Japanese SAKE BAR Gion Honten is a small sake bar a short walk from Gion-Shijo Station, serving sake from across Japan and Japanese whisky. Tell the sommelier your preferences and they will select rare drinks beyond the menu, with three-drink tasting sets and single glasses available. It opens at 2 p.m. daily for daytime drinking, and an English menu is available. The quiet space is lit in blue and suits drinking alone.