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An international bar on G2-dori, recognizable by its red staircase and walls lined with banknotes from around the world. No cover charge or low cost, with 25 seats — relatively large for Golden Gai. English-friendly and open, particularly popular with international travelers.
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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