Everybody's favourite secret wine bar in Shibuya, Ahiru Store's reputation has far outstripped the size of its premises. Located at the far end of Tomigaya (it's actually closer to Yoyogi-koen Station than Shibuya), this corner bar is run by a sibling tag-team: he takes care of the wine list, she bakes the bread and oversees the food. Both are consistently interesting: sommelier Teruhiko Saito sticks to natural wines, predominantly French and many from little-known producers, with a rotating selection available by the glass.

Situated on a leafy corner 10 minutes away from Shibuya station, Ahiru Store is a mecca of hard-to-find natural wines (mostly from France). The rustic décor reflects the bar’s priorities. Empty bottles and the autographs of cult producers like Pacalet and Domaine de L’Aglore adorn the walls and windows, and daily offerings are listed on a heavy black chalkboard.

Located just off the main drag in the hip neighbourhood of Tomigaya, Ahiru Store is a small counter wine bistro with a big reputation. It’s one of those local cafés that everyone wishes was in their ’hood. Thanks to its popularity, nabbing a seat is a challenge any day of the week.

Rustic, casual and tiny, this place packs a punch with its alluring menu of hard-to-find natural wines and plates of pâté, steamy soups and crisp, freshly baked breads that are delivered to tables of Japanese hipsters with cult-like knowledge and appreciation of unwittingly cool natural winemakers. The combination of the peculiar menu and the laidback but charming hospitality means that the eight seats get filled rather quickly, with queues forming from late afternoon, well before the 6pm opening. Though if you can get a spot, the simple setting and soundtrack of clinking wine glasses over the hum of guests’ unhurried conversations and musings about the wines are certain to make all the pains of waiting in line disappear into nothing.

Ahiru Store is one of Tokyo's most popular bistros, run by an owner who is fascinated by the world of natural wines.Droves of customers come by every day to enjoy the restaurant's delightful pairings of simple but ingenious food, such as "Avocado and Octopus Salad," "House-Made Mutton Sausage and Radish Couscous," and "Onion Pie," with wonderful wines.A popular "secret" here is the amazing house-made bread, made by the owner's younger sister and sold for just 200-300 yen per slice. ◆Ahiru StoreAddress: 1-19-4 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, TokyoPhone: 03-5454-2146Hours:[Monday-Friday] 18:00-24:00[Satuday] 15:00-21:00Budget: 5,000-5,999 yenClosed: Sundays, holidays, 1st Saturday of the month Credit cards not accepted

With daily queues of fervent customers eagerly awaiting Ahiru Store’s 6pm opening, Tomigaya’s cosy natural wine bar is one of Tokyo’s worst-kept secrets. A favourite amongst locals and a hit with visitors, Ahiru Store is a small but perfectly formed Shibuya bolthole run by sibling duo Teruhiko and Wakako Saito. Sommelier Teruhiko serves a rotating selection of hard-to-find natural wines (predominantly French), whilst sister Wakako takes care of the food – rustic fare including chunky salads, soups, pates and home-baked bread.

Teruhiko Saito and his sister co-own Ahiru Store, one the best, geekiest, hard-to-find natural wine bars in Japan. The tucked-away space in Tomigaya boasts one large seated counter, a few standing barrels and a menu of exceptional charcuterie. It's almost always packed, so either book in advance or show up on the early side.

If you love natural wine and live in Tokyo, then you know about Ahiru Store. It’s run by a sister and brother team who also serve some beautiful charcuterie, bread, and small dishes. Unfortunately, patrons line up before the shop even opens so getting a spot at the bar is quite a feat at any time of its operations hours.

Our favorite natural wine bar in Tokyo is Ahiru Store, a cozy corner shop in the Tomigaya neighborhood. On the shelves, you’ll see a large selection of minimal intervention wines, mostly from legendary French and Austrian producers. You won’t find a selection like this at any other bar in town.

Run by sibling owners Teruhiko and Wakako Saito, Ahiru Store has become known as the destination for vin naturel in Tokyo. Bottles come courtesy of cult European producers like Philippe Bornard and duo Renaud Bruyère and Adeline Houillon, and a substantial selection from Japanese makers.

Sokyo The Star Japanese Restaurant, Photo by Eva Rinaldi- Wikimedia. This place features among the best of Tokyo’s wine bars because of its commitment to natural wines. They have a wonderful selection of their wines that is perfect when paired with their French cuisines.

Location:Yoyogi-KoenTakeout menu: Soup, Otsumami-set, Mexican Chicken Tacos Set, dessert and more, natural wine (by glass/bottle) Price: ¥900 (soup); ¥1,500 (otsumami set); ¥1,000 (wine by the glass)How to order: In-person, see Facebook for limited updates

They serve natural wines from France and other parts of Europe and even have a few Japanese natural wines. The rillettes that they serve have become famous. If you want to experience this place make sure that you arrive early and be prepared to queue.

If you can elbow your way in, tiny, standing-room, cash-only bars like Winestand Waltz in Ebisu or the slightly roomier Ahiru Store in Shibuya offer hard-to-find natural wines in a cozy, congenial atmosphere that’s distinctly Japanese.

Ahiru store is one of the most famous wine bars in the capital. The other side of the coin is that it is tough to find a place there, and customers queue before opening. They also serve bread and cold cuts.

The Ahiru Store in this corner is almost always full, and getting a seat may be an adventure in itself