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A hidden bar and izakaya on the 2nd floor of Hanazono 1st Street. Difficult to find on a first visit — steep stairs reward the adventurous. Unusually features both counter and tatami seating. Owner-made snacks are included in the cover charge. Beloved by regulars as a perfect mid-crawl stop.
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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