Stand Umineko Koto is a standing bar in Kyoto that offers a wide variety of craft beers — with friendly conversation to boot.

What’s Stand Umineko Koto like?

  • Outside Koto Standing Bar.

This modern standing bar offers the perfect atmosphere for a casual drink after a day of exploring. With a welcoming vibe and friendly staff ready to offer recommendations, it’s an ideal spot to unwind.

Featuring 20 different types of craft beers each day, selected from microbreweries across Japan, you can definitely discover something new and even purchase a can to take home.

In addition to its impressive beer collection, the bar serves a variety of small dishes to complement your drinks. There’s also a small merch corner at the back, where you can pick up themed goods designed by local artists.

What to know before you visit Stand Umineko Koto?

Do you need reservations for Stand Umineko Koto?

No, just simply walk in, grab a beer, and get chatting. Keep in mind that the bar space is quite small and tends to be fairly busy on the weekends.

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Bar
Kyoto
スタンドうみねこ コト
160-3 Takoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto
Map
050-3134-4635
4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mon-Fri; 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sat-Sun
Cash & Credit Cards
Takeout available
Outdoor Seating
Official site
  • 403 m from Kawaramachi Station Hankyu Kyoto Main Line (HK86)
  • 0.6 km from Kyōto Shiyakusho-ma Station Tōzai Line (T12)
  • 0.6 km from Gion-Shijō Station Keihan Main Line (KH39)

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