While in Tokyo everyone seems to be looking for the 'real Japan'. One such gem is a great little sake bar in the heart of Shinjuku's business district inside a hotel.While I normally like to recommend places that are not simply an elevator ride from your room, Amanogawa is worth it even if you are not staying at the hotel where it is located - Keio Plaza.
This tiny 10 seat sake bar is actually inside of one of the hotels restaurants Kagari on the 2nd floor of their main tower. In light of the size of the space and the fact that it is only open from 5PM - 10:30PM, I would encourage you to make a reservation in advance.
This distinctive sake bar featuring some 40 different brands of sake from producers nationwide and with a resident sake sommelier on site Masaki Tada, you will be able to pair sakes with some specially prepared Japanese items or simply enjoy the sake on its own. Under the care of Mr. Tada, everyone from a novice to a seasoned sake aficionado can find something to suit their palette.
So after a long day of sightseeing, shopping or business meetings head over to Amanogawa for a real treat.
All the best...Mark
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