Tulips (Snack Bar)
The owner is Emiko Maruta. There is no English menu and she doesn't speak much English, but she is receptive to sign language. Drinks are cheap and the place is cozy. There is a pink sign out front with a drawing of a tulip and the word "snack". It is located on the 2nd floor above a place named "Passion."
Bagus
reggae bar, 1-31-3 hatsuda 0577-36-4341. from city hall go one block east and two streets south and then turn left onto the east-west street and it is about 50m ahead on the left north side of the street, on the second floor. english version of a varied menu a bonus! seats about six at the bar and possibly 10 at tables on a small platform which also doubles as a stage. huge variety of drinks including a very nice pot of chai tea. no herb here, but good fun! (a reggae bar in takayama is definitely worth having a look, even for just one drink! !!close!!
Doya
No phone number. no menu. no actual name locals simply know it as 'doya'. about 50m due south of red hill bar, also on the ground floor on the east side of the street, the fifth shop in from the corner that has a restaurant called ã¯ã³ããã³ãã('wan pondo' or 'one pound'. cool urban jazz and a very earthy, hip atmosphere. the proprieter speaks decent english. despite the lack of menu, drinks are varied and priced reasonably up to â¥700. light food is also available. room for only about 12 at the bar only, but worth coming back later if it's full. no sign out front, just a blue and white curtain with two big cirles on it. the bottled bintang beer from bali served here is a rare find in japan.
RUM DANCE HALL a lot of different shochu and Rum of course. Owner speaks english; perfect place to finish after Doya. Best to ask your way from Doya the Rum dance hall is very close.
Red Hill Bar
1-4 sowa-cho 0577-33-8139 open 7-12. closed mondays. approximately two blocks east and one block south of city hall on the ground floor, on the west side of the street. stocks imported beer as well as serving the usual cocktails and liqueurs. light food such as pasta, salads, snacks, etc available. the proprietress, hisayo, speaks fairly good english. expect to pay â¥600-â¥800 for drinks. popular with local foreigners.