Shinjuku Golden Gai Travel Guide

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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

Our pick of the best Shinjuku Golden Gai Hotel Deals

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota Tokyo Tokyo
The price is NZ$151 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$151
3 Mar - 4 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (9,739 reviews)
Excellent facilities, especially enjoyed the onsite onsen.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 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
The price is NZ$235 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$235
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,614 reviews)
Room was clean staff was very helpful

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku Tokyo Tokyo-to
The price is NZ$139 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$139
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,760 reviews)
Shower was very

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Shinagawa Prince Hotel

Shinagawa Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
4-10-30 Takanawa Minato-ku Tokyo Tokyo-to
The price is NZ$246 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$246
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,749 reviews)
Very clean and staff was great.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo

4 out of 5
3-10-8 Iidabashi Tokyo Tokyo-to
The price is NZ$309 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$309
3 Mar - 4 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! (3,423 reviews)
Great place, clean and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 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 NZ$434 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$434
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (4,545 reviews)
Room was very comfortable. Small kids area on first floor too. Breakfast buffet is quite nice but pricey. Quiet area around with a family mart convenience store connected to the hotel, microwave on each floor.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Shinjuku Golden Gai

Shinjuku featuring street scenes, a city and nightlife

Shinjuku

4.5/5(751 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Shinjuku. Check out top attractions like Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Shinjuku Subnade, 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 a city

Harajuku

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

5/5(173 area reviews)

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

Shibuya
Akasaka

Akasaka

4.5/5(84 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 featuring a city, signage and night scenes

Roppongi

4.5/5(30 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

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