YOKOCHO
Culture
UpdateMarch 5, 2018
ReleaseMarch 5, 2018
Cross-section of Nightlife
What is Yokocho

Yokocho literally means “alleyways off the main street” and includes the small pubs and bars that are found on these narrow streets. There are many yokocho in Japan. In Tokyo, popular ones include Omoide-yokocho (Shinjuku), Hamonika-yokocho (Kichijoji), Nonbei-yokocho (Shibuya), Ebisu-yokocho (Ebisu), Yurakucho Sanchoku Inshokugai (Yurakucho), and many alleways in Shimbashi even though the names do not include “yokocho.” In Osaka in western Japan, Janjan-yokocho (Shin-Sekai) and Hozenji-yokocho (Dotonbori) are the most well known.
Explore Yokocho

Have Fun at Yokocho

Cheerfully mingle with the locals and shop masters while enjoying the food and the conversation! If you want to experience traditional nightlife in Japan, one of the many yokocho is the place to go. Drop by, have a tasty bite or a drink or two and experience the energetic, chaotic yokocho!