Omoide Yokocho — Memory Lane
Tokyo · Food & Dining
60–120 min
🚶 2 2 min walk from Shinjuku Station (west exit)
¥
Insider Tip
Most shops seat 6-10 people. Point at what others are eating to order. Cash only at most places.
JEMS Tip
We identify the foreigner-friendly shops (some are regulars-only) and brief you on the ordering etiquette.
About
Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane, also called Piss Alley) is a narrow alley of tiny yakitori and ramen shops crammed under the JR tracks near Shinjuku Station. Dating from the post-war black market era, it's atmospheric and delicious.
Crowd Avoidance
Visit on weekdays when possible. Tokyo attractions are busiest on weekends and national holidays.
Getting There
Shinjuku Station (all lines) — west exit, 2-minute walk north along the tracks.
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