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A veteran bar near Maneki-dori with over 50 years of history. Rotating daily staff select sake and snacks. Counter-only seating in a compact, retro, warmly human setting that quietly embodies Golden Gai at its best.
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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