Omoide Yokocho
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Good Place to Drink,
Good Place to Eat,
Pop Culture,
Restaurant,
Street / Avenue
Don’t let the negative nickname deter you. Today, it’s a bit of a misnomer anyway. In 1999, the entire alley was destroyed in a fire. It has since been rebuilt in much the same way and with the same old world Postwar Tokyo atmosphere, but with one notable exception. The alley now has bathrooms. The nickname “Piss Alley” harkens back to the days when no such facilities existed.
As you walk down the narrow alley, you’ll see tiny bars and restaurants tightly packed together on either side with the occasional tattered red paper lantern lighting the way. Most of these establishments consist of a small kitchen and a counter with several stools for patrons to sit. You might find one or two tables in the larger ones. Yakitori is the specialty, but you’ll also find stands selling offal stew and grilled organ meats -- both staples of Japanese street food.
Latest Reviews
Review by Cid, February 2013
Doing what: Shinjuku and Kabukicho Evening Walking Tour
I was so pleased I did this tour. We got to see a nightlife off Tokyo's that we would not have seen or experienced on our own. You get to see and do a lot in two hours! Highly recommended.
Review by Diane O, November 2012
Doing what: Shinjuku and Kabukicho Evening Walking Tour
Great walking tour taking us to places we would otherwise not have ventured to. Small group (4) which made the walk very personalised . Recommend.
Review by MIGUEL ANGEL O, September 2012
Doing what: Shinjuku and Kabukicho Evening Walking Tour
Great English speaking tour guide and a very interesting view of Tokyo
Do you have photos of this attraction? Be the first to share your photos with other travelers!
