Omoide Yokochō, Covered alley with food stalls in Nishi-Shinjuku, Japan
More than sixty small restaurants and bars line both sides of a narrow passage near Shinjuku Station's western exit, each accommodating up to eight customers.
The district emerged after World War II as a black market area before evolving into a collection of food establishments during Japan's economic recovery period.
Skilled chefs prepare traditional yakitori, grilling chicken parts and vegetables on bamboo skewers while interacting with customers seated at counter-style tables.
Establishments open from late afternoon until midnight, with peak dining hours occurring between 6 PM and 9 PM when office workers fill the restaurants.
Red paper lanterns illuminate the wooden structures and stone pathways while smoke from charcoal grills flows through the two-meter-wide alleyways.
Location: Nishi-Shinjuku
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 東京都新宿区西新宿1丁目 160-0023 新宿区
Website: https://kr.shinjuku-omoide.com
GPS coordinates: 35.69307,139.69950
Latest update: September 8, 2025 10:10
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