Discover Tokyo’s Hidden Retro Side | Otsuka, Japan

Discover Otsuka, Tokyo, a hidden gem for Japan travel! Explore Tokyo’s retro streets, traditional izakaya, local food spots, the charming Otsuka Norengai, and the nostalgic Toden Arakawa Line in this Japan travel guide. Experience a different side of Tokyo beyond the usual tourist destinations. 👉 Subtitles available / English text is also displayed on screen 📍 Filmed: October 10, 2026, Otsuka, Tokyo, Japan 🎬Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:35 Otsuka Station North Exit 1:42 Otsuka-ekimae Station on the Toden Arakawa Line 3:53 Tokyo Otsuka Noren-gai 12:08 Otsuka Station South Exit 12:19 Sun Mall Otsuka Shopping Street 14:41 Bonus Footage [ Featured Spots in Otsuka ] 🚉 Stations & Transportation Otsuka Station (North Exit) A lively dining district packed with izakayas, restaurants, and local food spots. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/fMmnmJy8j4EWT... Otsuka Station (South Exit) A more relaxed area featuring izakayas, Japanese restaurants, bars, and more. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/EJGYu875kPf6a... 🍢 Dining Streets & Gourmet Spots Tokyo Otsuka Norengai A unique dining destination featuring around 10 renovated traditional wooden buildings, atmospheric alleyways, and restaurants serving yakitori, seafood, gyoza, meat sushi, motsuyaki, and more. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/2vLNi2siPu3w1... 🍙 Restaurants & Food Spots Onigiri Bongo An incredibly popular rice ball specialty shop, famous for its generously sized onigiri packed with fillings. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/jJpBovQfTLyUP... Butamamire A restaurant specializing in yakiton grilled pork skewers and pork dishes. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZUDDGTRLosT4o... Hokusai A popular restaurant known for its horse meat dishes. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fuop6xhEbCSHi... Yakiniku Yatai Satsuki A popular yakiniku restaurant serving Japanese-style grilled meat. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/CNUP2VfUzJ5iA... Samurai A restaurant offering Wagyu beef burgers and Genghis Khan-style grilled lamb. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/bubzMiSyZELQH... Ufuku A Japanese pub known for its grilled eel skewers. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/vaHRYaGv5Vj7a... Torimasa A long-established yakitori restaurant founded in 1970. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/M7NqkiPgXtcZT... Yoshitada A long-established izakaya serving classic Japanese pub fare. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/7o8zYjJ3Ai48n... Torikichi A long-established yakitori restaurant. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/2T9AsxFbR8Kra... Uekiya A restaurant serving Osaka-style takoyaki. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/W8XmSE9gsmBDk... Tenkasushi A sushi restaurant where chefs prepare affordable, delicious sushi right in front of you. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bq8fj5himiyNB... Sushi Misaki A sushi restaurant offering sushi starting at just 99 yen per piece. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/P3PxxC5dznh6V... Ryu-en A long-established restaurant specializing in authentic yakiniku. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/adDxouVXuuzrS... Kagaya A popular izakaya chain known for its casual Japanese pub atmosphere. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/aL5eA3q9NeP95... Ramen Butayama A popular ramen restaurant known for its generous portions. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/dWKpV57BsqjtN... Otonchi A popular yakiton pub known for its affordable food and grilled pork skewers. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/R7SZRzzJoegGa... Butaball A restaurant popular for its hand-prepared yakiton skewers and extra-fizzy highballs. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/XLqcFR7XggVYp... Tokyo Tonkatsu A restaurant specializing in Japanese breaded pork cutlets. Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/tF6dWzDURmdSe... 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