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 - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3

4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota Tokyo Tokyo
The price is Rp1.819.574 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
Rp1.819.574
Rp2.033.803 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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! (9,992 reviews)
Spotless room

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
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! (4,736 reviews)
Great central location for getting around both Shinjuku and hopping a train to Shibuya and elsewhere. Super spot.

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! (3,754 reviews)
Lovely staff, very welcoming and accommodating. Nice clean room with everything you need. Will definitely stay again

Reviewed on 2 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 Rp2.475.165 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
Rp2.475.165
Rp3.076.630 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,461 reviews)
Clean room. Many amenities. Super friendly staff. Excellent location. Small room but I think is average size in Tokio.

Reviewed on 3 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 Rp4.901.349 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
Rp4.901.349
Rp6.092.377 total
12 Mar - 13 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! (4,645 reviews)
Love hottub experience! Breakfast is awesome!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower

3 out of 5
1-11-10 Yokoami Tokyo Tokyo
The price is Rp1.013.989 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.013.989
Rp1.226.890 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! (6,354 reviews)
Amazing and affordable

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki 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