🍺 Bars & izakaya in Kofu

12 well-rated bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Kofu, 9 of them open past midnight. Regular hours from Google; refreshed daily on demand. Confirm special hours before visiting.

Most bars in Kofu are small — six to fifteen seats is normal — so the easiest way to drink here is to hop: one or two drinks per place, then move on. Izakaya (Japanese pubs) are the safest first stop if you also want to eat; standing bars (tachinomi) are the cheapest.

Expect a seat charge (otoshi) of roughly ¥300–¥800 at sit-down izakaya, which comes with a small dish. Cash is still common at older places, so carry some yen. Most bars open around 17:00–18:00 and many run past midnight.

Bars & izakaya near central Kofu

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Kofu's centre. Hours come from Google and can change — the "open past midnight" mark means the place closes between 00:00 and 06:00 on at least one day.

  1. 1.Osakana Bar PANDA
    ★ 4.8 (821)312m · 4 min walk walkKofu, Chūō, 1-chōme−7−7 Be-Building 1F
    Open past midnight
  2. 2.Rappa
    ★ 4.7 (798)70m · 1 min walk walkKofu, Marunouchi, 2-chōme−29−5 たちばな屋ビル 1F
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.Sakaba Hibi
    ★ 4.4 (290)238m · 3 min walk walkKofu, Marunouchi, 1-chōme−15−8 三星ビル １F
  4. 4.Bar Ashibi
    ★ 4.5 (67)454m · 6 min walk walkKofu, Chūō, 1-chōme−15−9 地下一階
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.発酵酒場かえるのより道Hakkō Sakaba Kaeru No Yori Michi
    ★ 4.1 (94)210m · 3 min walk walk1-chōme-20-21 Marunouchi, Kofu
  6. 6.CRAFT KOFU
    ★ 4.2 (83)227m · 3 min walk walkKofu, Marunouchi, 1-chōme−15−2 第五丸銀ビル 1-B
  7. 7.BAR RECHARED
    ★ 4.7 (32)227m · 3 min walk walkKofu, Marunouchi, 1-chōme−15−2 第５丸銀ビル ２F 紅梅北通り沿い
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.ＴＨＥ・ＲＩＮＫＴ Ｈ Ｅ ･ ＲＩＮＫ
    ★ 4.2 (49)299m · 4 min walk walkKofu, Marunouchi, 1-chōme−9−9 上田ビル 2階
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.Yakitori Izakaya TORIYARO! Kofu Station Front
    ★ 4.4 (35)116m · 1 min walk walk甲府市丸内2-chōme−16−7 総理屋ビル 2階
    Open past midnight
  10. 10.BAR BRUNO
    ★ 4.7 (23)362m · 5 min walk walkKofu, Chūō, 1-chōme−2−4 浅草街飲食共同ビルC-1
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.酒場ラッシーSakaba Rasshī
    ★ 4.3 (28)106m · 1 min walk walk1-chōme-8-12 Marunouchi, Kofu
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.裏春日バックスタンドUra Shunjitsu Bakku Sutando
    ★ 4.3 (25)492m · 6 min walk walk1-chōme-17-9 Chūō, Kofu
    Open past midnight

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Plan your night in Kofu

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

The last train leaves around midnight. A hotel near Kofu's bars means you can stay out as late as you like and walk home.

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Bars & izakaya in Kofu: common questions

What time do bars in Kofu close?

Izakaya typically close between 23:00 and 01:00; smaller bars often stay open until 02:00–05:00, especially on Friday and Saturday. The list on this page shows today's hours for each place, and marks the ones that run past midnight.

Do bars in Kofu have English menus?

Chains and places near major stations usually have English or picture menus; tiny neighbourhood bars often don't. Pointing at what someone else is drinking works everywhere, and "nama biiru" (draft beer) or "haibooru" (highball) are understood at any bar in Japan.

Is there a cover charge at bars in Kofu?

Many izakaya add an otoshi (seat charge) of about ¥300–¥800 per person, which includes a small appetiser. Some cocktail bars and Golden Gai-style micro-bars charge ¥500–¥1,000 instead. It is not a scam — but if a place has no posted prices at all, choose another one.