Diamond bar
A Golden Gai karaoke bar particularly popular with international visitors. No cover, no tax, drinks from ¥500 — competitive pricing that draws crowds. Group sing-alongs are a regular occurrence in this internationally charged atmosphere. Tue–Sun 8pm–4am (closed Mondays; cash only).
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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