Guidebook for Arakawa-ku
Sightseeing
Cultural Temple just near Nezu Station on Chiyoda Subway (Green) Line
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Santuario Nezu
1-chōme-28-9 NezuCultural Temple just near Nezu Station on Chiyoda Subway (Green) Line
Sunshine Aquarium
3-chōme-3-1 HigashiikebukuroAlso has restaurants, lookout, shops etc!
Famous Temple and Cultural Area.
20 mins by bus in front of Macdonalds at Machiya Station
1521 personas de la zona recomiendan
Templo Sensō-ji
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaFamous Temple and Cultural Area.
20 mins by bus in front of Macdonalds at Machiya Station
OLD-SCHOOL SHOPPING STREET, traditional markets and food
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Minowabashi Station
1-chōme-12 MinamisenjuOLD-SCHOOL SHOPPING STREET, traditional markets and food
FAMOUS TEMPLE & SHRINE. SHOPS, FOOD, ETC.
NEZU STATIOPN, 3 STOPS ON THE SUBWAY.
50 personas de la zona recomiendan
Santuario Nezu
1-chōme-28-9 NezuFAMOUS 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.
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Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo
3-chōme-1-2 HigashiikebukuroFor 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 personas de la zona recomiendan
Calle Takeshita
1-chōme-20-10 JingūmaeFAMOUS 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 personas de la zona recomiendan
Yamashiroya
6-chōme-14-6 UenoFamous, huge Toy and figurine store. Opposite JR Ueno main entrance.
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.
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Tennoji Temple
7-chōme-14-8 YanakaFamous 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 personas de la zona recomiendan
Santuario Toshogu
9-88 UenokōenFamous 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!
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Templo Shinobazunoike Bentendo
2-1 UenokōenFamous, 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.
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Akihabara
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 personas de la zona recomiendan
Kawaii Monster Cafe
4-chōme-31-10 JingūmaeFamous COSPLAY Cafe. Direct along the Green Subway line, at HARAJUKU, no changes. 25 mins.
Famous Temple/Shrine. Near Sendagi Station 15 min away.
6 personas de la zona recomiendan
Hakusan Shrine
2-chōme-23-14 NishirokugōFamous 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 ArakawaHistoric 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.
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Akihabara Electric Town
1 Chome-12 SotokandaWorld famous Electrical Goods Shopping area. Dirt Free. Maid Cafes. Anime Shops. Crowds. Eateries. 15 mins away.
はんこ屋さん２１町屋店
6-chōme-3-13 ArakawaName Stamp (Hanko) Shop. Get your own name stamp made!?
Taiyuyama Temple
7-chōme-17-3 ArakawaJapanese 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 personas de la zona recomiendan
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 Ueno"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 personas de la zona recomiendan
Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Calle de los utensilios de cocina)
3-chōme-18-2 MatsugayaFamous 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.
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Parque Ueno
8 Uenokōen One of the largest and most famous parks in Tokyo. Temples, lakes, food, etc.
Shizen Park (Shizen Koen)
7-chōme-3-3 ArakawaPlayground
Free kids bikes
Swans, Turtles
Jogging
Famous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature.
237 personas de la zona recomiendan
Jardín Rikugien
6-chōme-16-3 HonkomagomeFamous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature.
Getting Around
3 TRAIN LINES AND BUSES....
ALSO RESTAURANTS AT B2 IN THE SUBWAY....
SHOPPING CENTRE UPSTAIRS
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Machiya Station
7-chōme-40 Arakawa 3 TRAIN LINES AND BUSES....
ALSO RESTAURANTS AT B2 IN THE SUBWAY....
SHOPPING CENTRE UPSTAIRS
Arakawa Toden Tram Line. Machiya Station
1-1-5 町屋SCENIC TRAM LINE
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP...
NEXT STOP TO MACHIYA....2 MINS...
ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
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Senjuohashi Station
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP...
NEXT STOP TO MACHIYA....2 MINS...
ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
Nissan Rent-a-car
7-chōme-43-3 ArakawaNippon Car Rental Office
Shopping
Kitasenju Station
42 SenjuasahichōUeno Marui
6-chōme-15-1 UenoIconic Dept Store
Great Old backstreet markets and food and drinks
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Ameyoko- Mercados, Comida, Bares, Tiendas de marca
4 Chome-10 UenoGreat Old backstreet markets and food and drinks
ICONIC SUPERSTORE SELLING ANYTHING YOU CAN IMAGINE- CHEAP.
9 personas de la zona recomiendan
Don Quijote Machiya
6-chōme-32-21 MachiyaICONIC SUPERSTORE SELLING ANYTHING YOU CAN IMAGINE- CHEAP.
Famous, popular and HUGE 100yen STORE....
15 mins stroll from home. 5 mins by bus.
