Amanogawa, Keio Plaza Hotel, Shinjuku, Tokyo, May 2014

I’m no stranger to Shinjuku’s very impressive Keio Plaza Hotel, having stayed there a handful of times over the years. Tucked away within Japanese Restaurant Kagari on one of the hotel’s lower levels lies Sake Bar Amanogawa. It’s a quiet bar with an impressive collection of ginjo-shu, some small plates for tasting sets, and an a very helpful staff. I may not find myself staying at the Keio as often these days, but I make sure to visit Amanogawa every chance I get.