Bar Benfiddich
Shinjuku, Tokyo
Source: benfiddich.tokyo, checked 14 Oct 2026.
Bar Benfiddich is Hiroyasu Kayama's 17-seat apothecary-style cocktail bar on a 9th floor in Nishi-Shinjuku, a fixture of the World's 50 Best Bars. He muddles herbs and spices he grows on his family farm, often with a mortar and pestle.
Insider tip
There's no menu, so tell Kayama-san what flavours you like. Book one of the three nightly seatings in advance.
What's on near Bar Benfiddich
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Bar Benfiddich, from the weekly Tokyo events calendar.
Shinjuku Buncho Expo (Java sparrow goods market)
新宿文鳥博2026
Station Shinjuku Station (JR, Keio, Odakyu, Marunouchi Line), connected to the west exit
A market run by Kotori Cafe where about 50 artists and makers sell Java sparrow goods such as tote bags, masking tape and silk neckties. The last day closes at 17:00.
Miniature Photo World exhibition
ミニチュア写真の世界展 in 小田急百貨店新宿店
Station Shinjuku Station (JR, Odakyu, Keio, Marunouchi Line), connected to the west exit
Miniature photo exhibition on the 7F event space. Entry is ¥800 (¥100 off with an Odakyu point card or Tomo-no-Kai card). Workshops run on Oct 24, 25, 31 and Nov 1, 8 places each, fee extra. The last day closes at 17:00.
Japanese tea fair (Nihoncha Biyori)
日本茶日和～日本各地のとっておきのお茶が、ここに～
Station Shinjuku Station (JR, Odakyu, Keio, Marunouchi Line), connected to the west exit
Japanese tea fair on the 7F event space, with 14 Kyushu tea brands in the Kyushu selection. Tea seminars at ¥3,000 each run on Oct 21, 24 and 25 (8 places each). The last day closes at 17:00.
British Fair (100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth)
英国展 ～エリザベス女王生誕100周年記念～
Station Shinjuku Station (JR, Keio, Odakyu, Marunouchi Line), connected to the west exit
British fair marking the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth, in the 7F event hall. The last day closes at 17:00.
The 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Togo Seiji: A Retrospective
生誕130年 東郷青児展
Station Shinjuku (JR lines, west exit), 5 min walk
A retrospective of Togo Seiji (1897 to 1978), the painter behind the museum's founding, held for its 50th anniversary. It covers his graceful women, known as Seiji beauties, his early avant-garde work and sketches from his travels abroad.
Smaller local events nearby
Nishi-Shinjuku 1-chome ginkgo light-up and Plaza-dori illumination Illumination
21 Nov to 28 Feb (dates to be confirmed) · Nishi-Shinjuku 1-chome shopping street and Plaza-dori
The shopping street beside Shinjuku Station's west side lights up its row of ginkgo trees in late autumn, then strings illuminations along Plaza-dori through the winter.
Free · Map · Source: Shinjuku City (Koho Shinjuku 25 October 2025) · 西新宿一丁目商店街 イチョウ並木のライトアップ・プラザ通りイルミネーション
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Neon chaos, tiny bars, and a surprisingly serene garden
Shinjuku is the Tokyo people picture before they arrive, and it's every bit that intense. The trick is knowing when to switch modes. Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho are for tiny-bar nights, and Shinjuku Gyoen is for when you need the volume turned down. The entry fee at Gyoen keeps the crowds manageable even in cherry blossom season, which makes it one of the best value tickets in the city.
Shinjuku has 16 places on the Roam Tokyo map: 4 restaurants, 4 bars, 2 parks and gardens, 2 bathhouses, 1 shrine or temple, 1 viewpoint, 1 landmark and 1 neighbourhood. Read the Shinjuku guide.
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Good to know
- What is the address of Bar Benfiddich?
- 1-13-7 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.
- How do I get to Bar Benfiddich?
- The nearest station is Shinjuku (JR Yamanote). Bar Benfiddich is in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
- How much does Bar Benfiddich cost?
- Bar Benfiddich is at the higher end, marked ¥¥¥ on the site's price scale.
- How long do you need at Bar Benfiddich?
- Plan for 1-2 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Bar Benfiddich?
- First seating, 7pm.
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