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Nonbei Yokocho のんべい横丁

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · 1 post since 2009

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Visiting Nonbei Yokocho today

  • What it is: A postwar alley of tiny bars and eateries dating from the early 1950s, with about 39 businesses. Some counters seat only four or five people.
  • Getting there: Beside the JR tracks on the north side of Shibuya Station, close to Miyashita Park.
  • Hours: There are no alley-wide hours; each bar sets its own and some close on irregular days.
  • Tip: Go as one or two people, and ask about any seating charge before sitting down. Carry cash, ask before taking photos, and do not go in only to take pictures.
Best timeGood any time of year

Checked against: Nonbei Yokocho Shibuya guide (Nightlife Tokyo). Check opening times and prices before you go.

Nonbei Yokocho on Shibuya246

Photos and stories from our visits, as they were written at the time.

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