Guidebook for Arakawa-ku
Shopping
Three generations of bamboo craftsmen have practised their art at this Yanaka shop, which was first established back in 1908. The elegant products on display.
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Three generations of bamboo craftsmen have practised their art at this Yanaka shop, which was first established back in 1908. The elegant products on display.
This maze of streets next to the railway tracks between Ueno and Okachimachi stations comprises two markets: the covered Ueno Centre Mall and open-air Ameyoko itself.
155 locals recommend
アメヤ横丁問屋街
4-chōme-10-10 UenoThis maze of streets next to the railway tracks between Ueno and Okachimachi stations comprises two markets: the covered Ueno Centre Mall and open-air Ameyoko itself.
Food Scene
This is the place to go if you want to take a day trip. Zakuro is well-known for its unique 'you-can't-finish-it-all' dinner course for just ¥2,000, including free shisha for groups of three or more.
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This is the place to go if you want to take a day trip. Zakuro is well-known for its unique 'you-can't-finish-it-all' dinner course for just ¥2,000, including free shisha for groups of three or more.
Step out of Nippori Station's south exit and look for the tanuki statue, which marks the spot for this popular 'ramen izakaya'.
137 locals recommend
Nippori Station Post Office
2-chōme-21-6 NishinipporiStep out of Nippori Station's south exit and look for the tanuki statue, which marks the spot for this popular 'ramen izakaya'.
This cozy Yanaka Ginza dining hall's mapo dofu and rice (¥800) is rich with Sichuan pepper. Delicious!
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This cozy Yanaka Ginza dining hall's mapo dofu and rice (¥800) is rich with Sichuan pepper. Delicious!
Essentials
From its name, you’d expect this five-floor store to sell, well, tomatoes. Instead, it sells fabric at wholesale prices.
6 locals recommend
Tomato Fabrics
6-chōme-44-6 HigashinipporiFrom its name, you’d expect this five-floor store to sell, well, tomatoes. Instead, it sells fabric at wholesale prices.
Everything Else
Yanesen area interior designer Michiya Nakanishi planned this spacious gym, which features walls for everyone from first-timers to experienced climbers. Beginner classes and rentals are available.
7 locals recommend
Tourist Information & Culture Center YANESEN
3-chōme-13-7 YanakaYanesen area interior designer Michiya Nakanishi planned this spacious gym, which features walls for everyone from first-timers to experienced climbers. Beginner classes and rentals are available.
The closest station from this apartment (2 min. walk). Direct access from the Narita airport. Also the JR line has a very convenient access to all the popular spots in Tokyo.
44 locals recommend
Nishi-Nippori Station
5-chōme-22 NishinipporiThe closest station from this apartment (2 min. walk). Direct access from the Narita airport. Also the JR line has a very convenient access to all the popular spots in Tokyo.
Sightseeing
Yanaka Matsunoya This is the flagship store of daily goods supplier Matsunoya, founded in 1945. Housing traditional brooms, dustpans and sieves.
56 locals recommend
Yanaka
Yanaka Matsunoya This is the flagship store of daily goods supplier Matsunoya, founded in 1945. Housing traditional brooms, dustpans and sieves.
Famous for their summer Japanese festivals. Built in 1659, this temple is popular with people praying for safe childbirth and well-being for their children, and hosts the annual Asagao festival.
鬼子母神
1-chōme-12-16 ShitayaFamous for their summer Japanese festivals. Built in 1659, this temple is popular with people praying for safe childbirth and well-being for their children, and hosts the annual Asagao festival.
If you want to see the modern Japanese culture! This is the place to be.
478 locals recommend
Akihabara Station
If you want to see the modern Japanese culture! This is the place to be.
Many tourist services including 2-story Tokyo sky bus to tour around Tokyo!
558 locals recommend
Tokyo Station Gallery
1-chōme-9-1 MarunouchiMany tourist services including 2-story Tokyo sky bus to tour around Tokyo!
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageNew Tokyo landmark! Great view from the observation deck.
Famous for the Sensō-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals.
454 locals recommend
Asakusa
Famous for the Sensō-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals.
The center of the Tokyo night life scene. Also a great place go shopping (Roppongi midtown, Roppongi hills). Our personal favorite..very clean and fancy!
290 locals recommend
Roppongi
The center of the Tokyo night life scene. Also a great place go shopping (Roppongi midtown, Roppongi hills). Our personal favorite..very clean and fancy!
The most populated area in Japan! You can literally enjoy, find, and buy everything in this area.
1135 locals recommend
Shinjuku Station
3-chōme-38-1 ShinjukuThe most populated area in Japan! You can literally enjoy, find, and buy everything in this area.
Ueno Park
8 UenokōenHistoric public park! Zoo, museums.. spacious park!
Arts & Culture
The core collection housed in this 1959 Le Corbusier-designed building, Japan’s only national museum devoted to Western art.
246 locals recommend
National Museum of Western Art
7-7 UenokōenThe core collection housed in this 1959 Le Corbusier-designed building, Japan’s only national museum devoted to Western art.
The Time Square of Tokyo. A great place to shop around and experience the "true" true color of Tokyo.
266 locals recommend
Shibuya Cast
1-chōme-23-21 ShibuyaThe Time Square of Tokyo. A great place to shop around and experience the "true" true color of Tokyo.