Guidebook for Arakawa-ku

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Guidebook for Arakawa-ku

Shopping

24 hour supermarket
7 locals recommend
gourmet city Machiya
7-chōme-20-1-108 Arakawa
7 locals recommend
24 hour supermarket
Food, clothes, shoes, bars
549 locals recommend
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 Ueno
549 locals recommend
Food, clothes, shoes, bars
Harajuku- Check out TAKESHITA DORI shopping street
147 locals recommend
Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta.
6-4-3 神宮前
147 locals recommend
Harajuku- Check out TAKESHITA DORI shopping street
HUGE 100yen STORE.
13 locals recommend
Daiso
6-chōme-32-21 Machiya
13 locals recommend
HUGE 100yen STORE.
ELECTRONICS MEGA-STORE IN FRONT OF KEISEI UENO STATION.
39 locals recommend
Yodobashi Ueno
4-chōme-10-10 Ueno
39 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
TGI Fridays
4-chōme-9-6 Ueno
11 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Ueno Zoo
9-83 Uenokōen
523 locals recommend
Big Zoo
Famous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature. 10 mins away
237 locals recommend
Rikugien Garden
6-chōme-16-3 Honkomagome
237 locals recommend
Famous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature. 10 mins away

Food Scene

For a break from Asian food. Burgers, Bar & Music
11 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Asakusa Rock Shop
11 locals recommend
For a break from Asian food. Burgers, Bar & Music
Famous Traditional Teppanyaki BBQ
6 locals recommend
Hamasaku Monja Restaurant (Japanese BBQ)(Okonomiyaki)
6-chōme-4-11 Arakawa
6 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Denny's
1-chōme-1-1 Kachidoki
95 locals recommend
LICENSED FAMILY RESTAURANT. JAPANESE AND WESTERN FOOD
Japanese-style Burgers, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Salad, Snacks. Tables inside & outside.
7 locals recommend
Freshness Burger Machiya
7-chōme-46-1 Arakawa
7 locals recommend
Japanese-style Burgers, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Salad, Snacks. Tables inside & outside.
POPULAR 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
POPULAR RAMEN (NOODLE) RESTAURANT
Family Restaurant. Liquor, Coffee, Cakes.
9 locals recommend
Gusto Family Restaurant
6-chōme-6-1 Arakawa
9 locals recommend
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 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 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 locals recommend
Mister Donut
3-chōme-37-20 Sendagi
24 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Miraizaka
5-chōme-34-5 Nishinippori
14 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Ueno Park
8 Uenokōen
779 locals recommend
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 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 a fantastic lookout on the 59th floor.
FAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET.... FASHION, CROWDS, FOOD... STRAIGHT ALONG THE CHIYODA SUBWAY LINE.
317 locals recommend
Takeshita Street
1-chōme-20-10 Jingūmae
317 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Don Quijote Machiya
6-chōme-32-21 Machiya
9 locals recommend
Famous, Popular, Huge 100YEN STORE 10 mins walk or 5mins by bus
Famous, huge Toy and Figurine store. Opposite JR Ueno main entrance.
9 locals recommend
Yamashiroya
6-chōme-14-6 Ueno
9 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Tennoji Temple
7-chōme-14-8 Yanaka
7 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Toshogu Shrine
9-88 Uenokōen
38 locals recommend
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 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. 15 mins from home.
860 locals recommend
Akihabara
860 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Kawaii Monster Cafe
4-chōme-31-10 Jingūmae
103 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Hakusan Shrine
2-chōme-23-14 Nishirokugō
6 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Akihabara Electric Town
1 Chome-12 Sotokanda
15 locals recommend
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 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.

Arts & Culture

Temples, tourist area, rickshaw rides, cruises
454 locals recommend
Asakusa
454 locals recommend
Temples, tourist area, rickshaw rides, cruises
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART, IN UENO PARK
246 locals recommend
National Museum of Western Art
7-7 Uenokōen
246 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
3-1 Kitanomarukōen
56 locals recommend
World famous Art Museum
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.

Essentials

Big Supermarket open till 11pm
13 locals recommend
Akafudado Machiya
7-chōme-46-1 Arakawa
13 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
FamilyMart
1-chōme-3-2 Higashiayase
15 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Lawson Store 100 Machiya Shop
7-chōme-35-7 Arakawa
9 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
7-Eleven
521-19 Wasedatsurumakichō
51 locals recommend
Seven Eleven... Beside Machiya Station.... Open 24 hours.... Take-away Meals, Coffee, Alcohol & essentials.