Shinjuku · Food & Drink
Golden Gai
新宿ゴールデン街
A grid of six narrow alleys packed with more than 200 tiny bars, many seating fewer than ten people.
Why visit
It is a rare slice of postwar Tokyo — intimate, atmospheric and easy to drift between.
Practical tips
- •Some bars charge a seating fee; check the door price before sitting down.
- •A few bars are open to walk-ins, others are regulars-only — respect the signs.