3 Best Bars in Nagoya, Ise-Shima, and the Kii Peninsula, Japan

Close to Exit 5 of the Fushimi subway station, this popular English pub has Guinness on tap, frequent challenges on the dartboards, and live soccer on TV. The food includes traditional fish-and-chips, but most come just for the beer. Happy hour is 6 to 7.

A young crowd gathers at this wild, five-floor club, where the music ranges from techno and trance to reggae and hip-hop. Admission varies by day and gender (men pay more) and includes one to four free drinks (men get more of those).

Two of the city's best clubs can be found in this building, two blocks south of Hirokoji-dori: Club JB's and Sound Bar MiRAi.