JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo (2-21-2 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo), which opened in October 2025 within TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, is launching KI NO BI Room — a limited-time pop-up bar at the hotel's 30th-floor hidden bar "4-0-3" (Four-Oh-Three) — starting May 13, 2026 and running for approximately six months. The pop-up celebrates KI NO BI Kyoto Dry Gin, crafted by the Kyoto Distillery, Japan's first gin-dedicated distillery.
KI NO BI Kyoto Dry Gin is made on a base of rice spirit, using 11 Japanese botanicals including Kyoto-grown yuzu, gyokuro green tea, and sansho (Japanese pepper). The botanicals are divided into six element groups for separate maceration and distillation, then blended together to create its refined flavor profile.
Bringing the House of KI NO BI to Tokyo
The pop-up recreates the ambiance of the "House of KI NO BI," the brand's Kyoto home base where visitors can experience the gin's craftsmanship firsthand. Inside bar "4-0-3," the space is decorated with a karesansui (dry rock garden)-inspired display and traditional Japanese andon lanterns, offering guests a tranquil Kyoto-like atmosphere without leaving Tokyo. The seasonal cocktail menu rotates every two months throughout the run.
Seasonal Cocktails Changing Every Two Months
The cocktail menu draws on several expressions from the KI NO BI lineup: the standard KI NO BI Kyoto Dry Gin; KI NO BI TEA Kyoto Dry Gin, made with a special blend of gyokuro and tencha teas created exclusively for KI NO BI by the long-established Kyoto Uji tea house Horii Shichimeien; and KI NO BI SEI Kyoto Dry Gin, known for its bolder, more robust character.
For May and June, the menu is themed around tea, in keeping with the new tea season. Three cocktails are available, including an original creation exclusive to this event. Each cocktail is priced at ¥3,000 (tax and service charge included). The cocktails are also available at JW Bar and JW Lounge within the hotel.
KINOBI TEA MarTEAni
A Japanese-style martini made with KI NO BI TEA, using gyokuro and tencha specially blended from Uji's "Oku no Yama" tea garden. The toasty green tea and citrus elements interweave to create a refined, layered cocktail.
KINOBI Matcha Tonic
A polished gin tonic in which the elegant bitterness and earthy depth of matcha highlight KI NO BI's citrus notes. Japanese ingredients come together beautifully in this clean, well-balanced drink.
KINOBI SEIgloni
A negroni variation built around the full-bodied character of KI NO BI SEI, enriched with herbal bitterness and sweetness. Yuzu acidity and the richness of milk blend into a smooth, satisfying cocktail. This drink is an original creation exclusive to this pop-up event.
Special Tasting Seminar and Cocktail Event on June 26
On June 26, 2026 (Friday), a tasting seminar and cocktail event will be held at bar "4-0-3," featuring KI NO BI Global Ambassador Masashi "Marcy" Sakuma as a special guest. Both events are fully reservation-based.
The tasting seminar, which begins at 6:30 PM, offers a rare opportunity to individually taste the unblended component spirits that make up KI NO BI — samples not generally available to the public. The seminar is normally held only at the House of KI NO BI in Kyoto, making this a special Tokyo edition.
The cocktail event that follows at 7:30 PM features specially crafted limited cocktails created for the occasion.
Reservations for both events can be made via the official reservation website.
Tasting Seminar
- Date: June 26, 2026 (Friday)
- Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Venue: "4-0-3" (JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, 30F)
- Fee: ¥8,000 (tax and service charge included, with tasting)
Cocktail Event
- Date: June 26, 2026 (Friday)
- Time: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Last Order 10:30 PM)
- Venue: JW Bar and "4-0-3" (JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, 30F)
- Cocktails: ¥3,000 each (tax and service charge included)
About Bar "4-0-3"
Bar "4-0-3" takes its name from the HTTP error code "403." Tucked away on the 30th floor, the venue hosts exclusive collaborations with sake producers, breweries, and wineries. The walls are adorned with bold artwork inspired by the "Chōjū-jinbutsu-giga" (Bird-and-Animal Caricatures), the national treasure widely regarded as Japan's oldest manga, reimagined with a playful, adult sensibility not found in the original scrolls.
KI NO BI Room: At a Glance
Period: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) through late October 2026 (planned)
Hours: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Last Order 10:30 PM)
Venue: "4-0-3" (JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, 30F), 2-21-2 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo
