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Named after the owner's pen name as a writer, this bar earned two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan — a rare distinction. The counter creates a natural hub for warm conversation with staff and fellow guests. One of Golden Gai's most globally recognized establishments.
* Bars located in the same alley row.
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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