Guidebook for Arakawa-ku

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Guidebook for Arakawa-ku

Shopping

24 hour supermarket
7 residents recomanen
gourmet city Machiya
7-chōme-20-1-108 Arakawa
7 residents recomanen
24 hour supermarket
Food, clothes, shoes, bars
549 residents recomanen
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 Ueno
549 residents recomanen
Food, clothes, shoes, bars
Harajuku- Check out TAKESHITA DORI shopping street
147 residents recomanen
Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta.
6-4-3 神宮前
147 residents recomanen
Harajuku- Check out TAKESHITA DORI shopping street
HUGE 100yen STORE.
13 residents recomanen
Daiso
6-chōme-32-21 Machiya
13 residents recomanen
HUGE 100yen STORE.
ELECTRONICS MEGA-STORE IN FRONT OF KEISEI UENO STATION.
39 residents recomanen
Yodobashi Ueno
4-chōme-10-10 Ueno
39 residents recomanen
ELECTRONICS MEGA-STORE IN FRONT OF KEISEI UENO STATION.

Drinks & Nightlife

Local small karaoke bar
K-Five Karaoke Bar
7-chōme-22-3 Arakawa
Local small karaoke bar
Good Food, Cocktails etc Across the road from Keisei Ueno Staion
11 residents recomanen
TGI Fridays
4-chōme-9-6 Ueno
11 residents recomanen
Good Food, Cocktails etc Across the road from Keisei Ueno Staion
PRIVATE KARAOKE ROOMS, FOOD, DRINKS. 1 min walk.
メロディランド町屋店 Melody Land Karaoke Boxes
1-chōme-2-11 Machiya
PRIVATE KARAOKE ROOMS, FOOD, DRINKS. 1 min walk.
WHISKEY BAR "ELMAR"
バー エルマー
7-chōme-34-10 Arakawa
WHISKEY BAR "ELMAR"
Tiny local Sake Bar
Tsuruichi JAPANESE SAKE BAR
Tiny local Sake Bar
Private rooms, drinks, food.
Karaoke BanBan
2-chōme-2-5 Machiya
Private rooms, drinks, food.
Popular Craft Beer Brewery and Bar, beside nearby Kita-Senju station. Large range of local and International beers.
beer ma - craft beer shop and bar
2-chōme-62 Senju
Popular Craft Beer Brewery and Bar, beside nearby Kita-Senju station. Large range of local and International beers.
Great local bar, with interesting food menu, great beer cocktails, and wine selection. Owner speaks a little French.
Sankakuya Drink & Food Bar
6-chōme-5-5 Arakawa
Great local bar, with interesting food menu, great beer cocktails, and wine selection. Owner speaks a little French.

Parks & Nature

Swings, bicycles, fish, turtles, space, swans
Shizen Park (Shizen Koen)
7-chōme-3-3 Arakawa
Swings, bicycles, fish, turtles, space, swans
Big Zoo
523 residents recomanen
Zoo d'Ueno
9-83 Uenokōen
523 residents recomanen
Big Zoo
Famous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature. 10 mins away
237 residents recomanen
Jardí Rikugien
6-chōme-16-3 Honkomagome
237 residents recomanen
Famous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature. 10 mins away

