This is a very cool area but the bars can be very hit or miss. But there are 200 of them. The first one we went into was great. Really good atmosphere, great staff, tasty drinks and we even got some scrummy food. The second one we went into had zero atmosphere and the bar tender didn't want to be there. It is hard because even if you research beforehand the bars are so tiny that chances are you won't get into the one you want so you just have to go somewhere with a free seat. Definitely an experience so do go when in Tokyo.

It is an attractive spot where you can feel the local Japanese atmosphere. There are so many bars with great atmospheres that it can be difficult to decide where to go, but you'll probably end up going to several anyway, so we recommend going as soon as there's an empty spot!! If you want to enjoy Shinjuku's nightlife, this is definitely recommended.

We did a 5pm-8pm tour with Agrigto Travel. Giulia was knowledgeable and entertaining about the area where we walked. There were 5 in the group plus guide. The variety, quality and quantity of the three restaurants we visited was good, plus a bar at the end capped a good evening despite the rain.

It was a great street! We attended a tour to find out local restaurants within the golden-gai and we did! They served delicious yakitori and a lot of lemon-sour! It was a great time. Would definitely come back for later

Well worth a visit when visiting Tokyo. Expect to pay more money for drinks and be careful of bars that add a cover charge before entering. Just take a stroll, find a bar, walk in and enjoy the experience of chatting to some strangers from around the world.

This area was recommended by a friend. The streets were really narrow and there were a lot of dive bars which had different atmospheres. The prices for drinks were really reasonable. Just have to remember there’s a cover charge for a lot of bars that can be more expensive than the drinks lol. It’s nice if you stick to one bar but not as conducive to bar hopping. I wouldn’t say that I would go back but it was near to experience one time.

You must visit the Golden Gai area in Shinjuku. Lot's of tiny streets crammed with small izakaya's - many can only seat 6-8 people. Beware that most of them have an entry fee (we paid Yen900 per person) that's before you've even bought any drinks. Some of the places don't welcome westerners but those that do are very friendly and as inquisitive about our culture as we are in theirs. Not suitable for young children.

This place has alleys of alleys of bars packed together and on top of each other. Some people drink until the morning. I went to PLUG bar, which had an English translator there. It was a really interesting place, and the drinks were good. Bars are a great place to meet interesting people.

I was interested in going to this area because it is packed with small bars and izakaya style restaurants but my wife was not as keen. We saw a few men urinating and it wasn't too clean when we visited early on New Year's eve. We had walked from Shinjuku Station and couldn't find a bar that appealed to us during our visit so it was short and sweet. I would be more keen to go here with a group of guys who wouldn't mind the mess and have a good time. It seemed charming enough.