Tokyo's Must-try Bar Hopping Paradise

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
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    Golden Gai, located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is renowned as a bar-hopping paradise for several compelling reasons:
    Unique Atmosphere: Golden Gai consists of narrow alleys lined with over 200 tiny bars, each with its own unique style and ambiance. The atmosphere is reminiscent of post-war Tokyo, with its narrow passageways and closely packed buildings, offering a nostalgic charm that appeals to both locals and tourists.
    Diverse Bar Themes: Each bar in Golden Gai has its own distinctive theme and decor, ranging from punk rock and jazz to vintage and literary. This diversity allows visitors to experience a variety of settings and moods in one night, making bar-hopping an exciting adventure.
    Intimate Experience: The bars in Golden Gai are incredibly small, often seating no more than 5 to 10 people. This creates an intimate setting where patrons can easily engage in conversations with the bar owners, staff, and fellow customers. This personal interaction is a significant draw for many visitors.
    Cultural Hub: Golden Gai has a rich cultural history and has been a popular spot for artists, writers, and musicians. It retains this creative spirit, attracting a bohemian crowd and offering a vibrant cultural experience. Some bars have been frequented by famous personalities, adding to their allure.
    Friendly Community: Despite its reputation for being exclusive, many bars in Golden Gai welcome tourists and newcomers. While some places may cater primarily to regulars, there are plenty of spots that are open and friendly to international visitors, contributing to its appeal as a bar-hopping destination.
    Late-Night Activity: Golden Gai comes alive at night, often staying open until the early hours of the morning. This makes it an ideal location for night owls and those looking to extend their evening adventures. The late-night activity creates a lively and bustling atmosphere that's perfect for bar-hopping.
    Safety and Accessibility: Located in the heart of Shinjuku, Golden Gai is easily accessible by public transportation and is situated in a safe area. Its central location makes it convenient for visitors exploring Tokyo.
    Overall, the combination of unique bars, intimate settings, rich cultural history, and a welcoming community makes Golden Gai a bar-hopping paradise that offers a memorable and diverse nightlife experience.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 61

  • @cremersalex
    @cremersalex 4 місяці тому +9

    Loved for its non-touristy vibe but I saw more tourists than locals. 😄

  • @kiyoshitakeda452
    @kiyoshitakeda452 4 місяці тому +1

    Narrow streets, but has its own "charm". Thank you enjoyed.

  • @anthonytigner9919
    @anthonytigner9919 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for another great experience in your country😊💯💯💯💯👍

  • @alfonsolara7917
    @alfonsolara7917 4 місяці тому

    you past a bar that I stumbled in to one night a few years ago and fell in love! Thank you for reminding me the way to get there!!

  • @gustavo9758
    @gustavo9758 4 місяці тому

    Man, I really appreciate your videos. My wife and I dream to move to Japan in a few more years, I know it's not perfect but, for us, it's way more pros than cons!

  • @spikerztuber
    @spikerztuber 4 місяці тому

    Thanks as always for an entertaining video!

  • @davidwolstenholme4676
    @davidwolstenholme4676 4 місяці тому

    THANKS FOR THE TOUR JE BEEN LISTENING TO YOU WILL SEE A STRANGER FROM SOUTH PACIFIC A 1958 FILM I WAS 14 THEN BRINGS BACK MEMORYS AND TEARS

  • @sethcarlow8363
    @sethcarlow8363 4 місяці тому +1

    well this, interesting and entertaining,awesome,wonderful,amazing,great,wow,excellent,cool,epic,Japan Explorer party style.
    Fun-fun-fun.

  • @caterinavega4228
    @caterinavega4228 4 місяці тому +1

    8:36 DA KING IN DA NORFFFFF

    • @CODA96
      @CODA96 4 місяці тому

      Nah man he doesnt look like Jon Snow

  • @outwest1014
    @outwest1014 4 місяці тому

    Dream tour for me would to go to restaurant alley and taste the best dish from each restaurant.

  • @paulsteen7641
    @paulsteen7641 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow I can’t believe how many foreigners are there!

  • @TheSilverShadow17
    @TheSilverShadow17 4 місяці тому

    Excellent video, JE

  • @CanuckIV
    @CanuckIV 3 місяці тому

    I would never go down these streets because there is TOO many tourists. I see enough people that look like me at home

  • @Magjes
    @Magjes 3 місяці тому

    Thank you.

  • @Gnarloo
    @Gnarloo 4 місяці тому +9

    4:00 Americans dont know what no means apparently

    • @Gnarloo
      @Gnarloo 4 місяці тому +2

      @@VidNibsUnfortunately it’s not 1980 anymore.

    • @pillarwatch
      @pillarwatch 4 місяці тому +1

      Why so salty, lol. Was no big deal.

    • @Gnarloo
      @Gnarloo 4 місяці тому

      @@pillarwatch interrupted him clearly filming a video and gave him a half assed thankyou. Typical for you yanks

    • @roro2k
      @roro2k 4 місяці тому

      @@VidNibs Americans don't own the world genius. Far from it.

