Good to know
- Tickets
- No tickets required
- Time needed
- One to two hours
- Best time
- Evening and night when bars operate
- Getting there
- Five minute walk from Shinjuku Station east exit
Itineraries with Golden Gai
Golden Gai is on day 4
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Golden Gai is on day 5
Golden Gai is on day 5
Golden Gai is on day 4
Day 4 of Tokyo Neon & Tradition
Shibuya and Shinjuku after dark
How Golden Gai fits into a day.- 15:00Shibuya CrossingShibuya
- 16:30Shibuya Sky observation deckShibuya
- 18:30Omoide YokochoShinjuku
- 20:00Golden GaiShinjuku
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Golden Gai questions
What is Golden Gai?
It is a small nightlife district in Shinjuku with narrow alleys and many tiny bars.
When is Golden Gai open?
Most bars open in the evening and stay open late. Hours vary by venue.
Is Golden Gai crowded?
Yes, the alleys fill up at night. Weekdays are less busy than weekends.
