Hoppy Street

Name: Hoppy Street
Address: Hoppy St, ２丁目-３ 浅草 台東区 東京都 111-0032, Japan
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (200)・Tourist Attraction・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Hoppy Street, or Hoppy Dori, is a small street in Asakusa, Tokyo, near Sensoji Temple. It is famous for cheap drinks and tasty grilled food. The name comes from Hoppy, a beer-flavored drink mixed with shochu, which became popular after World War II when real beer was too expensive. Even today, many bars serve it as a favorite drink.

The street is full of small, old-style Japanese pubs where people sit close together, enjoying food and drinks. Most places serve grilled meat skewers, like yakitori (chicken) and motsuyaki (pork innards), which go well with Hoppy. The atmosphere is friendly and lively, with simple tables and open-air seating.

Evenings are the best time to visit, as the street lights up and fills with people chatting and laughing. Although it is in a tourist area, Hoppy Street still feels local and affordable, making it a great place to enjoy real Tokyo nightlife without spending too much money.

What other travelers are saying about Hoppy Street

it's a nice nightlife atmosphere, but don't expect good quality foods or service. The majority were targeting tourists, there is a min service charge 300 yen per person and kick you out when you finish your drink unless you order more. fun to visit just once. one big plus is that there is a big temple nearby, super nice to walk at night.

Ellen Lee

Jun 5, 2025

Was pretty excited to come to this spot given what was I had seen prior, but the hype wore off pretty quick when you see the prices and offerings. Not really a happy hour spot as people claimed, more of just a collection of tourists forward priced Izakaya's. You can definitely find better offerings and experiences elsewhere. Best part about it was it's a very photogenic area that's great for people watching. I'd say this is a solid skip.

Bright and lively street burstling with locals and tourists. Lots of small restaurants open till late at the weekend.

A lot of shops and options. Easy to walk around but too many people

Overpriced and unfriendly to Gaijins who can’t speak Japanese. The architecture is nice however