Saboriba — Restaurant in Takayama

I arrived to an empty bar with 3 customers sitting on the bar, and the bartender didn't want to serve me because I don't speak Japanese. He said that it takes too much time explaining, but the bar is empty, so what are you saving time on? also, we have the technology to translate everything with our phone. Who #2: who said that I even need your explanations? The sitting 3 customers looked surprised and dissatisfied from the behavior of the bartender. Very lame and unwelcoming for...

After walking around for about 1hr in Takayama, I came across this bar and what an experience! Run and owned by Yoshio (Arnold-chan), a true renaissance man, I had an incredible evening, drinking some amazing Japanese whiskey and sake. Yoshio really made an effort to make conversation with myself and fellow guests through Google translate, and it was truly fascinating to learn about his life, whilst enjoying his...

Me and my two friends had an amazing time in this cozy classic japanese bar. Really good vibes, with jazz classics playing quietly in the background. The drinks we had were delicious and prepared with care. The owner was very kindhearted and respectful. In our short stay in Takayama we visited this bar multiple times. It goed without saying that we’d recommend this bar to any visitor...