Alleys in Ginza: An alley with "Birgin" and "Bar Lupin"
This time, we will introduce the alleys of Ginza 5-chome, with "Torigin" and "Bar Lupin".
From Ginza 5-chome, Harumi-dori St., enter Namiki-dori St., and travel direction between Yoseido Gallery and Cartier.
There is an entrance to the alley.
After entering the alley and walking a little, you will see the sign of "Torigin Honten" on the left.
It will appear.
This shop was founded in 1951, shortly after the war.
It's a famous restaurant.
A large yakitori baked at once using Kishu Bincho charcoal
Kamameri, which starts cooking after listening to the order, has a reputation.
In front of "Torigin", cross the alley from the right Miyuki Street.
Enter this alley, walk a little, and on the left of "Lupin"
I see a big sign.
Lupin opened in 1928 and is a long-established store loved by Showa writers.
The bar (1st basement floor).
In addition to writers such as Kafu Nagai, Yasunari Kawabata, Ango Sakaguchi, etc.
Painters, actors, and photographers became regulars.
In particular, photos of Dazai Osamu hanging around at the counter seat here
(Photo by Tadahiko Hayashi) is famous. The famous Mosco Mule,
It is provided in a copper cup (1200 yen excluding tax).
Please refer to the following website for information on the history and photos of Lupin.
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