ばるぼら屋
An izakaya in Hanazono 3rd Street run by a master from Osaka, celebrated for teppan-yaki and okonomiyaki. Open late into the early morning, it works as a first stop before a serious night out. Open 6pm–6am.
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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