Guidebook for Arakawa-ku
Entertainment & Activities
Ueno Zoo
9-83 UenokōenFamous Zoo, with Pandas, Mono-rail and more.
Ride the Toden Streetcar there....
Arakawa Yuenchi Mae Station....
Good for family and kids....
So cheap!...
15 mins from home!
Arakawayuenchi-Mae Station
5-chōme-28 NishioguRide the Toden Streetcar there....
Arakawa Yuenchi Mae Station....
Good for family and kids....
So cheap!...
15 mins from home!
Tokyo Dome City
1-chōme-3-61 KōrakuAmusement park and restaurants.
Kidzania.
Kids can try work experience for various jobs, great fun!
English spoken
29 locals raden deze aan
KidZania Tokyo
2-chōme-4-9 ToyosuKidzania.
Kids can try work experience for various jobs, great fun!
English spoken
Tallest building in the .....
Has a lookout and shops, restaurants.
1847 locals raden deze aan
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageTallest building in the .....
Has a lookout and shops, restaurants.
Sunshine Aquarium
3-chōme-3-1 HigashiikebukuroAlso great lookout, shopping and restaurants
Ueno Zoo
9-83 UenokōenFAMOUS ZOO...
PANDAS....
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 locals raden deze aan
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.
Japanese and English Movies. 5 mins from Ueno station nearby.
7 locals raden deze aan
Toho Cinemas Ueno
3-chōme-24-6 UenoJapanese and English Movies. 5 mins from Ueno station nearby.
Tokyo's first Amusement Park, dates back to when Asakusa was the centre of Tokyo.
298 locals raden deze aan
Hanayashiki
2-chōme-28-1 AsakusaTokyo's first Amusement Park, dates back to when Asakusa was the centre of Tokyo.
Sightseeing
For Pokemon fans.
Sunshine city also has a lookout and restaurants.
136 locals raden deze aan
Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo
3-chōme-1-2 HigashiikebukuroFor Pokemon fans.
Sunshine city also has a lookout and restaurants.
Yanaka
A nice walk with cafes, galleries, temples, etc.
Shops, Fashion, Food, Exciting.
30 mins direct from Machiya
9 locals raden deze aan
Takeshita Dori Entrance
1-chōme-6 JingūmaeShops, Fashion, Food, Exciting.
30 mins direct from Machiya
Senso-ji
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaHistoric Temple and shops. Popular Tourist Attraction
FAMOUS TEMPLE & SHRINE.....
SHOPS, FOOD, ETC.....
NEZU STATION, 3 STOPS ON THE SUBWAY.
50 locals raden deze aan
Nezu-jinja
1-chōme-28-9 NezuFAMOUS TEMPLE & SHRINE.....
SHOPS, FOOD, ETC.....
NEZU STATION, 3 STOPS ON THE SUBWAY.
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.
290 locals raden deze aan
Sunshine City
3 Chome-1 HigashiikebukuroFor 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...
STRAIGHT ALONG THE CHIYODA SUBWAY LINE.
317 locals raden deze aan
Takeshita (straat)
1-chōme-20-10 JingūmaeFAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET....
FASHION, ANIME, CROWDS, FOOD...
STRAIGHT ALONG THE CHIYODA SUBWAY LINE.
Tokyo's highest City Lookout, Restaurants, Bars, Shops
104 locals raden deze aan
Tokyo Skytree Station
1-chōme-1-4 OshiageTokyo's highest City Lookout, Restaurants, Bars, Shops
World Famous, Popular, Huge 100 Yen store. 10 mins by bus or 20min walk from house.
9 locals raden deze aan
Don Quijote Machiya
6-chōme-32-21 MachiyaWorld Famous, Popular, Huge 100 Yen store. 10 mins by bus or 20min walk from house.
Famous, huge Toy and figurine store. Opposite JR Ueno main entrance.
9 locals raden deze aan
Yamashiroya
6-chōme-14-6 Ueno Famous, 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 home.
A great cultural area, including Yanaka Tourist Walk.
7 locals raden deze aan
Tennoji Temple
7-chōme-14-8 YanakaFamous Temple near Yanaka Cemetery. 5 mins from Nippori Station. 10 mins from home.
A great cultural area, including Yanaka Tourist Walk.
