Jan. 21, 2023 UPDATE
Liquor Museum Karasuma Sanjo Honten - お酒の美術館 三条烏丸本店 -
Traveler Friendly
In downtown Kyoto, so very easy to get to.
Menu
Japanese and English
Languages spoken
Some simple English
957 2 7.7 1 reviews
Jan. 21, 2023 UPDATE

Liquor Museum Karasuma Sanjo Honten

- お酒の美術館 三条烏丸本店 -
Traveler Friendly
In downtown Kyoto, so very easy to get to.
Menu
Japanese and English
Languages spoken
Some simple English
957 2 7.7 1 reviews
Story & Recommendation
Over 1,000 Bottles of Liquor that are Sure to Please Whisky Lovers and Beginners Alike
As you step into Liquor Museum Karasuma Sanjo Honten, you’re met by a truly surprising sight as the bar is, well, like a museum. However, instead of artifacts, what you'll find lining the walls at Liquor Museum are bottles of alcohol.

In the darkness, under the yellow lights, you get to enjoy the atmosphere an authentic whisky bar. Liquor Museum has a truly incredilbe range of drinks, but their selection of whisky is especially impressive, making it the perfect spot for whisky-connoisseurs.
If you’re a beginner to the world of whisky, the staff can recommend whiskies that are easy to drink even for newcomers, and they also have cocktails for those who like their alcohol on the lighter side.
Liquor Museum also offers an incredible happy hour between 2 and 8 p.m. that offers half off everything on their "grand menu."
You'll find a nice selection of snacks too, such as edamame green beans, pizza, sandwiches. And there's even free Wi-Fi!
So next time you're looking for a place to chill out and try some different drinks, swing by Liquor Museum Karasuma Sanjo Honten! *There is an entrance fee of ¥500 during happy hour, but as it lasts six hours and you break even with just two drinks, it's more than worth it.
1Recommended
Suntory Royal
Suntory Royal / ¥500
Suntory Royal is a Japanese whisky that has a honey-like sweetness. The recommended way of enjoying this whisky is with water, as you get to enjoy a lasting and refreshing aftertaste. If you’re new to whisky, this is a good starting point. *During happy hour: ¥250
2Recommended
Nikka G&G
Nikka G&G / ¥900
A whisky you won’t often see on sale, the Hokkaido-based Nikka makes a whisky called G&G which features a smooth taste that's not too strong. Enjoy it on the rocks to get the full taste of the whisky. Nikka G&G is something both beginners and whisky lovers will enjoy. *During happy hour: ¥250
How to Order

Liquor Museum menu

The menu is in English and easy to understand. They also have drinks for ¥500. 

- Order Tips -

tips - Liquor Museum

Sandwiched between two slices of toast is a juicy Hamburg steak made from meat from the famous yakiniku restaurant Hiro. The crispy toast and juicy beef compliment each other and give this simple-looking sandwich surprisingly deep flavors.


*Hiro-sandwich costs have 700.

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