Izakaya Hopping in Akabane, Tokyo: Cheap and Delicious Bars and Ramen Shop!
Summary
Nestled in northern Tokyo, Akabane welcomes visitors with its excellent transport links, including JR and subway connections, ensuring easy access for exploring the city. The area is renowned for its vibrant shopping streets, diverse culinary scene, and a local atmosphere that provides a distinctive Tokyo experience, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity!
This time, I went bar hopping for 4 bars/shops alone in Akabane. The area boasts numerous izakaya options where people can start drinking from the early hours, and it’s both affordable and delicious! I had a delightful bar hopping experience in this peaceful town. Hope this page helps your trip planning well!
*Please note that the information and prices listed are subject to change.
Travel Itinerary
Tachinomi Ikoi Main Store (立ち飲み いこい 本店)
The first stop is one of the most popular in Akabane! A standing style bar. I was surprised to find the shop crowded with customers, even though it was noon on a weekday! While it may require a bit of courage for beginners to go on solo bar hopping, it’s highly recommended for those who enjoy a nostalgic atmosphere!
3 minutes walk from Akabane Station.
Let’s start with…
Beer: 390 yen Motsuni (Japanese tripe stew):110 yen
So cheap!
Beef Senmai (sliced beef tripe): 200 yen Deep Fried horse mackerel: 180 yen
Tachinomi-Ikoi is a standing izakaya located in Akabane, Kita-ku, Tokyo. It is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Akabane Station. The shop has a nostalgic atmosphere with many regular customers. It is crowded with many customers even at noon on weekdays. It may take a little courage for beginners to drink alone, but it is recommended for those who like a nostalgic atmosphere.
Banbanikudon（馬ん馬んいくどん）
The second stop is a horse meat specialty shop located in the shopping street. The taste is very good!
4 minutes walk from Akabane station (inside the ‘Ichibangai Silk Road’)
So good!
Horse sashimi (belly): 650 yen
This is the kind of thing that makes you want to drink more!
Garlic sprouts: 300 yen (with sweet and spicy sauce)
Menu
It said it was a lunchtime menu, so maybe it’s different at night.
BanbanIkudon is a izakaya shop specializing in horse meat located in Akabane, Kita-ku, Tokyo. It is located a 4-minute walk from Akabane Station. According to reviews, the horse meat dishes taste very good.
Sakura Shoten 603（桜商店 603）
The third stop is a 24-hour opening standing style bar. With a full 100-yen menu, this shop is also very affordable! Very friendly and kind manager and good atmosphere.
1 minute walk from Akabane station
Delicious! Recommendation!
Fresh liver steak: 380 yen
Menu
So cheap!
Sakura Shoten 603 is located in Akabane Minami, Kita-ku, Tokyo, and is open 24 hours a day. The manager is very kind and the atmosphere is good, according to reviews. The location is only a 1-minute walk from Akabane Station for easy access.
Jikaseimen Ito（自家製麺 伊藤）
‘Jikaseimen’ means Homemade Noodles.
Let’s finish off my bar hopping journey with ramen! The type of ramen I’m going to have here is dried sardine ramen.
Chuka Soba (Chinese Style Ramen), small with green onion only: 650 yenThe taste is really good, very simple and elegant!
Just a short walk from Akabane Station.
Homemade Noodles Ito is a ramen shop located in Akabane, Kita-ku, Tokyo. The shop offers dried sardine type of ramen. Located close to Akabane Station, easy access.
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