11 Best Neo Yokocho in Tokyo


2020.11.21

NAVITIME TRAVEL EDITOR

11 Best Neo Yokocho in Tokyo

Yokocho or more commonly known as narrow streets packed with izakayas, bars, and eateries tucked away in Japan's busy streets are a popular place to drop by for a couple of drinks and authentic food appealing to office workers and foreign visitors alike. However, a new style yokocho, called the “Neo Yokocho” has been on the rise. Compared to the more traditional downtown vibe yokocho usually set outside or under the brick arches beneath the elevated train tracks, these “Neo Yokocho” are set indoor in a more instagrammable stylish clean atmosphere but retained the retro vibe from its interior designs. As it's usually set in a proximity to shopping malls, visitors and locals alike drop by for a casual lunch or dinner at these “Neo Yokocho” and are easier and safer for young generations to casually drop by compared to the traditional yokocho which are usually set in a more sketchy areas.

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    Shibuya Yokocho Alley

    Boasting 19 eateries, Shibuya Yokocho Alley enable patrons to try a variety of authentic, local cuisines from all over Japan, ranging from Hokkaido in the north all the way to Okinawa in the south. The Shibuya Yokocho alley can be found on the first floor of MIYASHITA PARK, a multi-purpose complex that’s equipped with commercial areas, parking lots, and lodging spaces.

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    24hour Shibuya Yokocho Alley
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    Shibuya: New Miyashita Park
    Parks
    Shibuya Yokocho
    place
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Jingu-mae 6-20 RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK South 1F
    opening-hour
    11:00-5:00
    info
    https://shibuya-yokocho.com/
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    Chaos Kitchen

    Shibuya Parco reopened in 2019 November now sports an impressive lineup of shops and restaurants. While its rooftop park makes a popular hangout, its basement floor, Chaos Kitchen with vibrant decor and wide range of restaurants can not be missed. The name seems too overwhelming but unlike any other department store food court, this basement floor boasts unique lineups from wagyu beef ramen and DIY teppanyaki hamburgs to vegan izakaya and even a peculiar restaurant offering fried bugs and insects.

    Kome to Circus offering dishes made with insects

    Kome to Circus offering dishes made with insects

    KUBOTA SAKE BAR

    KUBOTA SAKE BAR

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    Geek out at the new Shibuya Parco!
    Anime / Manga / Ninja
    Shibuya PARCO
    place
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Udagawacho 15-1
    opening-hour
    [Sales of goods / Services]1…
    info
    https://shibuya.parco.jp/
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    JINGUMAE COMICHI

    On September 11, 2020 (Friday), JINGUMAE COMICHI has opened in Harajuku, Jingumae, based on the concept “bar hopping”. Over the two floors, there are 18 restaurants and bars inspired by all four corners of the globe. From the Michelin-starred restaurant, “Sincere BLUE” and “La Colere”, and a notable tenant, Beer Cellar Sapporo, Noodle Stand Tokyo and Ikuru, a standing sake bar, this new arcade of restaurants will surely satisfy anyone’s appetites.

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    EAT PLAY WORKS

    A new six-storied co-working space that fosters creativity and innovation, Eat Play Works opened in Hiroo, near Shibuya in July 2020. The first two floors, which are open to both the public and to the members, are occupied by restaurants offering Japanese and international cuisine. There are 17 different restaurants each with their own distinct type of cuisine including ramen, Mexican, Vietnamese, and American.

    EAT PLAY WORKS
    place
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Hiro-o 5-4-16
    info
    https://eatplayworks.com/
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    OKUROJI

    Hibiya OKUROJI is a new shopping mall which opened in September 2020, under the elevated bridge between Yurakucho and Shinbashi stations. The mall boasts 30 shops, restaurants and bars, all nestled inside 100-year-old brick archways. There are various kinds of restaurants serving Japanese, German and Spanish dishes, various styles of bars and shops selling collectibles made by artisans.

    HIBIYA OKUROJI(日比谷オクロジ)
    place
    東京都千代田区内幸町1-7-1
    info
    https://www.jrtk.jp/hibiya-okuroji/
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    GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL

    chuoku ginza 7-2-18 Tokyo

    Agoda
    • GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL
    • GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL
    • GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL
    • GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL
    • GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL
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    Toranomon Yokocho

    In June 2020, Toranomon Yokocho opened on the third floor of the Toranomon Hills Business Tower. Compared to the traditional yokocho style, Toranomon Yokocho has a contemporary design with high ceilings. The ample space all gives this yokocho a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. There are 26 bars and restaurants exclusively selected within Tokyo gathered at this place offering Japanese, Chinese, Italian, French, Ethnic to American food. The admission to the restaurants are managed for its crowdedness via the LINE app (Japanese only), visitors can check not only how busy the restaurant is but also do mobile ordering of take-out food too.

    Toranomon Hills
    place
    Tokyo Minato-ku Toranomon 1-23-1-4
    phone
    0364066192
    opening-hour
    [Shop] 11:00-21:00 [Restaur…
    info
    https://www.toranomonhills.com/ko/index.html
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    Hibiya Gourmet Zone

    Below the underpass located between JR Yurakucho and Shimbashi stations, Hibiya Gourmet Zone opened in July 2020 offering Italian food, raw fish cuisine, Thai cuisine, German beer and food, skewer-grilled cuisine, and ramen, from a total of 9 restaurants.

    SCHMATZ Beer Hall

    SCHMATZ Beer Hall

    GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL

    chuoku ginza 7-2-18 Tokyo

    Agoda
    • GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL
    • GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL
    • GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL
    • GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL
    • GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL
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    URACORI

    URACORI, literally translated as Ginza Back Corridor is a new izakaya alley with night club in Ginza created under the overpass that connects Shimbashi and Yurakucho station. The alley holds several restaurants and a notable tenant not to be missed is the Tokyo Oden Love Story serving oden, a Japanese hot pot dish like fishcakes and radish served on skewers.

    Entrance to Uracori

    Entrance to Uracori

    Oden served at Tokyo Oden Love Story

    Oden served at Tokyo Oden Love Story

    Tokyo Oden Love Story
    place
    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Uchisaiwaicho 1-6 Ura Corridor
    info
    http://www.uracori.com/
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    HIBIKOJI The Local Food Way

    Hibikoji The Local Food Way, is a gourmet spot opened in February 2020 on the basement floor of the Hibiya International Building near Hibiya Park. Divided into two areas: the downtown and the Kyushu area. There are 10 restaurants and bars offering various Japanese gourmets and in the Kyushu area, it offers dishes and sake from the Kyushu area.

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    日々小路
    place
    東京都千代田区内幸町2-2-3 日比谷国際ビル B2F
    info
    http://hibikoji.jp/
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    BONUS TRACK

    Not necessarily a “yokocho”, but at Bonus Track, a new commercial facility with cafes and small boutiques within walking distance from Shimokitazawa features Akita speciality store, Andon offering different local sake and food from Akita that can not be tasted anywhere else.

    ANDON

    ANDON

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    BONUS TRACK
    place
    Tokyo Setagaya-ku Daita 2-36-15
    info
    https://bonus-track.net/
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    Oimachi Bar Yokocho

    Yet to be opened, Oimachi Bar Yokocho is planned to be opened within 2020, 3 minutes walk from Oimachi Station. Over the 8 restaurants and bars, there will be various gourmets offered.

    Oimachi Bar Yokocho
    place
    Tokyo Shinagawa-ku Higashioi 5-2-8 Hashimoto Building 1F
    phone
    0359372920
    info
    http://www.imprise.co.jp/
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