Sake to Teradaya (酒とてらだや)

Sake to Teradaya

About a one-minute walk from Kudanshita Station in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, is an izakaya (Japanese tavern) called Sake to Teradaya (酒とてらだや).

The restaurant's name comes from Teradaya Inn in Kyoto, which is associated with the Teradaya Incident involving Sakamoto Ryoma (1836–1867). The restaurant's owner is a fan of Sakamoto Ryoma.

What makes Sake to Teradaya particularly interesting is not only its signature dishes — Sashimi (刺身), Kamo-suki (鴨すき), a Japanese-style duck hot pot simmered in a sweet and savory sauce, and Ushi-nabe (牛鍋), a Japanese-style beef hot pot — but also the fact that it is housed in a century-old residence.

Records show that the building was first registered in 1928. No records from before that date have been found, but the building itself is believed to have been constructed earlier. The building survived the Tokyo air raids during World War II and remained standing while much of Tokyo changed around it.

The neighborhood around Kudanshita is undergoing redevelopment, and Sake to Teradaya opened on October 16, 2025, as a limited-time izakaya operating until March 30, 2027.

Ordered:

Nigori Plum Wine (にごり梅酒)

Seared Mackerel Potato Salad (炙り鯖ポテトサラダ)

Sashimi (刺身)

Normal Operating Hours:

• 3:00 PM –11:00 PM (Food orders until 9:00 PM; drink orders until 10:00 PM)
• Closed: Open daily

Acceptable payment method: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, PayPay, d payment

The store owner (left) and a staff member (right)