2 Best Nightlife in The Japan Alps and the North Chubu Coast, Japan

Located in the Ichibangai bar and restaurant district, this cluster of a dozen covered food stalls, each with counters that barely seat six or seven people, is a great place to try Hida-gyu beef, Takayama ramen, yakitori, and other dishes that pair well with Takayama's sake. You'll probably end up chatting with locals too.

Two blocks east and one block south of the city hall, you'll find this bar, popular with the foreign locals.