Guidebook for Arakawa-ku

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Guidebook for Arakawa-ku

Sightseeing

Cultural Temple just near Nezu Station on Chiyoda Subway (Green) Line
50 residents recomanen
Santuari de Nezu
1-chōme-28-9 Nezu
50 residents recomanen
Cultural Temple just near Nezu Station on Chiyoda Subway (Green) Line
Also has restaurants, lookout, shops etc!
181 residents recomanen
Sunshine Aquarium
3-chōme-3-1 Higashiikebukuro
181 residents recomanen
Also has restaurants, lookout, shops etc!
Famous Temple and Cultural Area. 20 mins by bus in front of Macdonalds at Machiya Station
1521 residents recomanen
Temple de Senso-ji
2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa
1521 residents recomanen
Famous Temple and Cultural Area. 20 mins by bus in front of Macdonalds at Machiya Station
OLD-SCHOOL SHOPPING STREET, traditional markets and food
8 residents recomanen
Minowabashi Station
1-chōme-12 Minamisenju
8 residents recomanen
OLD-SCHOOL SHOPPING STREET, traditional markets and food
FAMOUS TEMPLE & SHRINE. SHOPS, FOOD, ETC. NEZU STATIOPN, 3 STOPS ON THE SUBWAY.
50 residents recomanen
Santuari de Nezu
1-chōme-28-9 Nezu
50 residents recomanen
FAMOUS TEMPLE & SHRINE. SHOPS, FOOD, ETC. NEZU STATIOPN, 3 STOPS ON THE SUBWAY.
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, ANIME, 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, ANIME, CROWDS, FOOD... STRAIGHT ALONG THE CHIYODA SUBWAY LINE.
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. 20mins walk from home. 10 mins by bus.
Adachi fireworks Point
World famous Fireworks festival. 20mins walk from home. 10 mins by bus.
Famous Temple near Yanaka Cemetery. 5 mins from Nippori Station. 10 mins from the house. 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 the house. Cultural area.
Famous Shrine in Ueno Park, near the pond and the zoo.
38 residents recomanen
Santuari Toshogu
9-88 Uenokōen
38 residents recomanen
Famous Shrine in Ueno Park, near the pond and the zoo.
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.
860 residents recomanen
Akihabara
860 residents recomanen
World Famous "Electric Town". Tax-free Electric goods, Maid Cafes., Anime shops, etc.
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 min away.
6 residents recomanen
Hakusan Shrine
2-chōme-23-14 Nishirokugō
6 residents recomanen
Famous Temple/Shrine. Near Sendagi Station 15 min away.
Historic TRAM LINE (Streetcar) STATION. 100m along the street.. Scenic trips. See local life in real-time. 1 x min walk.
Arakawa-Nanachome Station
7-chōme-9 Arakawa
Historic TRAM LINE (Streetcar) STATION. 100m along the street.. Scenic trips. See local life in real-time. 1 x min walk.
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.
Name Stamp (Hanko) Shop. Get your own name stamp made!?
はんこ屋さん２１町屋店
6-chōme-3-13 Arakawa
Name Stamp (Hanko) Shop. Get your own name stamp made!?
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.

Parks & Nature

One of the largest and most famous parks in Tokyo. Temples, lakes, food, etc.
779 residents recomanen
Parc d'Ueno
8 Uenokōen
779 residents recomanen
One of the largest and most famous parks in Tokyo. Temples, lakes, food, etc.
Playground Free kids bikes Swans, Turtles Jogging
Shizen Park (Shizen Koen)
7-chōme-3-3 Arakawa
Playground Free kids bikes Swans, Turtles Jogging
Famous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature.
237 residents recomanen
Jardí Rikugien
6-chōme-16-3 Honkomagome
237 residents recomanen
Famous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature.

Getting Around

3 TRAIN LINES AND BUSES.... ALSO RESTAURANTS AT B2 IN THE SUBWAY.... SHOPPING CENTRE UPSTAIRS
20 residents recomanen
Machiya Station
7-chōme-40 Arakawa
20 residents recomanen
3 TRAIN LINES AND BUSES.... ALSO RESTAURANTS AT B2 IN THE SUBWAY.... SHOPPING CENTRE UPSTAIRS
SCENIC TRAM LINE
6 residents recomanen
Arakawa Toden Tram Line. Machiya Station
1-1-5 町屋
6 residents recomanen
SCENIC TRAM LINE
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP... NEXT STOP TO MACHIYA....2 MINS... ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
9 residents recomanen
Senjuohashi Station
9 residents recomanen
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP... NEXT STOP TO MACHIYA....2 MINS... ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
Nippon Car Rental Office
8 residents recomanen
Nissan Rent-a-car
7-chōme-43-3 Arakawa
8 residents recomanen
Nippon Car Rental Office

