Izakaya · Oimachi
Oimachi Higashikoji 大井町 東小路飲食店街
A tight postwar grid of lanterned alleys beside JR Oimachi station, packed with tiny counters serving yakitori, oden, motsuni and cheap draft beer, Shinagawa's answer to Omoide Yokocho without the tourists.
About
East of Oimachi station, the Higashikoji grew out of the postwar black market and has stayed defiantly small-scale: low, two-storey buildings divided into bars that seat six to ten, with red lanterns, smoky grills and hand-written menus. Classic spots serve the area's famous motsu (offal) stew, Okinawan dishes, yakitori and oden, and the crowd is factory workers, office staff and young people discovering Showa nostalgia. Some buildings have been rebuilt as the area redevelops, so the mix of old and new keeps shifting, go while the original lanes survive.
Highlights
- Postwar black-market alleys of red-lantern bars
- Counter-only joints seating under 10
- Motsuni, yakitori and oden at local prices
- Smoke-filled Showa atmosphere
- Steps from JR/Tokyu/Rinkai Oimachi station
Tips
- Arrive by 18:00 on weekdays for a seat
- Most places are cash only with small table charges
- Walk the grid first and pick a place where you can see empty seats
- Redevelopment is ongoing; some shops change
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