A distinctive Golden Gai bar where the soundtrack ranges freely across opera, AOR, rock, and chanson. The experienced mama — formerly of Cabochard — rotates with female staff. Named after the Greek goddess Hecate, with an interior to match the eclectic spirit.
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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