Written by Aarohi Narain

Tokyo Riverside Distillery is an urban gin distillery in Kuramae.

What’s Tokyo Riverside Distillery?

Opened by the team behind The Ethical Spirits & Co., Tokyo Riverside Distillery is a gin distillery with a focus on sustainability.

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword here, though. The distillery uses sake lees, cacao husks, and even beer wasted during COVID shutdowns and turns it into small-batch craft gin.

What to know before you visit Tokyo Riverside Distillery

Do you need reservations for Tokyo Riverside Distillery?

Reservations aren’t required. There is a small bar where you can smell the gins on offer and order a drink. The gins can be had with tonic, soda, neat, or on the rocks. Prices start at around ¥700 for a single drink. There are also non-alcoholic options available.

There is standing-room only. For seats, you’ll have to go next door to the restaurant and bar, Stage.

How to get there

Tokyo Riverside Distillery is a 3-minute walk from Kuramae Station or about 12 minutes from Asakusabashi Station. It is located on the corner.

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3-9-3 Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday
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Accepts Reservations
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  • 188 m from Kuramae Station Asakusa Line (A17)Oedo Line (E11)
  • 0.6 km from Tawaramachi Station Ginza Line (G18)
  • 0.7 km from Asakusa Station Ginza Line (G19)Asakusa Line (A18)Tobu Skytree Line (TS1)

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