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Nara

THE SAILING BAR

Cocktail bar

Why we point you here

Charted at No.

85 on Asia's 50 Best Bars in 2024, The Sailing Bar is worth the detour if you're willing to roam beyond Kyoto's more obvious drinking spots. It's the kind of place worth building a night around, and that ranking points you to serious bartending in a city better known for temples than cocktails.

Accolades

  • 2023No. 88
  • 2022No. 74

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Worth the detour.

Charted by Asia's 50 Best Bars (51–100)· Last verified 2026-07-11