Open since September 2003, owned by a psychoanalyst. A different creative professional — architect, pianist, writer — stands behind the counter each day. The 1st floor is a counter bar; the 2nd floor hosts gallery shows and the weekly Thursday talk series 'Fujita Zemi.'
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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