    • @Deadpool-px2nm
      @Deadpool-px2nm 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@VidNibsHow u gon say u own the world but ur too scared to defend Ukraine from Russia? 😂 Or the Philippines from China?

  • @wasabista1613
    @wasabista1613 4 місяці тому

    "Non-touristy vibe" is stretching it a bit, but thanks for the report!

  • @orioriedwd
    @orioriedwd 4 місяці тому

    15:44 haha, Shinjuku ward office XD

  • @tonyl4890
    @tonyl4890 12 днів тому

    Good video, thanks. I think I'd probably avoid this area though because it looks like nothing but wall-to-wall westerners. I go to Japan to get away from my countrymen, not to find more of them 😅

  • @davidwolstenholme4676
    @davidwolstenholme4676 4 місяці тому

    I THINK ILL HAVE A SLICE OF LEMON DRIZZLE CAKE LATER

  • @davidwolstenholme4676
    @davidwolstenholme4676 4 місяці тому

    NICE TO SEE YOU BACK JE THINK ILL CUT UP A BANANA HAVE IT WITH CUSTARD OR ICE CREAM NOT SURE WHICH

  • @Mitokomen
    @Mitokomen 4 місяці тому

    Excellent. Was that Shinjuku Tiger’s bicycle at the end ?

    • @Japanexplorer1
      @Japanexplorer1  4 місяці тому

      thanks Ralph , yeah his bicycle , but i didn't see him haha

  • @lcurrit
    @lcurrit 4 місяці тому

    Deathmatch in Hell! Gotta hit up the Heavy Metal bar!

  • @jimparsons6803
    @jimparsons6803 4 місяці тому

    Never noticed it before, but the Japanese like the cell phones too,

  • @davidwolstenholme4676
    @davidwolstenholme4676 4 місяці тому

    WELL I HAVE EATEN IT JE I SHALL JUST WASH THE BOWL AND SPOON AND BE RIGHT BACK

  • @aj_aka_alan
    @aj_aka_alan 4 місяці тому

    Why does this seem like it is indoors?

  • @RedLion304
    @RedLion304 4 місяці тому +1

    Lots of foreigners there right now... Tons.

    • @davegalea6689
      @davegalea6689 4 місяці тому +1

      Yeah , I've just came back to London from Tokyo yesterday and I have noticed there is too many foreigners there now and it pisses me off seeing them when I go there.

    • @YankeeAllStars
      @YankeeAllStars 4 місяці тому +3

      @@davegalea6689 But aren't you a foreigner too?

    • @TheSilverShadow17
      @TheSilverShadow17 4 місяці тому

      Not all foreigners are bad people, just the ones who make themselves look like idiots amongst the locals. I myself want to visit Japan one day, but I sure as hell ain't gonna be stupid and act strange about it.

    • @Julian-4
      @Julian-4 4 місяці тому

      @@davegalea6689Saying that while you’re a foreigner. The Japanese will NOT like you more if you bash on other foreigners

  • @davie941
    @davie941 4 місяці тому

    thank you JE 😊

  • @davidwolstenholme4676
    @davidwolstenholme4676 4 місяці тому

    IVE SENT YOU A PICTURE JE HAVING ICE CREAMWITH IT.

  • @scurjaldan5349
    @scurjaldan5349 4 місяці тому

    Nontouristy while watching every other person be a tourist.

    • @CanuckIV
      @CanuckIV 3 місяці тому +1

      It's like 20 tourists per 2 Japanese people he passes by 😂 Whenever I go to Japan I am staying far away from this area. I see these people enough where I live.

  • @triatheilean3086
    @triatheilean3086 4 місяці тому

    That's a LOT of little bars!~ 🤨🤨

  • @_____J______
    @_____J______ 4 місяці тому

    Golden Gai ... lol

  • @davidwolstenholme4676
    @davidwolstenholme4676 4 місяці тому

    IM BACK NOW SEE I TOLD YOU I WOULD NOT BE LONG

  • @sonicase
    @sonicase 3 місяці тому

    too many tourists

  • @keithconti6057
    @keithconti6057 3 місяці тому

    to many foreigners they are going to ruin it somehow.. with politics most likely later

  • @rickstalentedtongue910
    @rickstalentedtongue910 4 місяці тому

    No narration please.

  • @moenibus
    @moenibus 4 місяці тому +2

    oh really? a yakuza infested zone of the city, a tourist trap. you want us to get there to be scammed and robbed. nice

    • @GavinTheMistborn
      @GavinTheMistborn 4 місяці тому +4

      Not sure what you're talking about about. Golden Gai is amazingly fun and is also recommended on all of the tourist sites.

  • @wasabista1613
    @wasabista1613 4 місяці тому

    "Non-touristy vibe" is stretching it a bit, but thanks for the report!