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BAR FUJISAN is a hidden Japanese-style bar on the second floor of Hachibankai in the Akarui Hanazono district of Shinjuku Golden Gai. A staircase just beside the neon sign leads up to a door with no window—step inside to be greeted by a gentle, bartender-style master with a warm smile. The bar is celebrated within Golden Gai for combining a refined Japanese atmosphere, cleanliness, and great value for money, making it equally welcoming to first-timers and solo drinkers alike. Inside, another staircase leads to a loft-style tatami seating area, suitable for small group gatherings and ladies' nights. The star attractions are the shellfish dishes—oysters, clams, and razor clams—alongside the original 'Fujisan Sour' cocktail, which has earned rave reviews. With a cover charge of ¥500 and drinks from ¥700, the pricing is transparent and affordable, with the master always ready to explain the menu clearly. FUJISAN also operates a sister bar called Ashitaka, cementing its reputation as one of Golden Gai's most welcoming establishments.
* Bars located in the same alley row.
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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