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A bar spanning the 1st and 2nd floors of G2-dori — unusually no cover and all drinks from ¥500. Karaoke makes it one of Golden Gai's livelier spots. Tue–Thu and Sun 6pm–2am; Fri–Sat until 4am (closed Mondays). The ideal affordable entry point to 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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