ブラン別館
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"Blanc Bekkan" (Bar Brun Annex) glows quietly on Golden Gai's 5th street, right next to the FamilyMart. Its name traces back to the legendary Asakusa spirit "Denki Bran," and the bar carries the DNA of the original "Bar Brun," which mama Kiwa opened in 2005 on the 2nd floor of G1 Street—a long-held dream finally realized. The annex spun off independently in November 2020 and now appears on the official Golden Gai map. Like the main bar, daily opening times (generally around 7:30 p.m.) are announced on X (@bar_bran_), where posts reflecting a deep love of theatre and film hint at the kind of conversation you might find at the counter. Tucked into a side alley away from Kabukicho's noise, this is a spot for solo drinkers or anyone looking for a quieter evening with something to say. Check X for tonight's hours, then push open the door.
* 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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