Cinquecento

Hiroshima


This small corner bar near the station is called '500' in Italian because most glasses of wine here cost ¥500, creating a convivial local atmosphere indeed. The relaxed owner serves Japanese, Italian, French and Chilean red and white wine, and is a cycling fanatic, if solo drinkers want a guaranteed conversation starter.


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