. It's a bit different from the Shinbashi store. Moving on.

I happened to come across this bar while looking for a place to drink sake around Shinjuku. Located on the 10th floor of a mixed-use building in Shinjuku Sanchome, this standing sake bar specializes in junmai sake. It was interesting to see that they focus solely on junmai sake. I called ahead around 9 pm and was told that they had availability, so I decided to visit. Although it was past 9 pm, the bar was occupied by young couples and a couple of young men quietly enjoying their sake. The ambiance was nice with dim lighting, perfect for savoring sake. The menu offers individual glasses of sake for only 550 yen each, which is quite affordable. They also have a great deal of all-you-can-drink sake for 2,200 yen per hour. The food menu is mainly focused on sake accompaniments, priced at 550 yen each. It's clear that they want guests to truly enjoy sake, given their reasonable pricing. I started with a tasting set that included three types of sake and cheese. The bartender served each sake based on my preferences, and I started with a Gifu sake called Michisakari Fuyu Nigori. It was surprisingly light and refreshing with a hint of rice sweetness. Next was Hachinohe's Rikyuu Hassenn, a familiar and delicious sake. It had a sweet aroma with a soft rice sweetness and a clean finish. I also tried Kubota's Kouju, a representative of Niigata's sake, which was easy to drink and had a good balance. Then, I had Iwate's Suiemon, a 3-year aged sake with a unique aroma of cedar and grass, which paired well with blue cheese. Following that, I tried Hirosaki's Rokkon, which had a rich flavor with a beautiful finish. Akita's Yukinoyukashou was fruity with a melon and pear aroma, and a clean finish. Mie's Rumiko no Sake was a 6-year aged sake with a smoky and brandy-like nuance that paired well with blue cheese. Lastly, I tried Okayama's Shinjin, made with the legendary sake rice, Omachi. It had a strong rice umami and sweetness, but the finish was a bit heavy. Overall, the experience of trying various regional sakes selected by the bartender was enjoyable and a great value for the price. It's clear that the bar's passion is to introduce delicious sake to as many people as possible. The only downside is that they mainly focus on sake from western Japan, so if you prefer lighter and cleaner finishes, you may find the selection limited.

If you want to drink various kinds of junmai sake in Shinjuku, this is the place you must visit. However, it is a standing bar. You can drink to your heart's content within a time limit. The counter has transparent partitions, so it is well-prepared for the current situation. I definitely want to go again.

I was invited by an acquaintance and arrived around 4 pm on Saturday. It was quite unusual to find a standing bar on the 10th floor! I hung my coat right by the elevator and entered the restaurant. The interior was very refreshing and stylish, and the staff looked sharp. We chose a seat by the window with a nice view, and went to the counter to order sake. There didn't seem to be a sake menu, so I told them my preferences and let them choose for me. The counter seats were mostly taken by solo customers, but it was nice to have a clear view of the refrigerator. I haven't been drinking much at sake specialty stores for about a year, so I didn't know any of the sake that was served, but they were all delicious, and I was glad I came. The staff explained the sake in detail, which really enhanced the enjoyment of the sake. There were only a few types of snacks available, but I was delighted to see unique items like buttered pickled fish. There were mostly young people at the restaurant.

Most days are one-person operation, but the sake expert is always there, eagerly studying sake. Sitting at the counter, when you share your thoughts on the sake you're drinking, they explain the reasons behind the flavors and aromas you're experiencing. The tasting course costs 2000 yen for one hour of all-you-can-drink, with 50cc of each sake and no duplicates allowed. It's easy to end up drinking too much because you can try many varieties. They always have 20-40 different types available. The paid seminars held monthly are very educational.

A standing bar specializing in pure rice sake. Located on the 10th floor of a building, this hidden gem allows you to enjoy sake while taking in the night view, with no service charge, no cover charge, and reasonable prices. It is a direct store of the sake shop "Nakamuraya" in Kitakyushu, with a total of 9 stores including Nagoya and Tokyo, with branches in Shinjuku 3-chome and Shibuya. On this day, I enjoyed 5 types of sake with the "Sake Tasting Course". It's a great deal to enjoy a lot of sake for 2000 yen per hour, so I love this place because I only drink pure rice sake. It was so much fun!

