Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho

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Beer Kobo Shinjuku

Shinjuku City, Tokyo

A brewpub (eatery with its own brewing equipment on site) in Shinjuku City, Tokyo. House-brewed craft beer can be drunk on the premises.

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Y.Y.G. Brewery & Beer Kitchen

Shibuya City, Tokyo

A brewpub (eatery with its own brewing equipment on site) in Shibuya City, Tokyo. House-brewed craft beer can be drunk on the premises.

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Watering Hole (Tharsis Ridge Brewing)

Shibuya City, Tokyo

A brewpub (eatery with its own brewing equipment on site) in Shibuya City, Tokyo. House-brewed craft beer can be drunk on the premises.

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VECTOR BREWING (Shinjuku Beer Brewing)

Shinjuku City, Tokyo

A brewpub (eatery with its own brewing equipment on site) in Shinjuku City, Tokyo. House-brewed craft beer can be drunk on the premises.

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Kainiku Izakaya Nikubee Shinjuku Gyoen (Wabisabi)

Shinjuku City, Tokyo

A brewpub (eatery with its own brewing equipment on site) in Shinjuku City, Tokyo. House-brewed craft beer can be drunk on the premises.

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Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho: alley — Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho (Shinjuku, Tokyo)
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Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho: shops — Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho (Shinjuku, Tokyo)
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Frequently asked questions

What is Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho?

Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho (Shinjuku, Tokyo) is a Yokocho (bar alleys). A Showa-era drinking alley by the west exit of Shinjuku Station, centered on yakitori and motsuyaki (grilled offal) shops.

Where is Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho?

It is in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The address is 東京都新宿区西新宿1-2.

What should I know before visiting Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho?

About 60 eateries, or about 80 shops including ticket shops and others, packed into roughly 630 tsubo. It began as a postwar street-vendor market. Opening days and hours differ by shop.

Are there breweries or distilleries to visit near Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho?

Within about 30 km: Beer Kobo Shinjuku (about 1 km), Y.Y.G. Brewery & Beer Kitchen (about 1 km), Watering Hole (Tharsis Ridge Brewing) (about 1 km), VECTOR BREWING (Shinjuku Beer Brewing) (about 1 km), Kainiku Izakaya Nikubee Shinjuku Gyoen (Wabisabi) (about 1 km).

What should I keep in mind before drinking?

The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Do not drink if you are driving. Many small bars charge a seat fee (otoshi or charge) or take cash only, so check the menu or the sign at the door before you go in.

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