Yakitori Alley

The unmistakable marker of this place is the steady stream of smoke rising directly beneath the iron girders of the railway tracks. This is the Yurakucho Yakitori Alley, a narrow corridor of small eateries built into the space below the elevated JR Yamanote Line. While the neighboring Ginza district is defined by high-end glass towers and designer storefronts, these cramped, open-air stalls offer a distinct contrast, maintaining a weathered, traditional atmosphere that has persisted for decades.