13 personas de la zona recomiendan
Daiso
6-chōme-32-21 MachiyaFamous, 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 ArakawaABOVE McDONALDS AT MACHIYA STATION.....
RESTAURANTS ON B1 LEVEL.....
CLOTHES, KIMONO, SHOES, COSMETICS, 100YEN SHOP.
ELECTRONICS MEGA-STORE IN FRONT OF KEISEI UENO STATION.
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Yodobashi Ueno
4-chōme-10-10 UenoELECTRONICS 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 SenjuhashidochōSHOPPING MALL AT NEXT STATION.... 2MINS....
SUSHI TRAIN AND OTHER RESTAURANTS, SHOES, CLOTHES, ETC.
Entertainment & Activities
Ueno Station
7-chōme-1 UenoArakawa Yuenchi Amusement Park
(On the Tram Line)
Good for young kids
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Arakawa Yuen
6-chōme-35-11 NishioguArakawa Yuenchi Amusement Park
(On the Tram Line)
Good for young kids
Public Bath & Sauna Kenkoburo
Local, Old-school, Public Baths (Sento)
FOR ANIME (ANIMATION) FANS....
AT SUNSHINE CITY, IKEBUKURO.
123 personas de la zona recomiendan
Namco Namjatown
3-chōme-1-3 HigashiikebukuroFOR 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 personas de la zona recomiendan
Sunshine Aquarium
3-chōme-3-1 HigashiikebukuroFamily day out.
Sunshine city, at Ikebukuro, also has Anime shops, 60th floor lookout, Restaurants, Brand shopping.
20 mins away.
Toho Cinemas Ueno
3-chōme-24-6 UenoEnglish. 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 personas de la zona recomiendan
Hanayashiki
2-chōme-28-1 AsakusaThe 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
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Hamasaku Monja Restaurant (Japanese BBQ)(Okonomiyaki)
6-chōme-4-11 ArakawaFamous Teppanyaki Restaurant
Arata. Ramen Noodles, Gyoza, Drinks
Authentic Japanese Food and drinks
Matsuya
2-chōme-14-10 MinowaBEEF BOWL RESTAURANT- Eat in or take out. 3 mins walk.
Torattoria Tram Locale
6-chōme-7-5 ArakawaGREAT ITALIAN FOOD AND WINE.
BALCONY BESIDE THE TRAM.
Denny's
1-chōme-1-1 KachidokiLICENSED FAMILY RESTAURANT.
JAPANESE AND WESTERN FOOD
Japanese-style Burgers, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Salad, Snacks.
Tables inside & outside.
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Freshness Burger Machiya
7-chōme-46-1 ArakawaJapanese-style Burgers, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Salad, Snacks.
Tables inside & outside.
横浜家系ラーメン 檜家 町屋店
7-chōme-39-2 ArakawaTRADITIONAL RAMEN NOODLE RESTAURANT
Gusto Family Restaurant
6-chōme-6-1 ArakawaFamily Restaurant.
Liquor, Coffee, Cakes.
JAPANESE RESTAURANT WITH DRINKS....
FAMILY FRIENDLY.....PICTURE MENU......FAMILY ROOMS IF AVAILABLE.......RECOMMENDED.
Sakanaya Dojo.
1-chōme-3-3 MachiyaJAPANESE RESTAURANT WITH DRINKS....
FAMILY FRIENDLY.....PICTURE MENU......FAMILY ROOMS IF AVAILABLE.......RECOMMENDED.
Bistro Nature
ITALIAN RESTAURANT. GOOD FOOD & WINES, JAPANESE-STYLE.
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 ArakawaSECRET, 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 personas de la zona recomiendan
Saizeriya Family Restaurant
7-chōme-50-9 ArakawaFamily 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 ArakawaOne 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.
Mister Donut
3-chōme-37-20 SendagiCoffee & Donuts
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 ArakawaDelicious 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 personas de la zona recomiendan
Himitsudō
3-chōme-11-18 YanakaTraditional Japanese Sweets Restaurant/Cafe in Yanaka area beside Nippori Station.
7 mins from home.
Torichun Machiya
1-chōme-2-15 MachiyaTraditional 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 personas de la zona recomiendan
Miraizaka
5-chōme-34-5 NishinipporiJapanese 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 MachiyaPopular 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
Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Asakusa Rock Shop
Burgers, drinks, music
K-Five Karaoke Bar
7-chōme-22-3 ArakawaDrink and sing Karaoke with the friendly locals.
メロディランド町屋店 Melody Land Karaoke Boxes
1-chōme-2-11 MachiyaPRIVATE KARAOKE ROOMS. FOOD, DRINKS, FUN
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 SenjuPopular 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 ArakawaGreat local bar, with interesting food menu, great beer cocktails, and wine selection.
Owner speaks a little French.
Five minutes walk from home.