Best Creative, Innovative (For Dates & Sake) in Japan

1The Mimasu Ya

Gion Shijo Sta. / Creative, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Tavern)

A Kyoto tradition that only appears during the summer.Enjoy your meal while looking out at the Kamogawa River and feeling the murmur of the river.

3.37

116

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

2Nappa Gochisou Meguro

Meguro Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Dining bar, Creative

Order a course meal and enjoy 3 hours of all-you-can-drink for just 550 yen! Beer and sparkling wine also available!

3.46

305

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

3Tomoshibi

Akasaka Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Italian, Creative

[Hokkaido x Italian Cuisine Izakaya (Japanese-style bar)] ★Available on October 30th◯ ㊗️2nd anniversary㊗️Cheers to our restaurant tonight too♪

3.28

59

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

4Kyoya THE KIYOMIZU Miyukicho

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Creative, Japanese Cuisine

An old private house built in the Meiji period has been completely renovated into a modern style. Japanese Japanese-style meal starting with Kyoto obanzai, served with sake and wine.

3.09

20

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

5Creative FANCL Reiwa Honzen

Ginza Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Seafood, Creative

Craftsmanship x seasonal materials x luxurious space ~ A blissful moment in Ginza ~

3.46

186

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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6Kemuri Kandasudachoten

Awajicho Sta. / Dining bar, Creative, Izakaya (Tavern)

<Station Chika> A 100-year-old traditional Japanese-style Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) in Kanda. Taste carefully selected smoked dishes.

3.44

176

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

7Nishi Shinjuku Uotaka

Shinjuku Nishiguchi Sta. / Seafood, Izakaya (Tavern), Creative

[Many private rooms available] Enjoy exquisite seafood and a wide variety of local sake. [Private room banquets welcome!]

3.23

52

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

8Sake Sakana Ninjou Arima

Shinsakae Machi Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood, Creative

[Completely private room available] Enjoy fresh seasonal seafood and ingredients shipped directly from farms across the country ◆ Enjoy with carefully selected Japanese sake!

3.09

21

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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9YOURS DINING IKEBUKURO

Ikebukuro Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Izakaya (Tavern)

[2 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station] A creative Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) with a seasonal feel that pairs perfectly with flavorful sake and wine!

3.01

10

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

10nicco

Nishitanabe Sta. / Creative, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Tavern)

[150 minutes all-you-can-drink and 8-course meal for 6,500 yen] Fully private rooms (tatami rooms) available♪

3.23

22

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

11Xsix

Shin Fukushima Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Creative

≪Enjoy Fried Skewers that is a fusion of Japanese and French cuisine We use rice oil for frying.

3.36

82

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

12Maki Yaki flamma

Nakazakicho Sta. / French, Creative, Innovative

[Umeda] Enjoy a full-course French cuisine meal cooked over a wood fire for anniversaries and adult dates. [Private rooms available]

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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13Takayouji Minatomirai

Shin Takashima Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Innovative, Dining bar

[7 minutes walk from Minatomirai Station] "Takayoji Minatomirai" where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yokohama in 270 degrees

3.22

40

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

14Yakiniku Sakichi

Kokusai Center Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel), Creative

Group reservations accepted. Private rooms available for entertaining. All-you-can-eat buffet available at 6 tables on the 3rd floor.

3.02

13

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
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15MATT RESTAURANT2.0

Gojo Sta. / Wine bar, Innovative, Italian

Wine Bar where you can enjoy new Japanese Cuisine, mainly ala carte, created by an Italian Cuisine chef in a futuristic space.

3.15

32

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

16Kushi Katsu to Wine Ageha Tokyu Puraza Ginza Ten

Ginza Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Izakaya (Tavern), Creative

Ginza Station ◇ A variety of crispy kushikatsu and a marriage of carefully selected wine. Ideal for a multi-course drinking party

3.39

118

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

17Niiro

Motomachi Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative

[3 minutes from each west exit of Motomachi Station] [Completely private rooms available] Enjoy "new kappo" that is one step ahead of Japanese Cuisine at Taniro

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

18Seiyo Zensho Kaburaki

Nomachi Sta. / Creative, French, Bistro

~ Taste authentic French French cuisine at a long-established restaurant ~ Luxurious moments with Steak, abalone, and more...Lunch available (reservation required)

3.26

35

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

19Kissuisen

Takashimacho Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative

6 minutes from Minato Mirai Station ◆Creative Japanese-style meal with innovative ideas and table presentation

3.41

45

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

20Cocktail

Kanamecho Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Bar, Creative

[Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) like a bar]

3.28

37

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability