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Tokyo Natural Wine 101.

A first-timer's guide to Tokyo's hidden wine scene

Yuki Tanaka

Yuki Tanaka

@yukiwines · Tokyo

Tokyo's natural wine scene is intimate, personal, and hidden in plain sight. These spots range from standing bars with 8 seats to izakaya-style restaurants where the sommelier is also the chef. Reservations essential.

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Ahiru Store

Ahiru Store

95

Tomigaya

“Standing room only. 8 seats. The omakase wine pairing is legendary.”

2
Shonzui

Shonzui

92

Ebisu

“Tiny bar in Ebisu. The owner pours everything personally.”

3
Ruby

Ruby

84

Shibuya

“Japanese producers you won't find anywhere else.”

4
Cuvée

Cuvée

83

Jingumae

“Late-night spot in Shibuya. Order the sake-natural wine flight.”

5
Tipsy

Tipsy

81

Nakameguro

“Worth the trek. Some of the best skin-contact wines in Asia.”

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