The flagship of the multi-location 5GALLONS group in Golden Gai. Bright and open, genuinely welcoming to first-timers and international visitors. Homemade bar snacks and beef sinew curry are the draws. A classic first stop for Golden Gai newcomers.
Shinjuku Golden Gai is Tokyo's most iconic bar district — 295+ unique bars packed into six narrow alleys in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. A 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station East Exit, next to Hanazono Shrine. Featured in the Michelin Green Guide, it has been a cultural institution since the 1950s.
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