A Complete Guide to Shibuya Meat Yokocho! A sacred place for meat for beginners and tourists alike

Overview of Shibuya Meat Yokocho（渋谷肉横丁）

Shibuya Niku Yokocho is Japan's largest meat theme park, with 28 meat restaurants. It is located in Chitose Kaikan on Shibuya Center Street, on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

Here, you can enjoy meat dishes from diverse genres such as Japanese, steak, Korean, and Brazilian cuisine. Each restaurant offers its unique flavor and attracts visitors.

Since its opening in 2010, Shibuya Niku Yokocho has welcomed 500,000 visitors a year, making it a popular spot, especially among young people in their 20s and 30s.

Despite its location in the city's heart, the space offers a retro Showa-era atmosphere. Visitors enjoy the unique blend of nostalgia and novelty.

 

Access and hours of operation of Shibuya Niku Yokocho

After exiting the Hachiko Exit of Shibuya Station, cross the scramble crossing stretching out before you. From here, continue down Center Street, where you will find a bustling atmosphere and a path leading to Shibuya Niku Yokocho.

Shibuya Niku Yokocho is open from 4:00 pm to 5:00 am, allowing you to enjoy yourself until late at night. You can enjoy Shibuya at night while savoring a variety of meat dishes.

Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Chitose Kaikan, Shibuya Niku Yokocho is a theme park with 28 meat restaurants, each offering unique dishes.

Go down Center Street and turn right at the corner of McDonald's. Turn left at the end of the street, and you will see Chitose Kaikan on your right, which will help you reach Shibuya Niku Yokocho.

 

Shibuya Niku Yokocho's restaurants and types of cuisine

In Shibuya Niku Yokocho, stores offer the finest Matsuzaka beef for a sumptuous taste experience. The meat merchants, in particular, offer fresh Matsuzaka beef at reasonable prices, making them popular with many visitors.

There is also a wide variety of restaurants where you can enjoy creative meat Japanese cuisine. For example, the neo-popular bar Neko no BONSAI offers creative Japanese cuisine using meat, allowing visitors to enjoy its unique flavor.

Various classic meat dishes such as yakiniku and hamburgers are also available. In Yakiniku Yokocho, marbled hamburgers and steaks are famous and attract visitors. 

Another attraction is the international menu. Pegopa offers authentic Korean cuisine, while Tokyo Thai Cuisine offers flavorful Thai dishes.

 

Attractions of Shibuya Niku Yokocho as a sightseeing spot

Shibuya Niku Yokocho is an attractive spot for foreign tourists. Many visitors have experienced an atmosphere of accessible communication. It is recommended that tourists visit it to enjoy cross-cultural exchange.

This place is also a popular meeting place. The space where customers can quickly get close to each other and the store staff provides visitors with new opportunities to interact with each other.

On the 29th of every month, Meat Day is a unique event that attracts many visitors. The restaurant is bustling with people with special menus and special offers.

Shibuya Niku Yokocho is a place where you can feel the retro atmosphere of the Showa period. This unique atmosphere makes it even more attractive as a tourist destination.

 

Points to note when visiting Shibuya Niku Yokocho

No one under 20 is allowed to enter Shibuya Niku Yokocho. This measure is taken to provide a safe and comfortable environment while maintaining the area's characteristics as a gathering place for young people.

During happy hour, from 4 to 7 pm, draft beer and lemon sours are available at exceptional prices. This is the perfect time to stop by after work.

Smokers will be happy to know that some restaurants allow smoking throughout. You can enjoy your meal while relaxing.

You can enter the restaurant without a reservation except on Fridays and event days, but reservations are recommended at popular restaurants. Reservations are exceptionally safe if you want to enjoy meat sushi.

 

Shibuya Niku Yokocho Event Information

Events may be held seasonally. For example, a "Ghost Story Yokocho" event may be held during Halloween.

 

Official Site (English)→Shibuya Meat Yokocho

 

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