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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.
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