Cocktail Bars in Tokyo and Kyoto

This list lacks recent updates - my last visit to Tokyo was in 2020, just before the pandemic.

Bars in Tokyo

Bar Benfiddich - Hidden in an office building in Shinjuku

High Five - A basement bar in Ginza

Bar Trench - Old-school style

SG Club - A multi-level venue

Bars in Kyoto

Bee’s Knees - Located by the riverside

Nokishita 711 - Molecular cocktails

Pizzeria Bar Le Napoli - A bonus recommendation for non-cocktail dining

Golden Gai

A Japanese street filled with tiny bars - a great place to explore.

Remember that this list may be outdated - check for updated places when you’re in Tokyo!