Guidebook for Arakawa-ku
Sightseeing
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 UenoInteresting backstreets
Tempju ta 'Senso-ji
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaPopular. Have a rickshaw ride.
Famous Temple, Cemetery, Cultural walk. Food, Bars, Cafes.
56 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Yanaka
Famous Temple, Cemetery, Cultural walk. Food, Bars, Cafes.
Famous area for buying various textiles
46 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Triq tat-Tekstil, Nippori Textile Town
4-chōme-33-3 HigashinipporiFamous area for buying various textiles
Transport Hub and restaurants, shopping etc.
Shinkansen trains
81 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Ueno
Transport Hub and restaurants, shopping etc.
Shinkansen trains
Public Baths. (Sento). Modern and foreign-friendly.
10 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Saito yu Public Bath and Coin Laundry
6-chōme-59-2 HigashinipporiPublic Baths. (Sento). Modern and foreign-friendly.
Nezu Shrine
1-chōme-28-9 NezuFAMOUS TEMPLE & SHRINE. SHOPS, FOOD, ETC.
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.
136 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo
3-chōme-1-2 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...
JUST NEAR HARAJUKU STATION ON JR YAMANOTE LINE.
317 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Takeshita Street
1-chōme-20-10 JingūmaeFAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET....
FASHION, ANIME, CROWDS, FOOD...
JUST NEAR HARAJUKU STATION ON JR YAMANOTE LINE.
Famous Temple near Yanaka Cemetery. 5 mins from Nippori Station.
Cultural area.
7 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Tennoji Temple
7-chōme-14-8 YanakaFamous Temple near Yanaka Cemetery. 5 mins from Nippori Station.
Cultural area.
Famous Shrine in Ueno Park, near the pond and the zoo.
38 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Toshogu Shrine
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 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Shinobazunoike Bentendo Temple
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.
860 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Akihabara
World Famous "Electric Town". Tax-free Electric goods, Maid Cafes., Anime shops, etc.
Famous COSPLAY Cafe. Direct along the JR Yamanote line, at HARAJUKU, no changes. 20 mins.
103 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Kawaii Monster Cafe
4-chōme-31-10 JingūmaeFamous COSPLAY Cafe. Direct along the JR Yamanote line, at HARAJUKU, no changes. 20 mins.
Famous Temple/Shrine. Near Sendagi Station 15 min away.
6 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Hakusan Shrine
2-chōme-23-14 NishirokugōFamous Temple/Shrine. Near Sendagi Station 15 min away.
Historic TRAM LINE (Streetcar) STATION.
Toden Arakawa Tram Line.
100m along the street..
Scenic trips. See local life in real-time.
1 x min walk.
This Machiya Station is also an interesting area, famous for good traditional eateries.
7 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Machiyaekimae Station
7-chōme-50 ArakawaHistoric TRAM LINE (Streetcar) STATION.
Toden Arakawa Tram Line.
100m along the street..
Scenic trips. See local life in real-time.
1 x min walk.
This Machiya Station is also an interesting area, famous for good traditional eateries.
Order your original Traditional Japanese Name Stamp in 30 minutes from a large variety of models. 5 mins walk.
Shinimonogurui
Order your original Traditional Japanese Name Stamp in 30 minutes from a large variety of models. 5 mins walk.
Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums. 5 mins from home.
779 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Park ta' Ueno
8 UenokōenPopular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums. 5 mins from home.
"Clothes, shoes, food stuff, bars, restaurants, people, great place to visit..." Beside Ueno Station. 5mins from home.
549 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Triq tal-Kċina)
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
Temples, Hire boats, Food, Drinks, Museums, Performers, Coffee shops..
779 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Park ta' Ueno
8 UenokōenTemples, Hire boats, Food, Drinks, Museums, Performers, Coffee shops..
HUGE PARK AT END OF THE MONO-RAIL...
GRASS SLIDES....
SWINGS, ETC....
17 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Toneri Park
1-chōme-1-1 TonerikōenHUGE PARK AT END OF THE MONO-RAIL...
GRASS SLIDES....
SWINGS, ETC....
日暮里台緑地
2-chōme-58 NishinipporiInteresting park to stroll or jog to.
Temples to look at.
Nippori Minami Park
5-chōme-19-1 HigashinipporiGreen, swings, slides, relaxing.
In the center of Ueno Park.
Paddle boats, food, drinks, natural beauty.
Swans.
Flowers.
Temple
79 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Shinobazu Pond
5-20 UenokōenIn the center of Ueno Park.
Paddle boats, food, drinks, natural beauty.
Swans.
Flowers.
Temple
Famous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature.
8 mins from home
237 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Rikugien Garden
6-chōme-16-3 HonkomagomeFamous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature.
