Stop by on your way to pray at Araiyakushi Bishoin! Yakitori Restaurant in Araiyakushi-mae, Nakano

On your way home from visiting the historic Araiyakushi Umesho-in Temple, why not take a break for some delicious yakitori and drinks? <>Located a minute walk from Araiyakushi-mae Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, Yakitori Omoriya is a popular charcoal-grilled yakitori restaurant where you can stop by while sightseeing.

Specialty yakitori grilled slowly over binchotan charcoal. Perfect for a drink after a day of sightseeing.

◆ What is Araiyakushi Umeshoin?

The temple was founded in 1586. It is a historic temple known for its blessings for healing eye diseases and child-rearing. <>With weeping cherry trees and plum trees in bloom on the temple grounds, the temple is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in spring. On the days that fall on the 8th day of the month, the temple holds a temple fair and goma prayer, attracting many worshippers.

Araiyakushi Umeshoin is a healing power spot where history and nature merge.

Model Sightseeing Course

• Walking around Nakano Broadway and shopping streets
• Gosho worship at Araiyakushi Benshoin Temple.
• Cheers and dinner at Yakitori Omoriya on the way home

Take a break at Omoriya on the way back to the shrine.

After visiting the shrine or taking a walk, why not take a break for some delicious yakitori and sake? <>Omoriya offers a wide variety of menu items to gently fill your stomach on your way home from sightseeing, such as skewers grilled slowly over Tosa-binchotan charcoal and oyako-don (chicken and egg bowl with fluffy egg).

Recommended for those returning from sightseeing! Oyako-don with fluffy egg.

The all-you-can-drink single drink menu is also popular. The system is automatically extended with no last orders, so you can spend a pleasant time at your leisure.

Popular Menus of Omoriya

• Sesame and salt scallion liver (250 yen)
• Big Thigh Skewer (380 yen)
• Charcoal-grilled grilled chicken (780 yen)
• Homemade tartar chicken nanban (480 yen)

Chicken Nanban with homemade tartar is a delightful dish for tired bodies after a day of sightseeing.

Q&A: Can I stop by while sightseeing?

Q. Can I walk from Araiyakushi Umeshoin? A. Yes! It takes about 6 minutes on foot and 1 minute from the south exit of Araiyakushi-mae Station. Q. Can I have just a light drink after visiting the temple? A. One person is welcome! We also have counter seating, so feel free to drop by. Q. Is it good for dinner after sightseeing? A. Yes, we have not only yakitori but also rice dishes and rice bowls, so dinner is also recommended.

Neighborhood information and internal links

• Meal Menu
• All you can drink menu
• Access Information

A walk through the history of Araiyakushi Umesho-in Temple and delicious charcoal grilled chicken. <>Please incorporate this into your sightseeing plans and enjoy the charm of Nakano in its entirety!

On the way home from the shrine visit, I toasted at Yakitori Omoriya!

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