Shinjuku Golden Gai
The root of Golden Town is the black markets that appeared near Shinjuku during the chaos of 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.
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

Spots around
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Ameyoko (Shopping Street)
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Shabu Shabu & Sushi Specialty Restaurant 'Hassan'
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Kichijoji
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Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
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Shopping at electronics stores(BIC CAMERA)
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Jindai-ji Temple
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Asakusa Hanayashiki
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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Tomigaya
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Todoroki Valley
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High-tech kaiten-sushi restaurant
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Sugamo Jizo-dori Street
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Tsukishima
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Yoyogi Park
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Asakusa Costume photo Studio Nanairo
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Tsukiji Outer Market (Tsukiji Kanno)
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Asakusa
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Sake Tasting Experience @ the Japanese Sake and Shochu Information Center
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Toei Streetcar (Toden) Arakawa Line
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YanakaGinza(Shopping Street)/Nezu-jinja Shrine
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Samurai Training Tokyo
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Mt. Takao
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Shibuya
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Corridor Gai
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Roppongi Art Complex (Complex 665)
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Tea Experience @ Jugetsudo
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Jimbocho Used Book Town
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Sumo Stable (Arashio)
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Tokyo Station
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Tokyo City View
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TOKYO CRUISE Sumidagawa Line
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Nezu Museum
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Shibuya Nishimura Fruits Parlor
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Haneda Airport
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Omotesando
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Kanda Myojin Shrine
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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
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TOKYO ODAIBA OEDO-ONSEN MONOGATARI(Closed down on September 5, 2021)
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Ueno Park
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Ningyocho
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Ebisuya Rickshaw
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Marunouchi Naka-Dori Street
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
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TOKYO SKYTREE®
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Nihombashi
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
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Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine
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Depachika (Isetan Shinjuku Store)
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Shinjuku Gyoen
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Odaiba
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Azabu-Juban
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Shinjuku
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Tokyo Tower