Exploring Yokocho Alleys: a Guide to the Back Streets!
Yokocho alleys are areas of narrow lanes on the side of a main street where there is a high concentration of pubs, bars and other kinds of eateries. They were originally roughly built local marketplaces during the reconstruction phase post WW2. Yokocho alleys are extremely interesting to visit for their quaint atmosphere, authentic foods, and good drinks!
Exploring Yokocho Alleys: a Guide to the Back Streets!
Guide To Shinjuku's Omoide Yokoche 思い出横丁 A.K.A. Piss Alley
The meanings of "omoide" 思い出 and "yokocho" 横丁 are respectively memory and back alleys. So Omoide Yokocho is sometimes referred to in English as the "memory lanes" of Shinjuku, Tokyo. Visiting the Omoide Yokocho is among the most interesting to do in Shinjuku. Here's all about Omoide Yokocho!
Guide To The Awesome Taverns Of Ebisu Yokocho
Ebisu is a chic neighborhood in Tokyo with many exquisite restaurants (sushi, French, etc.). It is also famous for its garden place, which is lit up during Christmas time. But, Ebisu is also famous for Ebisu yokocho; a down-to-earth, lively and fun place to have a drink and a bite to eat... for cheap! I would say your Japanese experience isn't complete without having visiting Ebisu Yokocho at least once!
The Best places to Eat on Okage Street After Going to Ise Jingu
Ise Jingu is the shrine of Amaterasu, the god of the sun and the mother of the Japanese emperor, being the most superior shrine in Japan. Visiting Ise Jingu would be a great way to experience Japanese culture. Okage Yokocho would be a good place to find something to eat. This street is full of unique and delicious foods which will satisfy your stomach.
Ultimate Guide To Harmonica Yokocho In Kichijoji
Harmonica Yokocho is not the type of place you would expect in fashionable Kichijoji. The contrast between the old-fashioned yokocho atmosphere and the rest of the city makes the Harmonica Yokocho alleys all the more interesting. A must go place if you visit Kichijoji!
Ultimate Guide To Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho
Imagine a yokocho alley made up entirely of ramen restaurants. Sounds like a dream? Well, your dream can come true in Sapporo! The Sapporo Ramen Yokocho is a famous alley not just for its concentration delicious ramen but also for being the originator of the miso ramen! Here is more on this famous spot!
Ultimate Guide To Golden Gai (ゴールデン街) In Shinjuku
All you need to know about the most famous collection of Yokocho alleys in Japan. Learn about Golden Gai's history, its retro atmosphere, where to go, and where it is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Best Foods Of Naniwa Kuishimbo Yokocho, Osaka!
Here is a guide to what you might want to try while you visit Osaka's famous Naniwa Kuishimbo Yokocho. Do not miss the takoyaki, special curry, kushiage and the many other Osakan gourmet foods!
Sangenjaya's Back Alleys Area Guide (Sankaku Chitai)
Sangenjaya has a yokocho, an area of back alleys, that is really worth the go! Here is an area guide of this famous spot called Sankaku Chitai.
Shinjuku Asia Yokocho: A Rooftop Beer Garden with a Southeast Asian Night Market Atmosphere!
This is one of the really fun places in Shinjuku to go out in groups! Shinjuku Asia Yokocho houses many cheap eateries serving cuisine from many parts of Asia. It has the rowdy vibes of yokocho back alleys but it's located on the rooftop of a Kabukicho building in Shinjuku.