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Shimokitazawa’s home for craft beer

Like many craft beer bars in Tokyo, Ushitora hides itself among the maze of tiny shop and café-filled streets of Shimokitazawa. Beer lovers who make their way down the dead-end lane behind a department store, though, will find themselves in a veritable treasure trove of craft beer.

Top 3 Kanto Beer Gardens: The Bund

This beer garden is set up every summer on the first floor of Yokohama Marine Tower, offering a beautiful view of Yamashita Park, Minato Mirai and Yokohama’s breathtaking skyline. The 2-hour, all-you-can-drink plan includes one set of pork barbecue for ¥4,000.

Top 3 Kanto Beer Gardens: Beer Terrace Hibiya Saroh

Opened in 1949, this outdoor brew spot is known for its long list of carefully selected beers from all over the world. The food menu also offers more than mere nibbles, with omu and hayashi raisu topping the list of local favorites.

Top 3 Kanto Beer Gardens: Mori no Beer Garden

Known for combining beer with a bit of nature (well, at least a small patch of grass) this beer garden has been beloved in Tokyo since 1984. Set up in Meiji-jingu Gaien until September 27, Mori no Beer Garden offers a 2-hour, all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan at ¥4,100 for men and ¥3,800 for women.

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