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splurge. There's both table and tatami seating; reservations recommended.
(
3841-1114;
www.asakusaimahan.co.jp/index.html
; 3-1-12 Nishi-Asakusa, Taitō-ku; lunch/dinner set
menu from ¥3675/6300;
11.30am-9.30pm;
Ginza Line to Tawaramachi, exit 3;
)
Drinking
17
Kamiya Bar
BAR
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One of Tokyo's oldest Western-style bars, Kamiya opened in 1880 and is still
hugely popular - though probably more so today for its enormous, cheap draft
beer (¥1020 for a litre). Its real speciality, however, is
Denki Bran
(liqueur). Order
at the counter, then give your tickets to the server.
(
3841-5400;
www.kamiya-bar.com
;
1-1-1 Asakusa, Taitō-ku;
11.30am-10pm Wed-Mon;
Ginza Line to Asakusa, exit 3)
18
Asahi Sky Room
BAR
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Spend the day at the religious sites and end it at the Asahi altar, on the 22nd floor
of the golden Asahi Super Dry Building. The decor is minimal, but the views over
the river and of Tokyo Sky Tree are spectacular, and there are several Asahi brews
on tap.
(
5608-5277; 22F, Asahi Super Dry Bldg, 1-23-1 Azuma-bashi, Sumida-ku;
10am-9pm;
Ginza Line to Asakusa, exit 4;
)
19
Ef
BAR
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Set in a wobbly wooden house that beat the 1923 earthquake and WWII, this won-
derfully unpretentious space serves coffee and, in the evening, beer and cocktails.
Ef doubles as a small gallery showcasing local artists.
(
3841-0442;
www.gallery-
ef.com
; 2-19-18 Kaminarimon, Taitō-ku;
11am-midnight Mon, Wed & Thu, to 2am Fri & Sat, to 10pm
Sun;
Ginza Line to Asakusa, exit 2;
)
