[Shinjuku Gourmet & Travel Course] Complete Guide to Hounji Tsukemen + Omoide Yokocho✨

Shinjuku is a key area in Tokyo where you can enjoy food, shopping, and atmosphere all in one place. This itinerary connects the tsukemen restaurant Fuunji with the retro-chic Omoide Yokocho district, creating the perfect itinerary! Introducing a Shinjuku itinerary that combines taste, atmosphere, and photo opportunities. ⸻ 🍜 1. Fuunji (風雲児) – The pinnacle of Shinjuku tsukemen Location & Access • 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station's South Exit • 1-minute walk from Exit 6 of the Toei Shinjuku/Oedo Line Situated near the station, it's easy to find. You can easily find the location by looking for people lining up. Hours & Waiting Times • 11:00 AM - 15:00 PM / 17:00 - 21:00 PM • Lunch peak hours: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Expect a wait of over an hour • Fast turnover → Shorter perceived wait Tips: • Visit immediately after opening → Expect a 20-30 minute wait • Visit just before opening for dinner → Relatively early entry Menu & Prices • Tsukemen 1,000 yen (basic) • Special Tsukemen 1,200 yen (includes flavored egg, seaweed, menma, green onions, and chashu) • Extra-large noodles are free / Extra-large noodles are an extra 150 yen Reviews • Soup: Chicken broth + anchovy and bonito double soup → A savory flavor reminiscent of dipping noodles in anchovy broth • Chashu: Salty and salty flavor → Perfectly complements the broth • Noodles: Chewy and absorbs the broth well • Finishing: Add Warisup (extra broth) The remaining soup was clean and refreshing. Atmosphere & Visiting Tips • Approximately 15 seats, mainly counter-centered • Waiting area inside → Waiting right behind the diners • Friendly staff, easy ordering via the menu machine • No pressure even for solo diners ✅ Overall Review: "If you can only have one meal in Shinjuku, choose Hounji." A Tokyo tsukemen restaurant worth the wait. ⸻ 🍶 2. Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho – A Retro-Style Alley After filling up at Hounji, we recommend a stroll through Omoide Yokocho in the evening! The narrow alley is lined with izakayas and yakitori shops → A true Japanese experience. Recommended Points • A retro atmosphere with twinkling bulbs • A popular after-work hangout for local office workers • Experience everyday Japanese cuisine like yakitori, oden, sake, and beer • Great photo spots + easy to travel solo ⸻ 🗼 3. Recommended Shinjuku Itinerary 1. Daytime: Arrive at Shinjuku Station → Lunch at Fuunji Tsukemen 2. Afternoon: Shopping & Strolling around Shinjuku (Kabukicho, department stores, etc.) 3. Dinner: Omoide Yokocho Izakaya Tour → Finish with a beer This route is the perfect Shinjuku itinerary, allowing you to enjoy food, atmosphere, and photo opportunities. ⸻ ✨ Conclusion • Hounji: Tsukemen bursting with flavor, worth the wait • Omoide Yokocho: Perfect for a retro Japanese experience, perfect for night views and food • Recommended Shinjuku one-day itinerary: Enjoy delicious food during the day, then stroll the alleys at night #TravelItinerary #ShinjukuRestaurants #ShinjukuTsukemen #Hounji #HounjiTsukemen #TsukemenRestaurants #RamenRestaurants #TokyoRestaurants #TokyoRamenRestaurants #JapaneseRestaurants #ShinjukuTravel #TokyoTravel #TokyoTravelItinerary #Omoide Yokocho #RetroAlley #JapaneseIzakaya