A bar in Akarui Hanazono 3rd Street, open since September 2012. Female-led by 'Maki mama,' it's particularly welcoming to newcomers and solo women. Open 8pm–5am (irregular holidays). Find updates on Instagram and X (@shampoo_golden).
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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