A hidden bar on the 2nd floor of Hanazono 3rd Street. Regulars gather for quiet, warm sociability; clam chowder and coffee cocktails are well regarded. Described as 'maximum difficulty for first-timers' — but being brought by a regular makes it all the more rewarding.
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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