Sekirei

If you're looking to splurge on a beer garden experience, this is one to consider. Sekirei sits on the lawn of the stately Meiji Kinenkan hall, which is surrounded by the forest of Meiji Jingu Shrine. It’s a beautiful setting where a well-dressed crowd sip beer and wine while lounging in grand wicker chairs. As you would expect from such a grand location, this beer garden is quite pricey. Beer starts at ¥1,300 and most of the food costs upwards of ¥1,500, with additional charges for seating and service (standard seats ¥1,000, cushioned seats ¥1,500). At the outdoor terrace seats, you can enjoy a five-course meal (¥12,000) which includes dishes like roast beef made from domestic beef sirloin and Vichyssoise soup with Kujo leek pesto, and roasted Iwate-grown chicken marinated with fragrant spices can be ordered at the time of reservation for ¥5,700. (Limited to four orders per reservation)From this year, two-hour free-flow drinks will only be offered for indoor seat reservations (from ¥9,000) for a separate fee of ¥4,000. Don't let the price scare you off – this is a summer experience that’s worth paying for. Make your bookings in advance via the website.