π Food & Drink in Tokyo
Japan
About Tokyo for Solo Travelers
The world's greatest solo travel city β a metropolis of 14 million where eating alone at a counter is deeply cultural, every neighbourhood has its own universe, and the convenience stores alone justify the flight.
Solo Travel TipsΒ· Solo Friendly
Tokyo is arguably the world's best solo travel city β solo dining is completely normalised (ramen and sushi counters, conveyor belt restaurants, standing noodle bars), the train system is impeccably efficient, and the sheer density of things to explore means you could spend weeks without running out of extraordinary neighbourhoods. Shibuya, Shinjuku, Yanaka, Shimokitazawa β each is a different world. The 7-Eleven and convenience store culture means you're never without excellent food at 3am.
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Great infrastructure, English-friendly, well-established solo traveler culture.
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Best Food & Drink in Tokyo for Solo Travelers
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Omoide Yokocho
Food & Drink
A cluster of narrow lanes beside Shinjuku Station's west exit that grew out of a postwar black market. Around 60 tiny bars and eateries, mostly yakitori and grilled offal counters, seat a handful of people each under lanterns and clouds of smoke. Squeeze onto a stool, order a few skewers and a beer, and you'll soon be chatting with the person next to you.
π1-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
Tsukiji Outer Market
Food & Drink
The wholesale fish market moved to Toyosu in 2018, but Tsukiji's outer market lives on: about 460 shops and stalls selling fresh sushi and seafood bowls, tamagoyaki omelette, knives and kitchenware. Most shops open early and close by early afternoon, and it's closed on Sundays and some Wednesdays. Eat at the stalls rather than while walking.
π4-16-2 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan