Bar Dote
Bar Dote is a small neighborhood bar near Tobita offering drinks and conversation to a local crowd. The master runs the bar with personal attention.
What to Expect
A small, personal bar where the master is the experience.
Neighborhood intimate.
Background jazz or whatever the master prefers
Casual.
Adventurous drinkers who want local atmosphere.
Cash only
Price Range
Drinks ¥500-1,000
≈ €3–6 / $3–7
Hours
Evenings from 6 PM to late
Insider Tip
A genuine neighborhood bar. Some Japanese helps enormously.
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Asahi Gekijou
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Snack Ran
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Jankara Shinsekai
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