Bona Ventura

Kabukicho (Shinjuku) · Tokyo

The Open Book

Casual bar

A Golden Gai bar devoted to the lemon sour, shochu with soda and fresh lemon, run by the grandson of Naoki Prize-winning author Komimasa Tanaka, whose books line the back wall. Order the house lemon sour with the curry toast.

Address
Golden Gai 5-bangai, 1-1-6 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Hours
Mon-Sun 20:00-23:55; irregular closing days (Tabelog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Late night · About 45 min
Price
JPY 300 charge (Tabelog, 2026)
Price level
JPY
Entry
Cover charge

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Good to know

  • Order the lemon sour and the curry toast
  • Browse the books from the wall while you drink

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