Shopping

34 residents recomanen
Kitasenju Station
42 Senjuasahichō
34 residents recomanen
Iconic Dept Store
34 residents recomanen
Ueno Marui
6-chōme-15-1 Ueno
34 residents recomanen
Iconic Dept Store
Great Old backstreet markets and food and drinks
16 residents recomanen
Ameyoko- Mercats, Menjar, Bars, Botigues de marca
4 Chome-10 Ueno
16 residents recomanen
Great Old backstreet markets and food and drinks
ICONIC SUPERSTORE SELLING ANYTHING YOU CAN IMAGINE- CHEAP.
9 residents recomanen
Don Quijote Machiya
6-chōme-32-21 Machiya
9 residents recomanen
ICONIC SUPERSTORE SELLING ANYTHING YOU CAN IMAGINE- CHEAP.
Famous, popular and HUGE 100yen STORE.... 15 mins stroll from home. 5 mins by bus.
13 residents recomanen
Daiso
6-chōme-32-21 Machiya
13 residents recomanen
Famous, popular and HUGE 100yen STORE.... 15 mins stroll from home. 5 mins by bus.
ABOVE McDONALDS AT MACHIYA STATION..... RESTAURANTS ON B1 LEVEL..... CLOTHES, KIMONO, SHOES, COSMETICS, 100YEN SHOP.
Sunpop Machiya- shopping mall.
7-chōme-50-9 Arakawa
ABOVE McDONALDS AT MACHIYA STATION..... RESTAURANTS ON B1 LEVEL..... CLOTHES, KIMONO, SHOES, COSMETICS, 100YEN SHOP.
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.
SHOPPING MALL AT NEXT STATION.... 2MINS.... SUSHI TRAIN AND OTHER RESTAURANTS, SHOES, CLOTHES, ETC.
Ponte Porta Senju
1-13 Senjuhashidochō
SHOPPING MALL AT NEXT STATION.... 2MINS.... SUSHI TRAIN AND OTHER RESTAURANTS, SHOES, CLOTHES, ETC.

Entertainment & Activities

363 residents recomanen
Ueno Station
7-chōme-1 Ueno
363 residents recomanen
Arakawa Yuenchi Amusement Park (On the Tram Line) Good for young kids
25 residents recomanen
Arakawa Yuen
6-chōme-35-11 Nishiogu
25 residents recomanen
Arakawa Yuenchi Amusement Park (On the Tram Line) Good for young kids
Local, Old-school, Public Baths (Sento)
Public Bath & Sauna Kenkoburo
Local, Old-school, Public Baths (Sento)
FOR ANIME (ANIMATION) FANS.... AT SUNSHINE CITY, IKEBUKURO.
123 residents recomanen
Namco Namjatown
3-chōme-1-3 Higashiikebukuro
123 residents recomanen
FOR ANIME (ANIMATION) FANS.... AT SUNSHINE CITY, IKEBUKURO.
Great family or Group adventure outing. Bilingual webpage and staff. In Asakusa 15 mins away.
Escape Game Nazobako Tokyo
Great family or Group adventure outing. Bilingual webpage and staff. In Asakusa 15 mins away.
Family day out. Sunshine city, at Ikebukuro, also has Anime shops, 60th floor lookout, Restaurants, Brand shopping. 20 mins away.
181 residents recomanen
Sunshine Aquarium
3-chōme-3-1 Higashiikebukuro
181 residents recomanen
Family day out. Sunshine city, at Ikebukuro, also has Anime shops, 60th floor lookout, Restaurants, Brand shopping. 20 mins away.
English. and Japanese Movies. 5 mins from Ueno.
7 residents recomanen
Toho Cinemas Ueno
3-chōme-24-6 Ueno
7 residents recomanen
English. and Japanese Movies. 5 mins from Ueno.
The Oldest Amusement Park in JAPAN! Hanayashiki was opened in 1853, when Commodore of the US Navy- Matthew Perry visited Japan in the late Edo era. Nowadays, Hanayashiki is an amusement park with 20 kinds of attractions and restaurants. Shops in the park also have a wide range of Original souvenirs. NEAR ASAKUSA STATION- nearby.
298 residents recomanen
Hanayashiki
2-chōme-28-1 Asakusa
298 residents recomanen
The Oldest Amusement Park in JAPAN! Hanayashiki was opened in 1853, when Commodore of the US Navy- Matthew Perry visited Japan in the late Edo era. Nowadays, Hanayashiki is an amusement park with 20 kinds of attractions and restaurants. Shops in the park also have a wide range of Original souvenirs. NEAR ASAKUSA STATION- nearby.

