If you want to drink in the Shinkuju Golden Gai check for your information here!We will introduce you to extremely safe and friendly establishments,English in which the Staff can speak English.
Most establishments will have an entrance fee called a "Charge". This is the normal system for Japanese Bars or snack bars. Approximately, it will consist of 500Yen~1000Yen. It is not necessary to pay any tips when inside.
There are a lot of very friendly usual customers. If you get along with them, maybe they will buy you a drink?