Shinjuku Golden Gai Travel Guide

Tokyo

Night life in Golden Gai alley, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Night life in Golden Gai alley, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Hair of the Dogs is an amazing little punk rock bar in Golden Gai. Super nice and friendly owner and bartender who speak English and encourage you to choose music. Golden Gai is a network of around 200 teeny-tiny bars (each sits about 8 people) tucked into a maze of about six thin alleys.
A network of alleyways of small bars and eateries serving traditional snacks.
Lots of tiny micro-bars, some with only 4 or 5 places ! #bvsjapan #TroveOnTuesday #LikeALocal

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Top hotels in Shinjuku Golden Gai

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota Tokyo Tokyo
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10,007 reviews)
Location ,in Terminal 3, is very convenient for an overnight stay at Haneda Airport, since I will be departing for Hokkaido and am able to take the free bus to Terminal 1. HVFG

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo Tokyo-to
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,737 reviews)
The room was slightly bigger than the other Japan hotels we stayed at. Def still tight though if you have a lot of luggage. The amenities were good and we liked the bathroom. The spot is very convenient. The view from our room was nice. We know it’s next to the red light district, but if you are ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku Tokyo Tokyo-to
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 15 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,758 reviews)
Staff very helpful, clean all over!

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo

4 out of 5
3-10-8 Iidabashi Tokyo Tokyo-to
The price is Rp2.467.815 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
Rp2.467.815
Rp3.067.495 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,464 reviews)
Room was comfortable and clean. Many amenities were provided to us. Close to the train. There was many places to eat around there many convenience stores. Highly recommend booking this hotel if it’s your first time visiting Japan. Staff is very helpful. They do speak English, which makes it easy ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi Tokyo Tokyo
The price is Rp4.886.665 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp4.886.665
Rp6.074.125 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this spa hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,646 reviews)
Hotel was amazing. Very clean and great facilities. Convenience stores and restaurants all close by. Would definitely go back.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-11-10 Yokoami Tokyo Tokyo
The price is Rp1.010.951 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.010.951
Rp1.223.215 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,356 reviews)
perfect loaction super convenient, restaurants and train station in walking distance. everything was roughly 20 mins away, shibuya being 40 mins by train which felt like nothing!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
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Other neighbourhoods around Shinjuku Golden Gai

Shinjuku showing night scenes, a city and nightlife

Shinjuku

4.5/5(477 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Shinjuku. Check out top attractions like Shinjuku Subnade and Samurai Museum, and jump on the metro at Shinjuku-sanchome Station or Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station to see more of the city.

Shinjuku
Night view of street in Kabukicho, Tokyo

Kabukicho

Kabukicho is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Samurai Museum and Ninja Trick House In Tokyo, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tokyo.

Kabukicho
Harajuku which includes skyline, signage and street scenes

Harajuku

5/5(2 area reviews)

Harajuku is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station or Omote-sando Station to explore sights like Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku.

Harajuku
Shibuya Crossing featuring a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

Shibuya

4.5/5(101 area reviews)

Shibuya is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Shibuya Crossing and Yoyogi National Gymnasium. See more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Shibuya Station or Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station.

Shibuya
Akasaka

Akasaka

4.5/5(60 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Tokyo Midtown and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Akasaka. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nogizaka Station or Akasaka Station.

Akasaka
Roppongi which includes a city, street scenes and signage

Roppongi

4/5(14 area reviews)

Travellers choose Roppongi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Roppongi Station or Roppongi-itchome Station and check out top sights like National Art Center, Tokyo.

Roppongi


Shinjuku Golden Gai Travel Guide