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Girls bar PHOENIX[ﾌｪﾆｯｸｽ]
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Nara Station · 3 min walk (JR Yamatoji Line, JR Sakurai Line, JR Kansai Main Line)
- Hours
- 20:00–LAST
- Admission
- ¥4,000 for men, ¥3,000 for women (per 60-min all-you-can-drink set, plus 10% tax)
- Time needed
- 60–120 min
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
About
Girls Bar Phoenix is a popular, highly-rated nightlife spot in Nara where travelers can chat and drink with friendly local female staff in a casual pub setting. Located just off Sanjo-dori, it offers a welcoming, lively atmosphere that is far less intimidating for foreigners than traditional hostess clubs. It is a fantastic place to practice your Japanese, enjoy a wide selection of drinks, and experience modern Japanese drinking culture first-hand.
What Japanese guides note
PHOENIX operates under a metered all-you-can-drink billing structure calculated in 60-minute blocks rather than individual drink orders. In contrast to hostess clubs, staff interact and serve beverages strictly across the counter, and beside-the-guest seating is not practiced. The venue accepts major credit cards and provides both counter and table seating for solo guests or groups.
Details from local sources
- The interior is configured with 8 counter seats and 5 tables. [source]
- A standard 60-minute all-you-can-drink set costs 4,000 yen for men and 3,000 yen for women, with a 10% tax applied. [source]
- The all-you-can-drink plan covers draft beer, whiskey, shochu, plum wine, chuhai, cocktails, and soft drinks. [source]
Insider Tip
Expect a system where you pay for your own drinks plus a time-based seat fee, and it is customary to buy a drink for the staff.
Frequently asked
How does the pricing and billing system work?
Billing follows a 60-minute all-you-can-drink system priced at 4,000 yen for men and 3,000 yen for women, plus 10% tax. Automatic extensions occur in 60-minute increments at the same set rates unless customers request their check beforehand. Standard drinks including draft beer, cocktails, and shochu are included.
What games and entertainment facilities are inside?
PHOENIX provides karaoke setups and electronic dart boards for patrons. The floor plan includes 8 counter seats alongside 5 tables, allowing visitors to choose between standard over-the-counter conversation and seated games in groups. Major credit card payments are supported at checkout.
How do you access the venue from Nara Station?
The bar is situated inside Joy Palace Nara Ekimae Part 5, a multi-tenant nightlife building along Sanjo-dori. From the East Exit of JR Nara Station, it is a 3-minute walk eastward. From Kintetsu-Nara Station, the venue is roughly a 10-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride.
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