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A veteran bar in Akarui Hanazono 3rd Street, celebrating its 33rd anniversary in 2025. Owner Sachiko has tended it for years in a non-smoking, welcoming atmosphere. An active participant in Golden Gai events. Open around 7pm; irregular holidays.
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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