Golden Gai (nearby bar area)
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Golden Gai (nearby bar area) is a famous warren of narrow alleys packed with tiny, atmospheric bars in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district, known for its retro charm and nightlife.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Golden Gai | 0 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
entertainment district
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nightlife area ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| attracts |
bar enthusiasts
ⓘ
foreign visitors ⓘ |
| bestVisited |
evening
ⓘ
night ⓘ |
| city | Tokyo ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | symbol of old Shinjuku nightlife ⓘ |
| district | Shinjuku NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| eraOfAtmosphere | Showa-era vibe ⓘ |
| etymology | name literally means Golden District or Golden Town ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
intimate bar interiors
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neon signs ⓘ two-story wooden buildings ⓘ warren of alleys ⓘ |
| hasMany |
bars catering to regulars
ⓘ
music bars ⓘ theme bars ⓘ whisky bars ⓘ |
| knownFor |
atmospheric bars
ⓘ
bar hopping ⓘ narrow alleys ⓘ nightlife ⓘ retro charm ⓘ tiny bars ⓘ |
| languageEnvironment | Japanese ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Japan
ⓘ
Shinjuku NERFINISHED ⓘ Tokyo ⓘ |
| near |
Kabukicho
NERFINISHED
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Shinjuku Station NERFINISHED ⓘ Shinjuku-sanchome Station NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| photographyNote | some bars restrict photos ⓘ |
| popularWith |
artists
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locals ⓘ musicians ⓘ tourists ⓘ writers ⓘ |
| preservationStatus | largely preserved in pre-redevelopment form ⓘ |
| safetyNote | generally safe but crowded at night ⓘ |
| tourismCategory |
Tokyo nightlife spot
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bar district ⓘ |
| typicalBarCapacity | about 5 to 10 seats GENERATED ⓘ |
| urbanCharacter | dense low-rise block ⓘ |
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