Food Scene

For a break from Asian food. Burgers, Bar & Music
11 residents recomanen
Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Asakusa Rock Shop
11 residents recomanen
For a break from Asian food. Burgers, Bar & Music
Famous Traditional Teppanyaki BBQ
6 residents recomanen
Hamasaku Monja Restaurant (Japanese BBQ)(Okonomiyaki)
6-chōme-4-11 Arakawa
6 residents recomanen
Famous Traditional Teppanyaki BBQ
GREAT ITALIAN FOOD AND WINE. BALCONY BESIDE THE TRAM.
Torattoria Tram Locale
6-chōme-7-5 Arakawa
GREAT ITALIAN FOOD AND WINE. BALCONY BESIDE THE TRAM.
LICENSED FAMILY RESTAURANT. JAPANESE AND WESTERN FOOD
95 residents recomanen
Denny's
1-chōme-1-1 Kachidoki
95 residents recomanen
LICENSED FAMILY RESTAURANT. JAPANESE AND WESTERN FOOD
Japanese-style Burgers, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Salad, Snacks. Tables inside & outside.
7 residents recomanen
Freshness Burger Machiya
7-chōme-46-1 Arakawa
7 residents recomanen
Japanese-style Burgers, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Salad, Snacks. Tables inside & outside.
POPULAR RAMEN (NOODLE) RESTAURANT
7 residents recomanen
横浜家系ラーメン 檜家 町屋店
7-chōme-39-2 Arakawa
7 residents recomanen
POPULAR RAMEN (NOODLE) RESTAURANT
Family Restaurant. Liquor, Coffee, Cakes.
9 residents recomanen
Gusto Family Restaurant
6-chōme-6-1 Arakawa
9 residents recomanen
Family Restaurant. Liquor, Coffee, Cakes.
ITALIAN RESTAURANT. GOOD FOOD & WINES, JAPANESE-STYLE.
Bistro Nature
ITALIAN RESTAURANT. GOOD FOOD & WINES, JAPANESE-STYLE.
SECRET, LOCAL, BACKSTREET, SUSHI, COLD BEER, SAKE, UNAGI SPECIALIST (CATFISH ON RICE) RESTAURANT.
Kakido Japanese Restaurant/Bar
6-chōme-47-8 Arakawa
SECRET, LOCAL, BACKSTREET, SUSHI, COLD BEER, SAKE, UNAGI SPECIALIST (CATFISH ON RICE) RESTAURANT.
Family restaurant- Italian, Japanese, Steak, Salad, Alcohol, etc. CHEAP & FAMILY FRIENDLY!
7 residents recomanen
Saizeriya Family Restaurant
7-chōme-50-9 Arakawa
7 residents recomanen
Family restaurant- Italian, Japanese, Steak, Salad, Alcohol, etc. CHEAP & FAMILY FRIENDLY!
Nice, local Cafe, with Curry, Coffee, Wine, and friendly local owner who speaks English... Open for lunch. (Dinner if you book)
Korin Cafe
6-chōme-38-12 Arakawa
Nice, local Cafe, with Curry, Coffee, Wine, and friendly local owner who speaks English... Open for lunch. (Dinner if you book)
One of the best Japanese Restaurants around Machiya Station.... English picture menu....Great food and Beer, Wine & Spirits.... Ask for nonsmoking area.... Under IPONDO Drugstore, opposite McDonalds....1 min walk from apartment.
日本海庄や町屋店
6-chōme-6-1 Arakawa
One of the best Japanese Restaurants around Machiya Station.... English picture menu....Great food and Beer, Wine & Spirits.... Ask for nonsmoking area.... Under IPONDO Drugstore, opposite McDonalds....1 min walk from apartment.
Coffee & Donuts
24 residents recomanen
Mister Donut
3-chōme-37-20 Sendagi
24 residents recomanen
Coffee & Donuts
24 hour take out healthy Japanese food. 1 min from apartment
Origin Box Lunch
24 hour take out healthy Japanese food. 1 min from apartment
JAPANESE RESTAURANT WITH DRINKS.... FAMILY FRIENDLY.....ENGLISH MENU......FAMILY ROOMS IF AVAILABLE.......RECOMMENDED. ...7 MINS WALK
Sakanaya Dojo.
1-chōme-3-3 Machiya
JAPANESE RESTAURANT WITH DRINKS.... FAMILY FRIENDLY.....ENGLISH MENU......FAMILY ROOMS IF AVAILABLE.......RECOMMENDED. ...7 MINS WALK
Delicious Japanese Fried Pork, Beef, Chicken, Oysters, etc. on rice. Cold beer, Sake and cocktails. English menu. Traditional feel. Friendly, but no-nonsense staff. Accepts credit cards. B1 of SunPop Shopping Mall at Machiya Subway station, under McDonalds and opposite KFC.
와코 썬팝 마치야점
7-chōme-50-9 Arakawa
Delicious Japanese Fried Pork, Beef, Chicken, Oysters, etc. on rice. Cold beer, Sake and cocktails. English menu. Traditional feel. Friendly, but no-nonsense staff. Accepts credit cards. B1 of SunPop Shopping Mall at Machiya Subway station, under McDonalds and opposite KFC.
Traditional Yakitori Restaurant with drinks. 30 secs walk from home.
Torichun Machiya
1-chōme-2-15 Machiya
Traditional Yakitori Restaurant with drinks. 30 secs walk from home.
Japanese food and drinks restaurant... English menu. Yakitori, Sushi, Salads, Beer, Wine, Sake. Good for Families, Couples or Groups. Open till 3am or later.
14 residents recomanen
Miraizaka
5-chōme-34-5 Nishinippori
14 residents recomanen
Japanese food and drinks restaurant... English menu. Yakitori, Sushi, Salads, Beer, Wine, Sake. Good for Families, Couples or Groups. Open till 3am or later.
Popular Yakitori Chicken Restaurant, and Bar
鳥貴族 町屋店
3-chōme-1-14 Machiya
Popular Yakitori Chicken Restaurant, and Bar
UCC Coffee Shop. Great coffee, simple meals. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. 30 seconds walk.
UCC Café Plaza
UCC Coffee Shop. Great coffee, simple meals. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. 30 seconds walk.
Well-priced, quality Japanese Food & drinks. English, Korean, Chinese Self-service menu. Family friendly.
アゲルヤ町屋店
Well-priced, quality Japanese Food & drinks. English, Korean, Chinese Self-service menu. Family friendly.
Authentic Japanese restaurant. Great view of trains and tram. Vibrant, friendly, old-school atmosphere- food and drinks.
Tori-ya Ebisu. Chicken Restaurant
Authentic Japanese restaurant. Great view of trains and tram. Vibrant, friendly, old-school atmosphere- food and drinks.

