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