[Hiroshima Fine Dining] Experience "Luxe" Relaxation & Best Wagyu Beef at the Hidden Gem "Wine Bar ViVi"
Located in Kanayama-cho, Hiroshima City. Just one street away from the bustling Nagarekawa district, "Wine Bar ViVi" stands as a quiet sanctuary.
We offer more than just a place to eat and drink. We provide a "moving experience" created by the perfect marriage of carefully selected wines and cuisine, and a time of "Luxe relaxation" where you can converse deeply with your loved ones.
In this article, we introduce ViVi's core concept and our "Three Promises" to our guests.
The Art of "Marriage": A Moving Culinary Experience
What we deliver through ViVi is not just dinner, but a moment that touches your soul. Our passion stems from our own shocking discovery of the infinite possibilities of "Marriage" (the pairing of wine and food).
Great wine and exquisite cuisine are delicious on their own. However, when combined with the perfect balance of logic and sensibility, the flavors elevate each other, unlocking a new dimension of taste you never imagined.
To share this excitement, our female sommelier—who has extensive international experience—will select the perfect glass tailored to the day's ingredients and your palate. We also offer sophisticated non-alcoholic pairings, ensuring that guests who do not drink can share the same emotional journey.
Forget about formal rules or complex knowledge. Just surrender yourself to the pure joy of "Deliciousness."
Commitment 1: "Farm to Table" Philosophy — The Story of Life Connecting Hokkaido & Hiroshima
The quality of our cuisine is strictly determined by the power of its "Ingredients." Under the theme of "Farm to Table," we source ingredients directly from trusted producers in Hokkaido (our deep-rooted connection), here in Hiroshima, and across Japan.
Whether famous or nameless, we shine a spotlight on ingredients raised with passion. Sourcing directly without intermediaries allows us to deliver flavors full of vitality at their peak freshness. This is our responsibility and joy.
ViVi does not have a fixed menu. The "star of the night" changes depending on what is most brilliant that day.
One day, it might be the powerful umami of Premium Japanese Wagyu or a dynamic T-Bone Steak. Another day, it might be Rare Domestic Lamb (accounting for only 5% of circulation in Japan) or deeply flavorful seasonal Gibier (Game Meat).
"What is on the menu today?" Please enjoy the "Ichigo Ichie" (once-in-a-lifetime) performance of ingredients and wine that begins with such a conversation.
Commitment 2: Your Private Sanctuary for Special Moments
At ViVi, there is no single "correct" way to spend your time. What we value most is for you to relax from the bottom of your heart and enjoy your freedom.
For example, we excel at providing full-course hospitality with wine pairings for birthdays, wedding anniversaries, or important business entertainment.
However, ViVi is not just for formal dining. Perhaps you desire a quiet night to face your wine alone, undisturbed. Or maybe you simply want one more glass to soak in the delicious afterglow of a meal elsewhere.
If seats are available, we wholeheartedly welcome guests for just a single glass of wine and an appetizer.
"Tonight, a luxury full course." "Tonight, just a casual glass at the bar."
Please use this "First-Class Hidden Gem" freely as your own private lounge in Hiroshima. We welcome you with a comfortable distance and warm hospitality.
Commitment 3: World-Class "Omotenashi" (Hospitality) Beyond Borders
ViVi is located in Kanayama-cho, right next to Hiroshima's largest entertainment district, Nagarekawa. However, separated by a single heavy door on the 2nd floor, a silence spreads out that makes the hustle and bustle outside seem like a lie.
"It feels like I have entered a different dimension." "I forget I am in Nagarekawa."
This sanctuary is chosen not only by locals but by guests from all over the world. As proof of that trust, we frequently receive reservation requests from concierges of 5-star luxury hotels, including "The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo," as well as premium credit card desks like JCB and AMEX.
Being chosen by sophisticated wealthy guests and professional concierges—who cannot afford to fail—is our greatest pride. Whether for entertaining important overseas guests or simply wanting to experience world-standard service while in Hiroshima, please spend a special moment in this place of certain trust.
We are Waiting for You in Hiroshima
Thank you for reading this far.
A heavy door on the 2nd floor of a building... Opening the door of a new restaurant for the first time might take a little courage.
But please, rest assured. Beyond that door, a warm smile from our staff and a seat reserved just for you are waiting.
"Tonight was a good night." It is our greatest joy at Wine Bar ViVi if you feel that way when you leave.
When you want to forget the noise of travel and be healed by delicious wine and food, please remember this hidden gem. We look forward to meeting you.
Information & Access
Wine Bar ViVi
📍 Address 2F Sumiya Bldg, 11-24 Kanayama-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima (3 min walk from "Kanayama-cho" station via Hiroshima Electric Railway)
🕒 Open Hours
Weekdays: 15:00 - 23:00
Weekends & Holidays: 13:00 - 23:00
Irregular Holidays
Walk-ins for bar use are welcome.
Lunch & Afternoon Tea require reservation by the previous day.
📩 Menu & Reservation Please book via our official website. https://www.viviwinebar.com/