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新宿ゴールデン街 / SHINJUKU GOLDEN GAI

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ABOUT THIS BAR

A red-signed shot bar at the far end of Maneki-dori. No cover charge and pay-as-you-go pricing welcome first-timers. A guitar-playing owner and English-speaking staff create a music-friendly atmosphere popular with locals and international visitors alike.

ABOUT SHINJUKU GOLDEN GAI

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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