How do I get to Omoide Yokocho?

The nearest station is Shinjuku (JR), west exit. Omoide Yokocho is in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

How much does Omoide Yokocho cost?

Omoide Yokocho is mid-range, marked ¥¥ on our price scale.

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Omoide Yokocho

Name: Omoide Yokocho
Address: Shinjuku, Tokyo, JP
Price range: ¥¥

Memory Lane: a narrow alley behind Shinjuku Station packed with tiny yakitori stalls, each seating fewer than ten people. Smoke, charcoal, skewers, and cold beer here since the 1940s.

Nearest station Shinjuku (JR), west exit

Cost ¥¥

Time needed 1-2 hours

Best time Evening

Insider tip

Go for the atmosphere as much as the food. Cheap seats, cheap drinks, zero pretension. Cash only. Some stalls are welcoming, others strictly local.

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Good to know

How do I get to Omoide Yokocho?: The nearest station is Shinjuku (JR), west exit. Omoide Yokocho is in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
How much does Omoide Yokocho cost?: Omoide Yokocho is mid-range, marked ¥¥ on our price scale.
How long do you need at Omoide Yokocho?: Plan for 1-2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Omoide Yokocho?: Evening.

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