COCKTAIL BARS MINATO-KU

Maduro is a sophisticated bar and jazz lounge located on the fourth floor of Tokyo's luxurious Grand Hyatt in Roppongi, Minato-ku. The chic venue features nightly live entertainment alongside an extensive collection of cigars and premium beverages including champagne, wine, and a dedicated whisky room stocked with rare brands. Smoking is permitted throughout, and the atmosphere caters to adult connoisseurs seeking a refined evening experience. Operating from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (extending to 1:30 a.m. on weekends), the bar maintains a cover charge and does not accept reservations except for select promotional plans.

The Rooftop Bar at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills perches on the 52nd floor, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Tokyo's skyline, Tokyo Bay, Odaiba, and the Rainbow Bridge. Designed as a modern interpretation of a traditional Japanese teahouse with a semi-open-air terrace, the venue serves crafted cocktails infused with premium teas and seasonal fruits, complemented by domestic draft beers, fine champagnes, and sake. An intimate eight-seat sushi counter provides authentic omakase experiences, while elevated bar bites complete the offering, making sunset visits particularly memorable.

Gen Yamamoto is an intimate cocktail experience in Tokyo's Azabu-Juban neighborhood offering a tasting menu approach with only one bartender and eight seats. The bar presents a choice of four, six, or seven-drink courses featuring super-seasonal cocktails served in unique glassware with complementary flowers, all crafted with low-alcohol spirits and sake to highlight fresh flavors. The minimalist space features a 500-year-old L-shaped wooden counter against bare off-white walls, emphasizing Zen simplicity. With constantly changing menus reflecting weekly ingredient availability and seasonal evolution, Gen Yamamoto exemplifies contemporary Japanese cocktail artistry.