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A snack bar and izakaya on G1-dori with about 6 counter seats. The friendly mama and staff are welcoming to newcomers and solo women alike. Jinro, shochu, sake, and whisky available. Opens from 5pm — earlier than most — making it ideal as a Golden Gai first 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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