FOS

Located approximately an 11-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Bar FOS stands quietly in the "Kannon-ura" district north of Kototoi Street, an area that once flourished as a geisha district. The name "FOS" is derived from "Faint Odor of Sulfurdioxide," referring to the scent at the exact moment a match is struck, embodying the owner’s vision of "the moment when frozen time begins to move again."

The charming establishment is a renovated traditional house that once belonged to a master of Japanese classical dance. Retaining the history and refined atmosphere unique to Asakusa, it is still frequented by geishas who have visited for years. Guests take off their shoes before entering, allowing them to spend a relaxing time enveloped in the warmth of the wooden interior.

The establishment boasts a selection of approximately 500 varieties of western liquors and whiskies, offering authentic cocktails tailored to each guest's preference across the counter. Along with signature drinks like a Gin Buck made with freshly grated ginger and cocktails featuring seasonal fruits, the bar has many fans for its high-level culinary offerings, including cheese omelets and hot dogs. With the attentive hospitality of the owner, Takahiro Mori, who deeply loves Asakusa, this hidden gem is widely popular as the perfect final destination for a night of bar-hopping.