Kappetei: Late-Night Charcoal Yakitori Open Until 4 AM
Kappetei ("Charcoal-broiled Skewers Kappetei") grills yakitori using chicken from Tottori Prefecture over high-grade oak charcoal, alongside motsuyaki, motsunikomi, and noodle dishes. Its official listing shows it open every day of the year from 16:00 until 4:00 AM, making it one of the latest-closing options in Omoide Yokocho for a post-midnight meal.
The shop also runs a limited-time happy hour on its first drink. Payment is cash only.
- Yakitori
- Shinjuku
- ¥1,000–3,000
Last updated: 2026-09-26
Featured in Best Yakitori in Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho): 6 Shops Worth Trying →
Good to Know
- Budget per person
- ¥1,000–3,000
- Hours
- 16:00-4:00 (next day)
Open every day - Address
- 1-2-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023
- Nearest station
- Shinjuku Station (West Exit exit)
- Walk time
- 2 min
- Payment
- Cash only
Last verified: 2026-09-26. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Tottori-chicken yakitori grilled over oak charcoal.
How to Order
- Counter service
- A server takes your order. Cash only.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Best time to visit: Useful specifically for a very late dinner; it is one of the few shops still open well past midnight.
- Tourist-friendliness: 3 / 5
Location
1-2-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023
In Omoide Yokocho, about 2 minutes on foot from Shinjuku Station's West Exit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get to Kappetei?
- In Omoide Yokocho, about 2 minutes on foot from Shinjuku Station's West Exit.
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