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Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho

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Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho

渋谷のんべい横丁

Tokyo · Kanto

Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho is a narrow alley of tiny post-war bars, most of them counters seating only a handful of drinkers at a time. It opens in the late afternoon, around 4:00 or 5:00 PM, and runs into the small hours — but it is closed on Sundays. The alley itself is free to walk and you pay per bar; it is seven minutes from Shibuya Station.

Why we picked it

Many mainstream travelers flock to the busy streets of Shibuya and miss this tucked-away alley that offers a more authentic experience.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.1· 1,102 reviews
Opening hours
Mon 4:00 PM – 5:00 AM Tue–Sat 5:00 PM – 4:00 AM Sun Closed

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to enter the alley; pay only per bar/shop
Nearest station
Shibuya Station · 7 min walk
Website
nonbei.tokyo

Today

17:00–4:00Sun closedFree

Stored weekly hours

Mon 4:00 PM – 5:00 AM Tue–Sat 5:00 PM – 4:00 AM Sun Closed

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~21 min by car

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