Tokyo Station's Sake Sensation: 5 Exquisite Restaurants for Brand Aficionados!
For a more refined culinary adventure, venture into one of the many Japanese restaurants near Tokyo Station.
Izakaya and Japanese restaurants near Tokyo Station offer an impressive array of sake brands, each with its own distinct character and flavor profile.
These establishments showcase the finesse of Japanese cuisine, presenting exquisite dishes that tantalize both the palate and the eyes.
Indulge in the delicate flavors of sushi and sashimi, or savor the rich umami.
Whether you prefer the crisp dryness of a Junmai Daiginjo or the mellow sweetness of a Junmai Namamori, there is a sake waiting to captivate your senses.
As you embark on your culinary adventure near Tokyo Station, let your taste buds guide you through a symphony of flavors.
1）虎連坊 八重洲店 / Torarenbo Yaesu
"虎連坊 八重洲店 / Torarenbo Yaesu" is a Izakaya located a minute walk from the Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station, offering about 40 kinds of local sake from all over Japan that goes well with washoku.
The specialty is “Beef Motsu Sakekasu Miso Stewed with Beef Lees“ which is a very popular dish!
Local Guide’s Point of View
Seasonal flavors, seafood dishes such as bonito and mackerel, sashimi, and wagyu are popular.
The course includes all-you-can-drink sake and Premium Malts, which go great with washoku!
Compare different breweries and types of sake such as Honjozo and Junmai.
Popular Dishes
Stewed Beef Offal with Sake Lees and Miso
“Beef Offal“ is an exquisite dish cooked for a long time in a rich sake-kasu miso.
Beef Offal, served fresh and with its full flavor, goes well with sake, making it the perfect dinner.
Facilities & Services
Private rooms are equipped with fully private table seating for 6 to 30 persons.
With large tables and sofas, enjoy Japanese cuisine and sake in a relaxed atmosphere.
2）音音 八重洲鉄鋼ビル店 / Oto-Oto Yaesutekkobiru
Located in the Yaesu Steel Building in Tokyo Station, "音音 八重洲鉄鋼ビル店 / Oto-Oto Yaesutekkobiru" is an Izakaya where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine and sake made with over 90% domestic ingredients.
The restaurant is a quiet space with private rooms and table seating throughout.
Local Guide’s Point of View
The 150-minute all-you-can-drink course is popular with customers who enjoy dishes using seasonal ingredients!
You can always choose from rare local sake, sparkling sake, and other seasonal sakes.
Popular Dishes
1. Direct Delivery Logistics, Excellent Freshness!
Sashimi Treasure Platter
Natural fish purchased directly from the Yubetsu Market in Okhotsk, Hokkaido.
The sashimi assortment is fresh and you can fully enjoy the original flavor of the fish.
Please enjoy it with sakes imported from all over the country.
2. Stewed Beef Tendon in Domestic Red Wine
Beef tendon meat is slowly braised in wine made from Japanese grapes and flavored with demi-glace sauce.
Also offer a “Seasonal Japanese Quapazza“ made with Japanese white wine.
Facilities & Services
They have private rooms for 4 to a maximum of 32 people.
Izakaya is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy stylish washoku and seafood with sake, shochu,whiske with friends and family in the Tokyo Station and Yaesu area.
3）稲田屋はなれ 八重洲店 / Inataya Hanare Yaesu
"稲田屋はなれ 八重洲店 / Inataya Hanare Yaesu", a 5-minute walk from the Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station, is a Japanese restaurant operated by Inada Honten, a long-established sake brewery in Tottori Prefecture founded in 1673.
They offers kaiseki cuisine and local sake in all private rooms.
Local Guide’s Point of View
You can relax in a private traditional Japanese-style room.
“Inadahime,“ a sake produced by Inada Honten, a brewery in Tottori Prefecture, is said to bring good luck and a good harvest.
Standard washoku, wagyu, shabu-shabu, and sukiyaki courses are also available.
Popular Dishes
1. Seasonal Vegetable Tempura
This bite-sized tempura set is like a work of art.
The cooking method and seasoning make the most of the ingredients, actively purchasing ingredients and specialties from the San'in region.
2. Gift from the San-in Region
This elegant kaiseki cuisine incorporates ingredients from the San'in region.
The chef also pays close attention to the serving utensils and presentation, providing a gorgeous appearance and authentic taste.
Sake comparison sets for both junmai and ginjo-shu are also available.
Facilities & Services
For those seeking authentic Japanese cuisine within walking distance of Tokyo Station Yaesu and Nihonbashi Stations.
We are proud of our kaiseki and kaiseki cuisine using seasonal ingredients.
Sake directly from the sake brewery in Tottori Prefecture is recommended as it goes well with Tottori wagyu beef.
4）山本家 / Yamamotoya Yaesu
"山本家 / Yamamotoya Yaesu", located a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Station Yaesu, is an Izakaya specializing in tempura skewers and yams.
They offer more than 15 kinds of tempura skewers using seasonal ingredients.
The special tempura bowls are popular at lunch time!
Local Guide’s Point of View
At least 20 kinds of carefully selected junmai sake such as popular local sake and shochu from all over Japan.
The all-you-can-drink tempura course will satisfy you.
Popular Dishes
1. Yamamoto Family's Specialty “Tempura Skewers
Fresh seasonal ingredients directly from Tokushima and yam from Nishiyama Yamaguchi Prefecture.
The chef grates the whole skin after receiving your tempura order.
Enjoy the fresh fluffy and sticky texture!
2. Dashimaki Tamago (Egg Roll with Whole Cod Roe)
Dashimaki tamago, which is made with ingredients directly from Tokushima and goes well with sake.
Try the “Wagyu Beef Stewed in Dote“ or the “Aonori Dashimaki Tamago“!
Facilities & Services
They offer counter seating for one person and two people, and table and bench seat seating for families and groups.
Also offer completely private rooms and terrace seating to enjoy while feeling the fresh breeze.
5）北大路 八重洲茶寮 / Kitaohji Yaesu Saryo
“北大路 八重洲茶寮 / Kitaohji Yaesu Saryo“ is a Japanese restaurant located in the Yaesu shopping mall, a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Station.
They are proud of seasonal authentic Japanese cuisine prepared by skilled chefs and Japanese hospitality provided by our staff dressed in kimono.
Local Guide’s Point of View
You can enjoy a relaxing and elegant meal in a tranquil space that will make you forget the bustle of the city.
They have a number of completely private rooms with kotatsu which will provide you with a wonderful memory of your stay in Japan.
Popular Dishes
Sukiyaki 5 grade Wagyu
Sukiyaki is made with grade 5 wagyu beef, which gives the dish a melt-in-your-mouth texture and fine fat.
Japanese chefs prepare each dish with skill and sincerity.
It works well with sake!
Facilities & Services
The perfect Japanese restaurant for a special meal in the Tokyo Station area, they can arrange a private table for 2 to 12 people.
Vegetarian kaiseki, vegan-friendly washoku are also available for overseas guests.
Features of Japanese Restaurant near Tokyo Station
From the intimate omakase counter to the lively izakaya atmosphere, these restaurants offer an unforgettable journey into the world of premium sake.
Savor carefully selected sake with delicious food and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Japanese flavors and traditions as you embark on an adventure for the senses.
Written by Sophie
Lived in Japan for 3 years.
Worked for an apparel manufacturer in Shinbashi.
Market research analyst.
I love traditional Japanese food and Japanese sweets.
Hobbies: Watching live jazz and listening to podcasts.
Currently writing a guidebook for immigrants to Japan.