Kisaragi

At Kisaragi, the plan is simple: enjoy a drink and conversation while listening to Miyuki Nakajima’s songs. Visitors have said they browsed the song list at their seats and asked for a favourite, or used a song they remembered from a television drama as a clue for a request. Even if you do not know the title, a song that brings back a memory can be an easy way to start talking about music—a distinctive part of an evening here.

The intimate bar is centred around a counter, and visitors describe it as a comfortable place to drink alone or chat with others who happen to be there. The drinks selection is said to include beer and island shochu, while menu information also lists shiso juice as a limited-time offering. You might request a song with a favourite drink in hand, or begin with a first round and enjoy a conversation with the staff or someone beside you.

Kisaragi is on the 2 floor of a building in Kamiyachō. One first-time visitor admitted that opening the door to the bar, tucked away inside the building, took a little courage. The payment information says cash only, so it is worth bringing some along.