Toshogu-heiligdom
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!
14 locals raden deze aan
Shinobazunoike Bentendo-tempel
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. 20 mins from home.
860 locals raden deze aan
Akihabara
World Famous "Electric Town". Tax-free Electric goods, Maid Cafes., Anime shops, etc. 20 mins from home.
Famous COSPLAY Cafe. Direct along the Green Subway line, at HARAJUKU / Meiji-Jingumae, no train changes. 27 mins.
103 locals raden deze aan
Kawaii Monster Cafe
4-chōme-31-10 JingūmaeFamous COSPLAY Cafe. Direct along the Green Subway line, at HARAJUKU / Meiji-Jingumae, no train changes. 27 mins.
Hakusan Shrine
2-chōme-23-14 NishirokugōFamous Shrine/Temple near Sendagi Station. 15 mins away.
Historic TRAM LINE (Streetcar) station. Beside Machiya Metro Station. Scenic trips. See local life in real-time. 1 x min walk.
7 locals raden deze aan
Machiyaekimae Station
7-chōme-50 ArakawaHistoric TRAM LINE (Streetcar) station. Beside Machiya Metro Station. 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 locals raden deze aan
Akihabara Electric Town
1 Chome-12 SotokandaWorld famous Electrical Goods Shopping area. Dirt Free. Maid Cafes. Anime Shops. Crowds. Eateries.
はんこ屋さん２１町屋店
6-chōme-3-13 ArakawaJapanese Name Stamp Shop. Order your own name stamp in Japanese?? 4 mins walk.
Taiyuyama Temple
7-chōme-17-3 ArakawaJapanese Buddhist Temple. 5 mins walk. Near Keisei Machiya Station.
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 UenoFamous Kitchenware Market Street. Runs between Ueno & Asakusa. Traditional Area. Many shops selling Plates, Pottery, Knives, Cutlery, Glassware....interesting.
176 locals raden deze aan
Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Keukengerei Straat)
3-chōme-18-2 MatsugayaFamous Kitchenware Market Street. Runs between Ueno & Asakusa. Traditional Area. Many shops selling Plates, Pottery, Knives, Cutlery, Glassware....interesting.
Food Scene
Restaurants, Shops,
Funky backstreet bars.
Huge Park- Ueno Koen with Boat Rentals.
363 locals raden deze aan
Ueno Station
7-chōme-1 UenoRestaurants, Shops,
Funky backstreet bars.
Huge Park- Ueno Koen with Boat Rentals.
English Menu Sushi Train.
Pictures.
One stop away on Keisei Line- Senju Ohashi Station.
1-13 Senjuhashidochō
English Menu Sushi Train.
Pictures.
One stop away on Keisei Line- Senju Ohashi Station.
English Spoken.
Take-out OK.
English Menu with Pictures.
Family Friendly.
5 mins walk from House.
In front of ShinMikawashima Station.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Asian Spice Dining
5-chōme-18-2 ArakawaEnglish Spoken.
Take-out OK.
English Menu with Pictures.
Family Friendly.
5 mins walk from House.
In front of ShinMikawashima Station.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Open 24 hrs
Picture menu.
Eat-in or Take-out.
Beef & Rice, Curry, Pork, Salad, Miso Soup.....
100m from house on foot.
Nishinippori, 1 Chome−1−１
Open 24 hrs
Picture menu.
Eat-in or Take-out.
Beef & Rice, Curry, Pork, Salad, Miso Soup.....
100m from house on foot.
Many family friendly restaurants downstairs at the station, but also around that area.
7 locals raden deze aan
Machiyaekimae Station
7-chōme-50 ArakawaMany family friendly restaurants downstairs at the station, but also around that area.
Authentic traditional Teppanyaki, Okonomiyaki BBQ
Cold drinks
6 locals raden deze aan
Hamasaku Monja Restaurant (Japanese BBQ)(Okonomiyaki)
6-chōme-4-11 ArakawaAuthentic traditional Teppanyaki, Okonomiyaki BBQ
Cold drinks
Arata. Ramen Noodles, Gyoza, Drinks
Friendly Noodles, Gyoza, Japanese TV and cold beer, etc
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
Jirorian Garlic Ramen Diner
7-chōme-39-4 ArakawaRAMEN NOODLES, RICE DISHES, GYOZA, BEER, COCKTAILS
BURGERS, BEER/WINE, COFFEE, SNACKS...
