Must-see nightlife in Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

  • Coté de la Poste

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Tucked away on a corner near the bend in the river (next to the orange post box, hence the name), this petite coffee shop is the perfect spot for a post…

  • Kerun

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    In business for decades, Kerun is run by an octogenarian Japanese man who whisks up frothy whisky sours from a well-stocked bar that's surrounded by…

  • Pechka

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Excellent coffee and delicious baked goods – such as Earl Grey scones with lemon butter – are the standouts at this hip cafe, which also hosts a lending…

  • Fabric&Coffee

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    On the road to Onegawa Onsen, this hip cafe offers excellent filter coffee, as well as iced drinks and waffles (from ¥250). It also has a side trade in…

  • Oto-chaya

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Your one-stop shop for convivial pre- and post-ski rendezvous, Oto-chaya begins with coffee in the mornings and powers right through to sake and beer,…

  • Ni-no-saka-chaya

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Halfway up the stone stairs of Haguro-san, as your calves are burning and your heart is pumping madly, this charming teahouse appears like a mirage. Here…

  • Bar Rosso

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    One block south of the train station, this stylish bar offers leather couches, savvy staff, punchy jazz tunes and wasabi-laced complimentary snacks. Go…

  • High Noon Diner

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Two blocks left from the train station you'll spot the distinctive neon pink flamingo in the window of this cosy retro bar with Guinness on tap. Popular…

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