Omoide Yokocho
Market · Shinjuku, Tokyo

Omoide Yokocho

Photo: Nesnad · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The alley dates to the postwar period and contains dozens of small yakitori and izakaya counters. Diners sit at counters facing open grills. Expect smoke, limited seating and a focus on grilled meats and beer.

On day 4 of Tokyo Neon & Tradition

Good to know

Tickets
No tickets required
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
Evening
Getting there
5 minute walk from Shinjuku Station

Itineraries with Omoide Yokocho

Day 4 of Tokyo Neon & Tradition

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How Omoide Yokocho fits into a day.
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Omoide Yokocho questions

What to eat at Omoide Yokocho?

Most stalls serve yakitori, grilled offal and simple izakaya dishes. Portions are small and prices are posted on boards.

Is Omoide Yokocho open during the day?

Many stalls open only in the evening. A few operate in the afternoon but selection is limited.

How crowded is Omoide Yokocho?

The alley fills quickly after 6 pm. Weekday early evenings are less busy than weekends.

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