Standing bars near Shimo-kitazawa Station

Standing Japanese tea stand in Shimokitazawa. Matcha latte with amazake and a matcha-over-apple-juice pour are the regulars, with afternoon kakigori in summer. Take-out available.

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Natural-wine snack bar in Kitazawa 2-chome, Shimokitazawa, produced by ABILL with a mama and rotating staff. Japanese orange wine and gluten-free snacks; a terrace, and a window stand in warm months. Open from daytime.

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Natural wine bar in a Kitazawa 2-chome basement, standing only. Wines from growers the owner has visited, aged in the storeroom until they are ready to open. Pouring since 2013.

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Fukushima sake from ¥700, paired with thoughtfully crafted small plates — a solid tachinomi find.

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Craft beer with tacos and cheese — a casual tachinomi spot that's happy to serve you from midday.

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Shimokitazawa sakaba calling itself a 'standing bar you can sit in'. Tenth anniversary in May 2026, celebrated with the Hikari no Mori Fes of live acts and DJs at a nearby venue. 'Passport' stickers handed out in-store.

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Shochu, cheese, even coffee — this tachinomi pulls it off without breaking the bank.

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Second-floor tachinomi near Shimokitazawa with a green window. Whisky and house-infused spirits lead, with obanzai and skewers. Opens around 8pm and doubles as a gallery at times. Smoking allowed.

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Kakuuchi at a Shimokitazawa liquor store founded in 1975. Seasonal sake sold by the go measure from one cup, with labels like Kimi no I and Kasen. Snacks from next door start at 5pm; weekdays it opens after deliveries.

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Craft beer and hard cider specialist in Shimokitazawa, a 1931 liquor store reinvented by its third-generation owner. Mostly Japanese and American labels; open your can on the spot. Mild-smelling snacks may be brought in.

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