Today, I had a rare day off and went to Shinjuku to have drinks with a friend from noon. It's quite rare to have a friend who can drink sake of the same age as me... Our destination was two places. The first one is here. A sake room on the 10th floor. This shop is headquartered in Nagoya. I wanted to visit this shop when I went to Nagoya, but I didn't have time so I gave up. Wow, it's so high up. Usually, I only go to shops on the 1st or 2nd floor, but the 10th floor... I'm not a fan of heights, so I was a bit worried about earthquakes, but we went for the 60-minute course for 2000 yen. The sake we had was Suijinemon Hiyaroshi Cosmos - I really like this one, whether it's cold or warm. Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai Seimyou - not polished much, but has a good aroma and a refreshing sweetness. Chouyou Fukumusume Omachi - also very delicious. Wakamusume Aki - a refreshing sweetness, I didn't like it before when I drank it at a different place, but this one is good. Takeizumi - a lightly aged rich sake, delicious even when warmed. Okuharima - rich taste, not very sweet, but delicious when warmed. Tomirei - made by a friend from Tottori. Fully fermented to cut the sweetness, with a good umami flavor. It's time to go now, but we had an additional single serving of Gomenosake Bodai Murasaki. I've had it at Imadeya before, but this is my first time trying the cloudy Bodai Murasaki. It's light and refreshing, with a lively acidity. It's delicious. I feel like I don't get drunk as easily when I drink standing up, so I might end up drinking too much. It must be nice to enjoy the view as it gets dark. Now, let's go to the second place...

I chose YATA as the second place with my German friend. It is located within a 3-minute walk from the first place, Yoki Tokikusan. They offer a unique order called "Sake Tasting Set" for 2,000 yen per hour, where you can enjoy the sake available in the refrigerator. However, you can only order one set. The items we ordered were: - Saku Impression - Maboroshi - Harushika Super Spicy - Toku Fukumari - Tsuu Mansui For food, we had: - Delicious! Corned Beef with a Smooth Texture - Popular! Smoked Sea Bream from Minami-Ise The restaurant is located on the corner of Shinjuku 5th intersection, on the 10th floor of a building, offering a good view. They provide small glasses of sweet white wine at the counter. Although the price is 2,000 yen per hour, it is a good deal as you can break even with 8 glasses of 50ml each. However, it's not the type of place where you can drink freely, so we only had about 5 glasses each. The one-hour limit for the second place was actually good as it prevented us from lingering too long. Standing for the whole time at both places made our feet tired. Thank you for the meal.

This time, the recommended spot for Shinjuku bar hopping is YATA. It's located on the top floor of a building, so you might not notice it at first. The view from the 10th floor is great. The place has about 4 seats at the counter and a few tables. They have a variety of drinks that you probably haven't seen before, especially from outside the prefecture. The staff's recommendations were spot on, and the snacks were delicious. The potato salad with sake lees was really tasty. The corned beef was also unique and tasty. The dried sea bream was good too, but the other two had a stronger impact. Overall, it's a great place to discover new drinks and enjoy some delicious snacks.

The total bill came to 3000 yen for all-you-can-drink and two appetizers, after starting with 2000 yen. A group of foreigners who entered the shop made a lot of noise, but overall it is a quiet and hidden gem. A great place to use as an alternative to standing bars in Shinjuku. And of course, the sake "Kamitsuru" is delicious.

I finished work early at a standing sake bar in Shinjuku Sanchome, so I made a detour to Shinjuku! I had 2-3 dishes at Tanazawa Mountain Torikai Mountain Nakajimaya Yoemon. It's located on the top floor of a building, so you can also enjoy the night view. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Tokyo Gourmet (Sake Bar) [After the "Oshinano Sake Festival," head to "Yata" (Shinjuku) for the finale!!] Today is Culture Day, and some people have the day off. It's already November, and I need to start thinking about which new restaurants to visit before the end of the year. After enjoying the annual summer event "Oshinano Sake Festival," I parted ways with the Kamata members and returned to Shinjuku with K-ta, who was heading back to Yamanashi. I decided to visit Yata Shinjuku Sanchome store in Shinjuku, a stylish sake bar located on the 10th floor of a building where you can enjoy Japanese sake while looking at the night view of Shinjuku. We tried a variety of sake, including Sanrensei Junmai Ginjo from Shiga, Miho Junmai Ginjo from Shimane, Abe Junmai Ginjo from Niigata, Ishizuchi Junmai Ginjo from Ehime, and Suwaizumi Junmai Ginjo Matured Sake from Tottori. We ended the night with Suwaizumi Matured Sake served warm. It was a short but enjoyable visit, and we each went our separate ways. Thank you for the meal.

This is the third stop on our bar hopping night. It's a place my friend knows, and it's a stylish standing bar with a clean and simple atmosphere. I didn't really know what I was ordering, but ended up getting a one-hour all-you-can-drink course. I think I had about five cups of delicious sake...^^; I was too full from the first two stops to eat anything. Sake is something you can always come back for later, right? The atmosphere is nice, so it might be a good choice for a second or third stop. Thank you for the meal☆

I studied really delicious sake in a wonderful atmosphere!

You can easily enjoy sake at a standing bar. If you tell them your preferences, they will introduce you to various types of sake, so you may encounter a wonderful sake.