Sightseeing

Temples, nature, people watching
779 residents recomanen
Parc d'Ueno
8 Uenokōen
779 residents recomanen
Temples, nature, people watching
For Pokemon and Anime fans, Sunshine City, Ikebukuro is a great day out. It also has a fantastic lookout on the 59th floor.
136 residents recomanen
Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo
3-chōme-1-2 Higashiikebukuro
136 residents recomanen
For Pokemon and Anime fans, Sunshine City, Ikebukuro is a great day out. It also has a fantastic lookout on the 59th floor.
FAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET.... FASHION, CROWDS, FOOD... STRAIGHT ALONG THE CHIYODA SUBWAY LINE.
317 residents recomanen
Takeshita Street
1-chōme-20-10 Jingūmae
317 residents recomanen
FAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET.... FASHION, CROWDS, FOOD... STRAIGHT ALONG THE CHIYODA SUBWAY LINE.
Famous, Popular, Huge 100YEN STORE 10 mins walk or 5mins by bus
9 residents recomanen
Don Quijote Machiya
6-chōme-32-21 Machiya
9 residents recomanen
Famous, Popular, Huge 100YEN STORE 10 mins walk or 5mins by bus
Famous, huge Toy and Figurine store. Opposite JR Ueno main entrance.
9 residents recomanen
Yamashiroya
6-chōme-14-6 Ueno
9 residents recomanen
Famous, huge Toy and Figurine store. Opposite JR Ueno main entrance.
World famous Fireworks festival. 15mins from home.
Adachi fireworks Point
World famous Fireworks festival. 15mins from home.
Famous Temple near Yanaka Cemetery. 5 mins from Nippori Station. 10 mins from home. Cultural area.
7 residents recomanen
Tennoji Temple
7-chōme-14-8 Yanaka
7 residents recomanen
Famous Temple near Yanaka Cemetery. 5 mins from Nippori Station. 10 mins from home. Cultural area.
Famous Shrine in Ueno Park, near the pond and the zoo. 7 mins from home
38 residents recomanen
Santuari Toshogu
9-88 Uenokōen
38 residents recomanen
Famous Shrine in Ueno Park, near the pond and the zoo. 7 mins from home
Famous, Huge Buddhist Temple. Near Keisei Ueno Station and in Ueno Park beside the lake. 10 mins from home!
14 residents recomanen
Temple Shinobazunoike Bentendo
2-1 Uenokōen
14 residents recomanen
Famous, Huge Buddhist Temple. Near Keisei Ueno Station and in Ueno Park beside the lake. 10 mins from home!
World Famous "Electric Town". Tax-free Electric goods, Maid Cafes., Anime shops, etc. 15 mins from home.
860 residents recomanen
Akihabara
860 residents recomanen
World Famous "Electric Town". Tax-free Electric goods, Maid Cafes., Anime shops, etc. 15 mins from home.
Famous COSPLAY Cafe. Direct along the Green Subway line, at HARAJUKU, no changes. 25 mins
103 residents recomanen
Kawaii Monster Cafe
4-chōme-31-10 Jingūmae
103 residents recomanen
Famous COSPLAY Cafe. Direct along the Green Subway line, at HARAJUKU, no changes. 25 mins
Famous Temple/Shrine. Near Sendagi Station. 15 mins away.
6 residents recomanen
Hakusan Shrine
2-chōme-23-14 Nishirokugō
6 residents recomanen
Famous Temple/Shrine. Near Sendagi Station. 15 mins away.
World famous Electrical Goods Shopping area. Dirt Free. Maid Cafes. Anime Shops. Crowds. Eateries. 15 mins away.
15 residents recomanen
Akihabara Electric Town
1 Chome-12 Sotokanda
15 residents recomanen
World famous Electrical Goods Shopping area. Dirt Free. Maid Cafes. Anime Shops. Crowds. Eateries. 15 mins away.
Japanese Name Stamp (Hanko) Shop. Get your own name stamp made!? 2 mins walk.
はんこ屋さん２１町屋店
6-chōme-3-13 Arakawa
Japanese Name Stamp (Hanko) Shop. Get your own name stamp made!? 2 mins walk.
Japanese Buddhist Temple. 2 mins walk. Near Keisei Machiya Station.
Taiyuyama Temple
7-chōme-17-3 Arakawa
Japanese Buddhist Temple. 2 mins walk. Near Keisei Machiya Station.
"Clothes, shoes, food stuff, bars, restaurants, people, great place to visit..." Beside Ueno Station. 5mins from home.
549 residents recomanen
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 Ueno
549 residents recomanen
"Clothes, shoes, food stuff, bars, restaurants, people, great place to visit..." Beside Ueno Station. 5mins from home.
Famous Kitchenware Market Street. Runs between Ueno & Asakusa. Traditional Area. Many shops selling Plates, Pottery, Knives, Cutlery, Glassware....interesting.
176 residents recomanen
Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Carrer dels estris de cuina)
3-chōme-18-2 Matsugaya
176 residents recomanen
Famous Kitchenware Market Street. Runs between Ueno & Asakusa. Traditional Area. Many shops selling Plates, Pottery, Knives, Cutlery, Glassware....interesting.

