A calm bar on the 2nd floor of G1-dori where jazz plays throughout. Stylish grey interior, a jazz-loving mama, and a bassist master create an intimate atmosphere. Friendly to international visitors. Open 8pm until first train (closed Sundays and holidays). Shots from ¥600.
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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