An antique-spirited bar in Hanazono 1st Street, identifiable by its metal-cutout sign and antique door. Run by the friendly female owner 'Maiko,' who also organizes the regular live music event 'A Night Out with Maiko!' Easy for Golden Gai first-timers to enter.
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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