Guidebook for Arakawa-ku

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Tokyo Family
Guidebook for Arakawa-ku

Parks & Nature

Jogging, pool, swings, bicycles for kids, animals, greenery
Shizen Park (Shizen Koen)
7-chōme-3-3 Arakawa
Jogging, pool, swings, bicycles for kids, animals, greenery
Temples, food, coffee shops, art and science museums.
779 locals recommend
Ueno Park
8 Uenokōen
779 locals recommend
Temples, food, coffee shops, art and science museums.
Family day out.
523 locals recommend
Ueno Zoo
9-83 Uenokōen
523 locals recommend
Family day out.

Food Scene

Famous Okonomiyaki, Monja, Teppanyaki restaurant. I min from home.
6 locals recommend
Hamasaku Monja Restaurant (Japanese BBQ)(Okonomiyaki)
6-chōme-4-11 Arakawa
6 locals recommend
Famous Okonomiyaki, Monja, Teppanyaki restaurant. I min from home.
English menu. Authentic, vibrant, old school Japanese restaurant
Yarukijaya Traditional Restaurant. (English Menu, Sushi Izakaya)
English menu. Authentic, vibrant, old school Japanese restaurant
Great japanese food and drinks. Picture menu Nonsmoking section
14 locals recommend
Miraizaka
5-chōme-34-5 Nishinippori
14 locals recommend
Great japanese food and drinks. Picture menu Nonsmoking section
Famous Japanese Curry restaurant
95 locals recommend
CoCo Ichibanya
5-chōme-8-8 Nishishinjuku
95 locals recommend
Famous Japanese Curry restaurant
24 Hour Supermarket
7 locals recommend
gourmet city Machiya
7-chōme-20-1-108 Arakawa
7 locals recommend
24 Hour Supermarket
English Self Serve Menu
アゲルヤ町屋店
English Self Serve Menu
ITALIAN FOOD AND WINE
Torattoria Tram Locale
6-chōme-7-5 Arakawa
ITALIAN FOOD AND WINE
LICENSED FAMILY RESTAURANT
95 locals recommend
Denny's
1-chōme-1-1 Kachidoki
95 locals recommend
LICENSED FAMILY RESTAURANT
Japanese-style Burgers, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Salad. Tables inside & outside.
7 locals recommend
Freshness Burger Machiya
7-chōme-46-1 Arakawa
7 locals recommend
Japanese-style Burgers, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Salad. Tables inside & outside.
TRADITIONAL RAMEN (noodle) RESTAURANT
7 locals recommend
横浜家系ラーメン 檜家 町屋店
7-chōme-39-2 Arakawa
7 locals recommend
TRADITIONAL RAMEN (noodle) RESTAURANT
BBQ Beef and Asian Curry with cold drinks.... English Menu... Open 11-11.
Sakura BBQ & Curry Restaurant/Bar
BBQ Beef and Asian Curry with cold drinks.... English Menu... Open 11-11.
Family Restaurant. Liquor, Coffee, Cakes.
9 locals recommend
Gusto Family Restaurant
6-chōme-6-1 Arakawa
9 locals recommend
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.
SECRET, LOCAL BACKSTREET, SUSHI, BEER, SAKE, UNAGI (CATFISH ON RICE) RESTAURANT.
Kakido Japanese Restaurant/Bar
6-chōme-47-8 Arakawa
SECRET, LOCAL BACKSTREET, SUSHI, BEER, SAKE, UNAGI (CATFISH ON RICE) RESTAURANT.
Family restaurant- Italian, Japanese, Steak, Salad, Alcohol, etc. CHEAP & FAMILY FRIENDLY!
7 locals recommend
Saizeriya Family Restaurant
7-chōme-50-9 Arakawa
7 locals recommend
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 home.
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 home.
Coffee & Donuts
24 locals recommend
Mister Donut
3-chōme-37-20 Sendagi
24 locals recommend
Coffee & Donuts

Drinks & Nightlife

When you just need a burger, cold drink and some rock.
11 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Asakusa Rock Shop
11 locals recommend
When you just need a burger, cold drink and some rock.
Drink and sing with locals.
K-Five Karaoke Bar
7-chōme-22-3 Arakawa
Drink and sing with 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!
WHISKEY BAR "ELMAR" QUIET, AND UNIQUE, SPECIALIST WHISKEY BAR.
バー エルマー
7-chōme-34-10 Arakawa
WHISKEY BAR "ELMAR" QUIET, AND UNIQUE, SPECIALIST WHISKEY BAR.
Tiny local Sake Bar
Tsuruichi JAPANESE SAKE BAR
Tiny local Sake Bar

Shopping

Famous Dept Store
34 locals recommend
Ueno Marui
6-chōme-15-1 Ueno
34 locals recommend
Famous Dept Store
7 floors of toys!! Famous
9 locals recommend
Yamashiroya
6-chōme-14-6 Ueno
9 locals recommend
7 floors of toys!! Famous
Food, clothes, shoes, backstreet restaurants & bars
549 locals recommend
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 Ueno
549 locals recommend
Food, clothes, shoes, backstreet restaurants & bars
HUGE 100yen STORE.
13 locals recommend
Daiso
6-chōme-32-21 Machiya
13 locals recommend
HUGE 100yen STORE.
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.

Sightseeing

Joyful Minowa- traditional markets
8 locals recommend
Minowabashi Station
1-chōme-12 Minamisenju
8 locals recommend
Joyful Minowa- traditional markets
For Pokemon and Anime fans, Sunshine City, Ikebukuro is a great day out.
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.
FAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET.... FASHION, CROWDS, FOOD...
317 locals recommend
Takeshita Street
1-chōme-20-10 Jingūmae
317 locals recommend
FAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET.... FASHION, CROWDS, FOOD...
Tokyo's highest City Lookout, Restaurants, Bars, Shops
1847 locals recommend
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage
1847 locals recommend
Tokyo's highest City Lookout, Restaurants, Bars, Shops

Getting Around

Chiyoda, Green, Subway, Arakawa Tram, Keisei Narita lines.
20 locals recommend
Machiya Station
7-chōme-40 Arakawa
20 locals recommend
Chiyoda, Green, Subway, Arakawa Tram, Keisei Narita lines.
SCENIC TRAM LINE
6 locals recommend
Arakawa Toden Tram Line. Machiya Station
1-1-5 町屋
6 locals recommend
SCENIC TRAM LINE
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP... NEXT STOP TO MACHIYA....2 MINS... ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
9 locals recommend
Senjuohashi Station
9 locals recommend
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP... NEXT STOP TO MACHIYA....2 MINS... ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
Nippon Car Rental Office.. Right across the road.
8 locals recommend
Nissan Rent-a-car
7-chōme-43-3 Arakawa
8 locals recommend
Nippon Car Rental Office.. Right across the road.

Entertainment & Activities

181 locals recommend
Tokyo Dome City station
1-chōme-1 Kasuga
181 locals recommend
Great for families with young kids! Very cheap
25 locals recommend
Arakawa Yuen
6-chōme-35-11 Nishiogu
25 locals recommend
Great for families with young kids! Very cheap