Shinjuku Golden Gai
The root of Golden Town is the black markets that appeared near Shinjuku during the chaotic period after World War II. Cultural figures such as journalists and novelists used to gather here every night and engage in passionate discussions. Most of the small wooden tenement house-style buildings have only counter seating. Today the number of shops run by young owners is increasing, and Shinjuku Hanazono Golden Town has become a new famous spot in Shinjuku that has a great deal of history.
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More Information about Shinjuku Golden Gai
Street address
- 1 Kabukicho,Shinjuku-ku,Tokyo
Access
Route1
- 5 minutes by foot from JR/Tokyo Subway Shinjuku Station.
Route2
- 5 minutes by foot from Seibu Shinjuku Station.
Opening Hours
- Around 19:00-early morning
(varies depending on the establishment)
Closed
- Varies depending on the establishment
Best season
- All year
Point
update: Dec.25.2024

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