Shrine
Inari Kio
Shinjuku•744m(9 min walk)
Omoide Yokocho
思い出横丁Tokyo
Food area
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
Omoide Yokocho is Shinjuku’s narrow dining alley, where small grill counters and lantern-lit passages create an intimate evening atmosphere. Beside the station’s west side, it brings together yakitori, grilled offal and other compact eateries, often with only a few seats around a counter.
The green entrance sign helps distinguish this lane from the larger nightlife district east of the station. Each business has its own menu, hours and ordering conditions; a stroll through the alley and a sit-down meal are different ways to experience it.
- Tiny yakitori and grill counters
- Green gateway and lantern-lined lanes
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How do I visit?
Admission
Free
Walking the public street is free; food, drinks, shopping and any venue charges are separate.
Reservation
Not required
Know before you go
Use the association’s English map to choose a particular counter and check its own hours. Carry yen cash, as Tokyo’s official guide flags cash payment here. Before sitting, ask about available seats, menu prices and any cover charge rather than assuming one rule for the alley. Keep the narrow passage clear and ask before photographing staff or diners.
Tip from Goshuin Atlas, Source-based travel guidance
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