Best Bars in Shinjuku: Golden Gai, Izakayas & Cocktail Spots

Best Bars in Shinjuku: Golden Gai, Izakayas & Cocktail Spots

Updated August 2026: bars re-checked (Golden Gai turnover is real), plus cover-charge and cash tips. Shinjuku is a special ward in Tokyo, and it also happens to be the spot with the best nightlife in the country. As a major commercial hub with the busiest railway in the world, you know you can find some…