Tucked in Nihonbashiâs Ningyocho district, Kiha (ăă) is a charming homage to Japanâs rail history. Launched in 2006, this compact standingâstyle izakaya sits in a two-story space designed to replicate vintage Tokyo subway cars. The upper level features benches, overhead luggage racks, hanging strapsâand even authentic ads and station signageâfor a full commuter-car experience. Inside, youâll find a nostalgic display of railway memorabilia: an extensive train-model diorama, old ticket stubs, station maps, vintage speaker systems, and even dishes from the defunct Hokutosei sleeper train. The owner (affectionately called âassistant conductorâ) sometimes appears in JR conductor attire, adding to the immersive fun. Kiha runs on a unique nomihĆdai systemâno individual drink orders, just flat-fee time-based drinking. You pay a boarding ticket then „300 per 10âŻmin ($1âŻUSD), slowing to „300 per 20âŻmin after 2 hours. The bar serves standard items: one-cup sake, canned foods like corn, salted pork, fish in brineâand cooked snacks such as curry or ham katsu. Drinks (sake from „500) & cans (~„150â600) are cash-on-counter, with hot dishes also available. Expect a mellow, friendly crowdâlocals, train enthusiasts, date nightsâoften chatting over sake & railroad lore. Karaoke and a train-themed DVD collection add to the entertainment. In short: Kiha is part bar, part railway museumâa delightful spot for a laid-back, nostalgic drink among commutersâ echoes and collectorsâ stories.
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