Guidebook for Arakawa-ku

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Guidebook for Arakawa-ku

Sightseeing

Interesting backstreets
549 locals recommend
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 Ueno
549 locals recommend
Interesting backstreets
Popular. Have a rickshaw ride.
1521 locals recommend
Senso-ji Temple
2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa
1521 locals recommend
Popular. Have a rickshaw ride.
Famous Temple, Cemetery, Cultural walk. Food, Bars, Cafes.
56 locals recommend
Yanaka
56 locals recommend
Famous Temple, Cemetery, Cultural walk. Food, Bars, Cafes.
Famous area for buying various textiles
46 locals recommend
Fabric Street, Nippori Textile Town
4-chōme-33-3 Higashinippori
46 locals recommend
Famous area for buying various textiles
Transport Hub and restaurants, shopping etc. Shinkansen trains
81 locals recommend
Ueno
81 locals recommend
Transport Hub and restaurants, shopping etc. Shinkansen trains
Public Baths. (Sento). Modern and foreign-friendly.
10 locals recommend
Saito yu Public Bath and Coin Laundry
6-chōme-59-2 Higashinippori
10 locals recommend
Public Baths. (Sento). Modern and foreign-friendly.
FAMOUS TEMPLE & SHRINE. SHOPS, FOOD, ETC.
50 locals recommend
Nezu Shrine
1-chōme-28-9 Nezu
50 locals recommend
FAMOUS TEMPLE & SHRINE. SHOPS, FOOD, ETC.
For Pokemon and Anime fans, Sunshine City, Ikebukuro is a great day out. It also has restaurants, and a fantastic lookout on the 59th floor.
136 locals recommend
Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo
3-chōme-1-2 Higashiikebukuro
136 locals recommend
For Pokemon and Anime fans, Sunshine City, Ikebukuro is a great day out. It also has restaurants, and a fantastic lookout on the 59th floor.
FAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET.... FASHION, ANIME, CROWDS, FOOD... JUST NEAR HARAJUKU STATION ON JR YAMANOTE LINE.
317 locals recommend
Takeshita Street
1-chōme-20-10 Jingūmae
317 locals recommend
FAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET.... FASHION, ANIME, CROWDS, FOOD... JUST NEAR HARAJUKU STATION ON JR YAMANOTE LINE.
Famous Temple near Yanaka Cemetery. 5 mins from Nippori Station. Cultural area.
7 locals recommend
Tennoji Temple
7-chōme-14-8 Yanaka
7 locals recommend
Famous Temple near Yanaka Cemetery. 5 mins from Nippori Station. Cultural area.
Famous Shrine in Ueno Park, near the pond and the zoo.
38 locals recommend
Toshogu Shrine
9-88 Uenokōen
38 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Shinobazunoike Bentendo Temple
2-1 Uenokōen
14 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Akihabara
860 locals recommend
World Famous "Electric Town". Tax-free Electric goods, Maid Cafes., Anime shops, etc.
Famous COSPLAY Cafe. Direct along the JR Yamanote line, at HARAJUKU, no changes. 20 mins.
103 locals recommend
Kawaii Monster Cafe
4-chōme-31-10 Jingūmae
103 locals recommend
Famous COSPLAY Cafe. Direct along the JR Yamanote line, at HARAJUKU, no changes. 20 mins.
Famous Temple/Shrine. Near Sendagi Station 15 min away.
6 locals recommend
Hakusan Shrine
2-chōme-23-14 Nishirokugō
6 locals recommend
Famous Temple/Shrine. Near Sendagi Station 15 min away.
Historic TRAM LINE (Streetcar) STATION. Toden Arakawa Tram Line. 100m along the street.. Scenic trips. See local life in real-time. 1 x min walk. This Machiya Station is also an interesting area, famous for good traditional eateries.
7 locals recommend
Machiyaekimae Station
7-chōme-50 Arakawa
7 locals recommend
Historic TRAM LINE (Streetcar) STATION. Toden Arakawa Tram Line. 100m along the street.. Scenic trips. See local life in real-time. 1 x min walk. This Machiya Station is also an interesting area, famous for good traditional eateries.
Order your original Traditional Japanese Name Stamp in 30 minutes from a large variety of models. 5 mins walk.
Shinimonogurui
Order your original Traditional Japanese Name Stamp in 30 minutes from a large variety of models. 5 mins walk.
Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums. 5 mins from home.
779 locals recommend
Ueno Park
8 Uenokōen
779 locals recommend
Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums. 5 mins from home.
"Clothes, shoes, food stuff, bars, restaurants, people, great place to visit..." Beside Ueno Station. 5mins from home.
549 locals recommend
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 Ueno
549 locals recommend
"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 locals recommend
Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Kitchenware Street)
3-chōme-18-2 Matsugaya
176 locals recommend
Famous Kitchenware Market Street. Runs between Ueno & Asakusa. Traditional Area. Many shops selling Plates, Pottery, Knives, Cutlery, Glassware....interesting.