Arts & Culture

Temples, tourist area, rickshaw rides, cruises
454 residents recomanen
Asakusa
454 residents recomanen
Temples, tourist area, rickshaw rides, cruises
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART, IN UENO PARK
246 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional d'Art Occidental
7-7 Uenokōen
246 residents recomanen
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART, IN UENO PARK
KIMONO SHOP.... ABOVE McDONALDS,.... MACHIYA STATION BLDG.
Tansuya
7-chōme-50-9 Arakawa
KIMONO SHOP.... ABOVE McDONALDS,.... MACHIYA STATION BLDG.
World famous Art Museum
56 residents recomanen
El Museu Nacional d'Art Modern de Tòquio
3-1 Kitanomarukōen
56 residents recomanen
World famous Art Museum
Japan cultural museum beside the pond in Ueno Park. 10 mins from home.
22 residents recomanen
Museu Shitamachi
2-1 Uenokōen
22 residents recomanen
Japan cultural museum beside the pond in Ueno Park. 10 mins from home.

Essentials

Big Supermarket open till 11pm
13 residents recomanen
Akafudado Machiya
7-chōme-46-1 Arakawa
13 residents recomanen
Big Supermarket open till 11pm
BAKERY- Bread, Cakes, Sandwiches, Cakes
Sun Merry Bakery
7-chōme-50-9 Arakawa
BAKERY- Bread, Cakes, Sandwiches, Cakes
Groceries and take out food
15 residents recomanen
FamilyMart
1-chōme-3-2 Higashiayase
15 residents recomanen
Groceries and take out food
FRIENDLY LIQUOR STORE.... GOOD WINE SELECTION, TOO.
Liquor Shop Ooyama
6 Chome-3 Arakawa
FRIENDLY LIQUOR STORE.... GOOD WINE SELECTION, TOO.
100yen STORE... OPEN 24HRS.
9 residents recomanen
Lawson Store 100 Machiya Shop
7-chōme-35-7 Arakawa
9 residents recomanen
100yen STORE... OPEN 24HRS.
TRADITIONAL SUPERMARKET AND TAKE-OUT
Fresh market Machiya store
6-chōme-2-8 Arakawa
TRADITIONAL SUPERMARKET AND TAKE-OUT
Seven Eleven... Beside Machiya Station.... Open 24 hours.... Take-away Meals, Coffee, Alcohol & essentials.
51 residents recomanen
7-Eleven
521-19 Wasedatsurumakichō
51 residents recomanen
Seven Eleven... Beside Machiya Station.... Open 24 hours.... Take-away Meals, Coffee, Alcohol & essentials.