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A bar on the 1st floor of G2-dori with a retro, unhurried charm. Described as looking like it stepped out of a Kuniko Mukoda TV drama. 11 counter seats in a space built for leisurely drinking. Closed Sundays and holidays. Budget: ¥3,000–4,000.
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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