Jul 02, 2022 (Japan by Food) - Tucked away near Shimo-Takaido station, Genkiya is a family-run izakaya dining bar. Its cozy atmosphere brings people together over good food, fun conversation, and occasional arm wrestling!
Genkiya serves crowd-pleasing izakaya food favorites like grilled mackerel and juicy chicken wings that go perfectly with a beer or sake served in bamboo. A causal at-home atmosphere is a great place to relax, meet new friends, and chat with the locals and the staff.
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