Tachinomi Marutake
Tachinomi Marutake is another standing bar in the traditional style, serving cheap beer and highballs to a local after-work crowd.
What to Expect
A local standing bar with zero tourism. Pure working-class Japanese drinking culture.
Purely local standing bar.
Background TV
Work casual.
Travelers seeking authentic local bars.
Cash only
Price Range
Beer ¥300-400, highballs ¥300-400
≈ €2 / $2–3
Hours
Daily from 3 PM to 10 PM
Insider Tip
Another authentic standing-bar experience. The clientele is almost entirely local.
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