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A shot bar on Maneki-dori run by actor and Golden Gai association head Yuya Ishikawa. A passionate Julard Sawada fan, his open and welcoming energy has attracted visitors including director Quentin Tarantino. Homemade bar snacks by female staff are another highlight.
* 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.
Read the history of Golden Gai