Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[024]Omoide Alley (Omoide Yokocho)

Description

  • This will be an area with a high concentration of small-scale izakayas, set meal restaurants, soba restaurants, etc.
  • There are chain stores near the entrance, but as you go deeper, you’ll find unique independent stores.

Business Hours

AM11:00 to AM0:00 (example)

Closed Days

Every Sunday (example)

English Support

It depends on the store.

Barrier-Free

Some of the streets are very narrow and many of the stores are narrow, making it difficult for people in wheelchairs to enter some stores. However, there are some pubs that have outdoor seating, and I think you can feel comfortable there.

Fees

Free (passing)

Access

Exit the east exit of Shinjuku Station and head north, going around the station. As soon as you pass under the railroad tracks, you will reach Omoide Alley.

Official Links

https://en.shinjuku-omoide.com/

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