Shinjuku Golden Gai

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VECTOR BREWING (Shinjuku Beer Brewing)

Shinjuku City, Tokyo

A brewpub (eatery with its own brewing equipment on site) in Shinjuku City, Tokyo. House-brewed craft beer can be drunk on the premises.

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Kainiku Izakaya Nikubee Shinjuku Gyoen (Wabisabi)

Shinjuku City, Tokyo

A brewpub (eatery with its own brewing equipment on site) in Shinjuku City, Tokyo. House-brewed craft beer can be drunk on the premises.

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Beer Kobo Shinjuku

Shinjuku City, Tokyo

A brewpub (eatery with its own brewing equipment on site) in Shinjuku City, Tokyo. House-brewed craft beer can be drunk on the premises.

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Watering Hole (Tharsis Ridge Brewing)

Shibuya City, Tokyo

A brewpub (eatery with its own brewing equipment on site) in Shibuya City, Tokyo. House-brewed craft beer can be drunk on the premises.

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Y.Y.G. Brewery & Beer Kitchen

Shibuya City, Tokyo

A brewpub (eatery with its own brewing equipment on site) in Shibuya City, Tokyo. House-brewed craft beer can be drunk on the premises.

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Shinjuku Golden Gai: alley — Shinjuku Golden Gai (Shinjuku, Tokyo)
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Frequently asked questions

What is Shinjuku Golden Gai?

Shinjuku Golden Gai (Shinjuku, Tokyo) is a Yokocho (bar alleys). A district of narrow alleys in Kabukicho 1-chome, next to Hanazono Shrine, lined with tiny bars in low wooden buildings.

Where is Shinjuku Golden Gai?

It is in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The address is 東京都新宿区歌舞伎町1-1-6.

What should I know before visiting Shinjuku Golden Gai?

Sources give roughly 200 to 300 bars. Most are tiny, with only a few seats each. The alleys are private roads, so filming or photography in the street requires permission; inside a bar, ask the owner.

Are there breweries or distilleries to visit near Shinjuku Golden Gai?

Within about 30 km: VECTOR BREWING (Shinjuku Beer Brewing) (about 1 km), Kainiku Izakaya Nikubee Shinjuku Gyoen (Wabisabi) (about 1 km), Beer Kobo Shinjuku (about 1 km), Watering Hole (Tharsis Ridge Brewing) (about 1 km), Y.Y.G. Brewery & Beer Kitchen (about 1 km).

What should I keep in mind before drinking?

The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Do not drink if you are driving. Many small bars charge a seat fee (otoshi or charge) or take cash only, so check the menu or the sign at the door before you go in.

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