OUTSIDE TABLES AVAIL.
7 locals raden deze aan
Freshness Burger Machiya
7-chōme-46-1 ArakawaBURGERS, BEER/WINE, COFFEE, SNACKS...
OUTSIDE TABLES AVAIL.
横浜家系ラーメン 檜家 町屋店
7-chōme-39-2 ArakawaPOPULAR RAMEN NOODLE RESTAURANT.
Gusto Family Restaurant
6-chōme-6-1 ArakawaFamily Restaurant.
Meals, Liquor, Coffee, Cakes.
ラーメンたんぽぽ
6-chōme-53-11 ArakawaAUTHENTIC LOCAL RAMEN NOODLE RESTAURANT.....
5 MINS WALK.
Bistro Nature
ITALIAN RESTAURANT. GOOD FOOD & WINES, JAPANESE-STYLE.
SECRET, LOCAL, BACKSTREET, SUSHI, COLD BEER, SAKE, UNAGI SPECIALIST (CATFISH ON RICE) RESTAURANT....
2 MINS WALK FROM HOUSE.
Kakido Japanese Restaurant/Bar
6-chōme-47-8 ArakawaSECRET, LOCAL, BACKSTREET, SUSHI, COLD BEER, SAKE, UNAGI SPECIALIST (CATFISH ON RICE) RESTAURANT....
2 MINS WALK FROM HOUSE.
Family restaurant-
Italian, Japanese, Steak, Salad, Wine, Beer, etc.
Under McDonalds at Machiya Station building.
CHEAP & FAMILY FRIENDLY!
7 locals raden deze aan
Saizeriya Family Restaurant
7-chōme-50-9 ArakawaFamily restaurant-
Italian, Japanese, Steak, Salad, Wine, Beer, etc.
Under McDonalds at Machiya Station building.
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 ArakawaNice, local Cafe, with Curry, Coffee, Wine, and friendly local owner who speaks English. Open for lunch. (Dinner if you book)
Tiny, backstreet Japanese restaurant Izakaya.
Not much English spoken, but true LOCAL experience...
三寛
Tiny, backstreet Japanese restaurant Izakaya.
Not much English spoken, but true LOCAL experience...
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
CoCo Ichibanya
5-chōme-8-8 NishishinjukuFamous Japanese curry. English menu
Origin Box Lunch
Take out healthy food 24hrs 7 mins walk
JAPANESE RESTAURANT WITH DRINKS....
FAMILY FRIENDLY.....ENGLISH & PICTURE MENU......FAMILY ROOMS IF AVAILABLE.......RECOMMENDED. ...7 MINS WALK
Sakanaya Dojo.
1-chōme-3-3 MachiyaJAPANESE RESTAURANT WITH DRINKS....
FAMILY FRIENDLY.....ENGLISH & PICTURE 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 ArakawaDelicious 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.
Matsuno Sushi
5-chōme-49-8 ArakawaTraditional Local Sushi Restaurant and drinks. 2 mins walk.
Japanese food and drinks restaurant...
English menu.
Yakitori, Sushi, Salads, Beer, Wine, Sake.
Good for Families, Couples or Groups.
Open till 3am or later.
7 mins walk.
14 locals raden deze aan
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.
7 mins walk.
Popular Yakitori Restaurant. Authentic Yakitori (Chicken & Meat on skewers) and Icy Beer. 10 mins walk
鳥貴族 町屋店
3-chōme-1-14 MachiyaPopular Yakitori Restaurant. Authentic Yakitori (Chicken & Meat on skewers) and Icy Beer. 10 mins walk
UCC Café Plaza
UCC Coffee Shop.
Great coffee and meals.
6 mins 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. 5 mins walk.
Tori-ya Ebisu. Chicken Restaurant
Authentic Japanese restaurant. Great view of trains and tram. Vibrant, friendly, old-school atmosphere- food and drinks. 5 mins walk.
Shopping
Famous Japanese Department Store above the station, and little restaurants and bars outside.
3-chōme-92 Senju
Famous Japanese Department Store above the station, and little restaurants and bars outside.
