Horikawa

A major draw at Horikawa is selecting seasonal fruit displayed across the counter and watching it transformed into a cocktail right before your eyes. A drink crafted with fruit tomatoes from Shizuoka Prefecture gets a savory lift from Tabasco, evoking the brisk character of a gazpacho and appealing to those who prefer less sweetness in a glass. The chalkboard menu regularly highlights seasonal produce from across Japan, including Setoka citrus from Ehime, Hyuganatsu from Miyazaki, watermelon from Kumamoto, and passion fruit from Okinawa.

Hospitality begins with a small cup of hot soup on arrival, followed by neat bar snacks to graze on while you sip. The counter is equally adept with classic transitions—such as moving seamlessly from a Bloody Mary to a crisp martini—and neat pours of hard liquor, including GlenAllachie, tailored to whatever mood strikes that evening.

Set on the 9th floor of a building in Ginza 6-chome, the bar provides attentive service in a calm, subdued space. The doors stay open until 2:00 the following morning on weekdays and 0:00 on weekends, making it a reliable destination when you want to reserve a spot and settle in for good conversation late into the night.