Parks & Nature

Temples, Hire boats, Food, Drinks, Museums, Performers, Coffee shops..
779 locals recommend
Ueno Park
8 Uenokōen
779 locals recommend
Temples, Hire boats, Food, Drinks, Museums, Performers, Coffee shops..
HUGE PARK AT END OF THE MONO-RAIL... GRASS SLIDES.... SWINGS, ETC....
17 locals recommend
Toneri Park
1-chōme-1-1 Tonerikōen
17 locals recommend
HUGE PARK AT END OF THE MONO-RAIL... GRASS SLIDES.... SWINGS, ETC....
Interesting park to stroll or jog to. Temples to look at.
日暮里台緑地
2-chōme-58 Nishinippori
Interesting park to stroll or jog to. Temples to look at.
Green, swings, slides, relaxing.
7 locals recommend
Nippori Minami Park
5-chōme-19-1 Higashinippori
7 locals recommend
Green, swings, slides, relaxing.
In the center of Ueno Park. Paddle boats, food, drinks, natural beauty. Swans. Flowers. Temple
79 locals recommend
Shinobazu Pond
5-20 Uenokōen
79 locals recommend
In the center of Ueno Park. Paddle boats, food, drinks, natural beauty. Swans. Flowers. Temple
Famous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature. 8 mins from home
237 locals recommend
Rikugien Garden
6-chōme-16-3 Honkomagome
237 locals recommend
Famous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature. 8 mins from home

Getting Around

NARITA AIRPORT SKYLINER EXPRESS... JR YAMANOTE LINE... KEISEI LINE... ETC.
137 locals recommend
Nippori Station Post Office
2-chōme-21-6 Nishinippori
137 locals recommend
NARITA AIRPORT SKYLINER EXPRESS... JR YAMANOTE LINE... KEISEI LINE... ETC.
Shinkansen Terminal
558 locals recommend
Tokyo Station Gallery
1-chōme-9-1 Marunouchi
558 locals recommend
Shinkansen Terminal
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP... 1050yen, 40mins... 3 STOPS FROM NIPPORI....5 MINS... ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
9 locals recommend
Senjuohashi Station
9 locals recommend
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP... 1050yen, 40mins... 3 STOPS FROM NIPPORI....5 MINS... ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
Toyota Car Rental Office....3 mins walk from the house.
TOYOTA Rent-a-car Nippori Station Front Shop
2-chōme-26-2 Nishinippori
Toyota Car Rental Office....3 mins walk from the house.
Major JR Line Train Station. Shinkansen and Narita Skyliner Terminal. Many other lines, buses, restaurants, Shops. 5 mins away.
363 locals recommend
Ueno Station
7-chōme-1 Ueno
363 locals recommend
Major JR Line Train Station. Shinkansen and Narita Skyliner Terminal. Many other lines, buses, restaurants, Shops. 5 mins away.

