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