Ameyoko market Ueno
Funky backstreet stores, bars, Yakitori and restaurants
Knifes, Plates, Kitchen supplies! INTERESTING!
176 locals raden deze aan
Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Keukengerei Straat)
3-chōme-18-2 MatsugayaKnifes, Plates, Kitchen supplies! INTERESTING!
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 UenoBackstreet food, drinks, clothes, brands
Daiso
6-chōme-32-21 MachiyaHUGE 100yen STORE....
15 mins stroll from home.
ABOVE McDONALDS AT MACHIYA STATION.....
RESTAURANTS, BARS, COFFEE SHOP AT B1 LEVEL.....
CLOTHES, KIMONO, SHOES, COSMETICS, 100YEN SHOP.
Sunpop Machiya- shopping mall.
7-chōme-50-9 ArakawaABOVE McDONALDS AT MACHIYA STATION.....
RESTAURANTS, BARS, COFFEE SHOP AT B1 LEVEL.....
CLOTHES, KIMONO, SHOES, COSMETICS, 100YEN SHOP.
Essentials
gourmet city Machiya
7-chōme-20-1-108 Arakawa24 hours OPEN... SUPERMARKET & TAKE-OUT MEALS
Akafudado Machiya
7-chōme-46-1 ArakawaLarge store. Open till 11pm.
Sun Merry Bakery
7-chōme-50-9 ArakawaBAKERY- Bread, Snacks, Cakes
CONVENIENCE STORE.
1 MIN FROM HOME.
OPEN 24 HOURS.
TAKE-OUT MEALS, ALCOHOL, TOO.
82 locals raden deze aan
7-Eleven
3-chōme-20-3 RyōgokuCONVENIENCE STORE.
1 MIN FROM HOME.
OPEN 24 HOURS.
TAKE-OUT MEALS, ALCOHOL, TOO.
Liquor Shop Ooyama
6 Chome-3 ArakawaFRIENDLY LIQUOR STORE....
GOOD WINE SELECTION....
JAPANESE SAKE, ETC.
Lawson Store 100 Machiya Shop
7-chōme-35-7 Arakawa100YEN LAWSON. OPEN 24HRS
TRADITIONAL JAPANESE LOCAL SUPERMARKET WITH TAKE-OUT MEALS....2 MINS FROM HOUSE.
Fresh market Machiya store
6-chōme-2-8 ArakawaTRADITIONAL JAPANESE LOCAL SUPERMARKET WITH TAKE-OUT MEALS....2 MINS FROM HOUSE.
Getting Around
Machiya Station
7-chōme-40 Arakawa3 train lines hub, and buses
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..
9 locals raden deze aan
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 3 mins walk.
4 mins walk from the house. A couple of good restaurants, too.
2 mins to JR Nippori.
4 mins to JR Ueno.
8 locals raden deze aan
Shim-Mikawashima Station
6-chōme-2 Nishinippori4 mins walk from the house. A couple of good restaurants, too.
2 mins to JR Nippori.
4 mins to JR Ueno.
Big JR Hub station. This is where you take the Skyliner to Narita Airport (37mins direct). Many other train and bus lines. Also Yanaka Cultural area, right next door. 5 mins from home.
137 locals raden deze aan
Nippori Station Post Office
2-chōme-21-6 NishinipporiBig JR Hub station. This is where you take the Skyliner to Narita Airport (37mins direct). Many other train and bus lines. Also Yanaka Cultural area, right next door. 5 mins from home.
Drinks & Nightlife
Burgers, Bar, Music videos. In JR Ueno Station, 5 mins away.
11 locals raden deze aan
Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Asakusa Rock Shop
Burgers, Bar, Music videos. In JR Ueno Station, 5 mins away.
メロディランド町屋店 Melody Land Karaoke Boxes
1-chōme-2-11 MachiyaMELODY LAND.....
PRIVATE KARAOKE ROOMS, FOOD, DRINKS.
Tsuruichi JAPANESE SAKE BAR
Popular Craft Beer Brewery and Bar, beside nearby Kita-Senju station. Large range of local and International beers. 5 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. 5 mins away.
Great local bar, with interesting food menu, great beer cocktails, and wine selection.
Owner speaks a little French.
4 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.
4 minutes walk from home.