Editors’ Top Wine Bars in Tokyo

Hot spots for wine lovers in Japan’s capital city

Guests toast with sparkling wine at The Salon at Cellar Door Aoyama wine bar in Tokyo, Japan.
The Salon at Cellar Door Aoyama offers 1,200 bottles at retail price, which can then be enjoyed in the bar. (Courtesy of the Salon at Cellar Door Aoyama)

No matter where your itinerary is set to take you around Tokyo, these three wine bars should find their way into your plans. From the Salon at Cellar Door Aoyama in Minato City to No. 501 in Shibuya and La Nuit Blanche in Chuo Ward, you will be taken on adventures far and wide by wine directors, sommeliers and chefs who have crafted state-of-the-art lists, playful menus and unique pairings.  

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