Yanagi — Restaurant in Kyoto

After reading the reviews, I decided to check out this bar since it was close to my hotel. This was probably the best place I visited during my time in Kyoto. When I walked in, there was just one local couple having a few drinks. The bar is beautiful. It looks like it could hold about 10-15 people max. It’s immaculately clean. The bartender was impeccably dressed. The lighting was dimmed and jazz music was playing on a record player at the perfect volume to listen without being blasted. I was greeted by the bartender and took a seat at the bar. The bartender spoke a little English and I was able to order some good Japanese whiskey. Through the help of Google translate I had a great time talking to the bartender and the couple next to me. The bartender even asked what kind of jazz I liked and then played my favorite album. All in all this was a great experience at a local old school bar served by a true professional. If you’re in the area, you should...

A good small Japanese bar with wide whisky selection. Had the opportunity to try the Yoiichi whisky.

The owner doesn't really speak English, so you may need to be ready with Google translate if you want to come here. Also he doesn't have a menu, just whatever that was displayed on his shelf. Though we ordered whisky on the rocks (though it's popular to have it in highball in Japan), whisky sour and gin and tonic. Had the Kinobi gin, which is a must try in Japan.

Good experience overall.

(We saw Japanese reviews on Tabelog complaining about foreigners so we were a bit cautious at first, but I think if you are polite and keep it to yourself, I think you'll be fine going anywhere in Japan, be a...

【If you are foreigners, please do not come! You are noisy!!Do not ruin Japanese authentic bars!!!】

Not for tourists or foreigners. Members only. Dear foreigners, please refrain from coming to this place, since this place is exclusively for locals. This place is only for well-educated ladies and gentlemen. This place is not a pub or night club. Please keep in mind, most of locals from Kyoto do not welcome foreigners at all.

It is extremely rude to come to Japanese authentic bars with more than 3 people. If you do so, you are regarded as uneducated.

If you do not obey these rules, you are not welcomed not only by bartenders, but also by...