A visit to Yurakucho yakitori alley is a must. Located a few minutes’ walk from Yurakucho Station on the Yamanote loop line, the alley is really a collection of tiny restaurants specialising in grilled chicken on sticks and ice cold beer. Just about every part is on offer, including the skin and cartilage. Fear not – they are delicious. Expect to pay a few thousand yen for a very good feed.
Walk out of the Hibiya exit at Yurakucho, turn left and follow the tracks, and the smoke