Arts & Culture

50 locals recommend
Nezu Shrine
1-chōme-28-9 Nezu
50 locals recommend
657 locals recommend
Edo-Tokyo Museum
1-chōme-4-1 Yokoami
657 locals recommend
Famous Traditional Shopping street, with food, temples, bars
141 locals recommend
Yanaka Ginza
3-chōme-13-1 Yanaka
141 locals recommend
Famous Traditional Shopping street, with food, temples, bars
Famous Museum in Ueno Park.
246 locals recommend
National Museum of Western Art
7-7 Uenokōen
246 locals recommend
Famous Museum in Ueno Park.
Artworks (traditional, sculpture) are displayed in a traditional japanese house customized by the artist.
9 locals recommend
Asakura Museum of Sculpture
7-chōme-18-10 Yanaka
9 locals recommend
Artworks (traditional, sculpture) are displayed in a traditional japanese house customized by the artist.
Japanese Traditional Art
7 locals recommend
Taitō City Calligraphy Museum
2-chōme-10-4 Negishi
7 locals recommend
Japanese Traditional Art
In Ueno Park just 5 mins away
56 locals recommend
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
3-1 Kitanomarukōen
56 locals recommend
In Ueno Park just 5 mins away
Japan cultural museum beside the pond in Ueno Park. 10 mins from home.
22 locals recommend
Shitamachi Museum
2-1 Uenokōen
22 locals recommend
Japan cultural museum beside the pond in Ueno Park. 10 mins from home.

Shopping

Electronics, Games, Maid Cafes
860 locals recommend
Akihabara
860 locals recommend
Electronics, Games, Maid Cafes
Huge mall with aquarium, lookouts, food, clothes, anime shops.
290 locals recommend
Sunshine City
3 Chome-1 Higashiikebukuro
290 locals recommend
Huge mall with aquarium, lookouts, food, clothes, anime shops.
SUPER ELECTRONICS STORE.... TAX FREE FOR TOURISTS.... ENGLISH SPOKEN... OPPOSITE KEISEI UENO STATION.
39 locals recommend
Yodobashi Ueno
4-chōme-10-10 Ueno
39 locals recommend
SUPER ELECTRONICS STORE.... TAX FREE FOR TOURISTS.... ENGLISH SPOKEN... OPPOSITE KEISEI UENO STATION.
Famous 100yen shop. Very popular. 5 mins away
13 locals recommend
Daiso
4-chōme-4-8 Ueno
13 locals recommend
Famous 100yen shop. Very popular. 5 mins away

Drinks & Nightlife

BURGERS, BEER, COCKTAILS, FLAIR BARTENDERS, SALADS
11 locals recommend
TGI Fridays
4-chōme-9-6 Ueno
11 locals recommend
BURGERS, BEER, COCKTAILS, FLAIR BARTENDERS, SALADS
Good food, Drinks, Music. IN JR UENO STATION
11 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Asakusa Rock Shop
11 locals recommend
Good food, Drinks, Music. IN JR UENO STATION
Interesting Bar
サルー！ラテンSAKABA
6-chōme-60-9 Higashinippori
Interesting Bar
KENTO'S GINZA.... GREAT OLDIES DANCE BANDS, FOOD, DRINKS.... JAPANESE CULTURE...
銀座ケントス
8-chōme-2-1 Ginza
KENTO'S GINZA.... GREAT OLDIES DANCE BANDS, FOOD, DRINKS.... JAPANESE CULTURE...
Private rooms, food, Beer, Cocktails...fun times. 3 mins walk from home!
ビッグエコー BIG ECHO 日暮里店
2-chōme-19-7 Nishinippori
Private rooms, food, Beer, Cocktails...fun times. 3 mins walk from home!
Real Japan. Outdoors dining, and bars.
21 locals recommend
Hoppy Street
2-chōme-3-19 Asakusa
21 locals recommend
Real Japan. Outdoors dining, and bars.
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.

Essentials

62 locals recommend
FamilyMart
12-1 Takabashi
62 locals recommend
Huge Supermarket
18 locals recommend
Inageya Arakawa Higashi-Nippori
5-chōme-7-6 Higashinippori
18 locals recommend
Huge Supermarket
Open till 1am. Supermarket and drinks
7 locals recommend
AEON My basket
2-chōme-30-2 Nishinippori
7 locals recommend
Open till 1am. Supermarket and drinks
FAMILY MART CONVENIENCE STORE. 1 MIN FROM HOME. OPEN 24 HRS.
FamilyMart Nishi-Nippori 2-Chome Store
2-chōme-29-6 Nishinippori
FAMILY MART CONVENIENCE STORE. 1 MIN FROM HOME. OPEN 24 HRS.