Food Scene

Famous Teppanyaki Restaurant
6 residents recomanen
Hamasaku Monja Restaurant (Japanese BBQ)(Okonomiyaki)
6-chōme-4-11 Arakawa
6 residents recomanen
Famous Teppanyaki Restaurant
Authentic Japanese Food and drinks
Arata. Ramen Noodles, Gyoza, Drinks
Authentic Japanese Food and drinks
BEEF BOWL RESTAURANT- Eat in or take out. 3 mins walk.
24 residents recomanen
Matsuya
2-chōme-14-10 Minowa
24 residents recomanen
BEEF BOWL RESTAURANT- Eat in or take out. 3 mins walk.
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.
TRADITIONAL 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
TRADITIONAL 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.
JAPANESE RESTAURANT WITH DRINKS.... FAMILY FRIENDLY.....PICTURE MENU......FAMILY ROOMS IF AVAILABLE.......RECOMMENDED.
Sakanaya Dojo.
1-chōme-3-3 Machiya
JAPANESE RESTAURANT WITH DRINKS.... FAMILY FRIENDLY.....PICTURE MENU......FAMILY ROOMS IF AVAILABLE.......RECOMMENDED.
ITALIAN RESTAURANT. GOOD FOOD & WINES, JAPANESE-STYLE.
Bistro Nature
ITALIAN RESTAURANT. GOOD FOOD & WINES, JAPANESE-STYLE.
Family Restaurant with Japanese and Western Food
ジョナサン/Jonathan's 町屋店
Family Restaurant with Japanese and Western Food
SECRET, LOCAL, BACKSTREET, SUSHI, COLD BEER, SAKE, UNAGI SPECIALIST (CATFISH ON RICE) RESTAURANT. 7 MINS WALK.
Kakido Japanese Restaurant/Bar
6-chōme-47-8 Arakawa
SECRET, LOCAL, BACKSTREET, SUSHI, COLD BEER, SAKE, UNAGI SPECIALIST (CATFISH ON RICE) RESTAURANT. 7 MINS WALK.
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!
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.
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.
Coffee & Donuts
24 residents recomanen
Mister Donut
3-chōme-37-20 Sendagi
24 residents recomanen
Coffee & Donuts
Famous 24 hour, take-out, healthy, Japanese food. 4 mins walk
Origin Box Lunch
Famous 24 hour, take-out, healthy, Japanese food. 4 mins walk
Delicious Japanese Fried Pork, Beef, Chicken, Oysters, etc. on rice. Cold beer and cocktails. English menu. Traditional feel. Friendly, but no-nonsense staff. Accepts credit cards. B1 of SunPop Mall at Machiya Subway station, opposite KFC.
와코 썬팝 마치야점
7-chōme-50-9 Arakawa
Delicious Japanese Fried Pork, Beef, Chicken, Oysters, etc. on rice. Cold beer and cocktails. English menu. Traditional feel. Friendly, but no-nonsense staff. Accepts credit cards. B1 of SunPop Mall at Machiya Subway station, opposite KFC.
Traditional Japanese Sweets Restaurant/Cafe in Yanaka area beside Nippori Station. 7 mins from home.
24 residents recomanen
Himitsudō
3-chōme-11-18 Yanaka
24 residents recomanen
Traditional Japanese Sweets Restaurant/Cafe in Yanaka area beside Nippori Station. 7 mins from home.
Traditional Yakitori Restaurant and drinks. 2 mins walk from home.
Torichun Machiya
1-chōme-2-15 Machiya
Traditional Yakitori Restaurant and drinks. 2 mins 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. 2 mins from home.
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. 2 mins from home.
Popular Yakitori Restaurant. Authentic Yakitori (Chicken & Meat on skewers) and Icy Beer. 4 mins walk
鳥貴族 町屋店
3-chōme-1-14 Machiya
Popular Yakitori Restaurant. Authentic Yakitori (Chicken & Meat on skewers) and Icy Beer. 4 mins walk
UCC Coffee Specialist Shop. Good Coffee with daily recommendations, friendly staff, good simple food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 2 mins from home.
UCC Café Plaza
UCC Coffee Specialist Shop. Good Coffee with daily recommendations, friendly staff, good simple food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 2 mins from home.
Well-priced, quality Japanese Food & drinks. English, Korean, Chinese Self-service menu. Family friendly. 3 mins from home.
アゲルヤ町屋店
Well-priced, quality Japanese Food & drinks. English, Korean, Chinese Self-service menu. Family friendly. 3 mins from home.
Authentic Japanese restaurant. Great view of trains and tram. Vibrant, friendly, old-school atmosphere- food and drinks. 3 mins walk.
Tori-ya Ebisu. Chicken Restaurant
Authentic Japanese restaurant. Great view of trains and tram. Vibrant, friendly, old-school atmosphere- food and drinks. 3 mins walk.

Drinks & Nightlife

Burgers, drinks, music
11 residents recomanen
Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Asakusa Rock Shop
11 residents recomanen
Burgers, drinks, music
Drink and sing Karaoke with the friendly locals.
K-Five Karaoke Bar
7-chōme-22-3 Arakawa
Drink and sing Karaoke with the friendly locals.
PRIVATE KARAOKE ROOMS. FOOD, DRINKS, FUN
メロディランド町屋店 Melody Land Karaoke Boxes
1-chōme-2-11 Machiya
PRIVATE KARAOKE ROOMS. FOOD, DRINKS, FUN
Tiny local Sake Bar
Tsuruichi JAPANESE SAKE BAR
Tiny local Sake Bar
Popular Craft Beer Brewery and Bar, beside nearby Kita-Senju station. Large range of local and International beers. 4 mins away.
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. 4 mins away.
Great local bar, with interesting food menu, great beer cocktails, and wine selection. Owner speaks a little French. Five minutes walk from home.
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. Five minutes walk from home.