This alleyway, lined with tiny restaurants and sushi bars, has seen better days but offers an authentic taste of old Tokyo. But don’t leave it too long – the alleyway’s restaurants will move to new premises in a few years to make way for developers. It’s low on comfort, but very atmospheric. If you are into striking up conversations with fellow diners, this is the place.
In the Shinjuku district
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