8 mins from home
Getting Around
NARITA AIRPORT SKYLINER EXPRESS...
JR YAMANOTE LINE...
KEISEI LINE... ETC.
137 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Nippori Station Post Office
2-chōme-21-6 NishinipporiNARITA AIRPORT SKYLINER EXPRESS...
JR YAMANOTE LINE...
KEISEI LINE... ETC.
Tokyo Station Gallery
1-chōme-9-1 MarunouchiShinkansen Terminal
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP...
1050yen, 40mins...
3 STOPS FROM NIPPORI....5 MINS...
ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
9 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Senjuohashi Station
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP...
1050yen, 40mins...
3 STOPS FROM NIPPORI....5 MINS...
ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
TOYOTA Rent-a-car Nippori Station Front Shop
2-chōme-26-2 NishinipporiToyota Car Rental Office....3 mins walk from the house.
Major JR Line Train Station. Shinkansen and Narita Skyliner Terminal. Many other lines, buses, restaurants, Shops.
5 mins away.
363 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Ueno Station
7-chōme-1 UenoMajor JR Line Train Station. Shinkansen and Narita Skyliner Terminal. Many other lines, buses, restaurants, Shops.
5 mins away.
Arts & Culture
Nezu Shrine
1-chōme-28-9 NezuEdo-Tokyo Museum
1-chōme-4-1 YokoamiFamous Traditional Shopping street, with food, temples, bars
141 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Yanaka Ginza
3-chōme-13-1 YanakaFamous Traditional Shopping street, with food, temples, bars
Famous Museum in Ueno Park.
246 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Arti tal-Punent
7-7 UenokōenFamous Museum in Ueno Park.
Artworks (traditional, sculpture) are displayed in a traditional japanese house customized by the artist.
9 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Asakura Museum of Sculpture
7-chōme-18-10 YanakaArtworks (traditional, sculpture) are displayed in a traditional japanese house customized by the artist.
Taitō City Calligraphy Museum
2-chōme-10-4 NegishiJapanese Traditional Art
In Ueno Park just 5 mins away
56 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Il-Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Arti Moderna, Tokyo
3-1 KitanomarukōenIn Ueno Park just 5 mins away
Japan cultural museum beside the pond in Ueno Park.
10 mins from home.
22 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Shitamachi Museum
2-1 UenokōenJapan cultural museum beside the pond in Ueno Park.
10 mins from home.
Shopping
Akihabara
Electronics, Games, Maid Cafes
Huge mall with aquarium, lookouts, food, clothes, anime shops.
290 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Sunshine City
3 Chome-1 HigashiikebukuroHuge mall with aquarium, lookouts, food, clothes, anime shops.
SUPER ELECTRONICS STORE....
TAX FREE FOR TOURISTS....
ENGLISH SPOKEN...
OPPOSITE KEISEI UENO STATION.
39 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Yodobashi Ueno
4-chōme-10-10 UenoSUPER ELECTRONICS STORE....
TAX FREE FOR TOURISTS....
ENGLISH SPOKEN...
OPPOSITE KEISEI UENO STATION.
Daiso
4-chōme-4-8 UenoFamous 100yen shop. Very popular. 5 mins away
Drinks & Nightlife
TGI Fridays
4-chōme-9-6 UenoBURGERS, BEER, COCKTAILS, FLAIR BARTENDERS, SALADS
Good food, Drinks, Music. IN JR UENO STATION
11 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Asakusa Rock Shop
Good food, Drinks, Music. IN JR UENO STATION
サルー！ラテンSAKABA
6-chōme-60-9 HigashinipporiInteresting Bar
銀座ケントス
8-chōme-2-1 GinzaKENTO'S GINZA....
GREAT OLDIES DANCE BANDS, FOOD, DRINKS....
JAPANESE CULTURE...
ビッグエコー BIG ECHO 日暮里店
2-chōme-19-7 NishinipporiPrivate rooms, food, Beer, Cocktails...fun times. 3 mins walk from home!
Hoppy Street
2-chōme-3-19 AsakusaReal Japan.
Outdoors dining, and bars.
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 SenjuPopular Craft Beer Brewery and Bar, beside nearby Kita-Senju station. Large range of local and International beers.
Essentials
FamilyMart
12-1 TakabashiInageya Arakawa Higashi-Nippori
5-chōme-7-6 HigashinipporiHuge Supermarket
AEON My basket
2-chōme-30-2 NishinipporiOpen till 1am.
Supermarket and drinks
FamilyMart Nishi-Nippori 2-Chome Store
2-chōme-29-6 NishinipporiFAMILY MART CONVENIENCE STORE.
1 MIN FROM HOME.
OPEN 24 HRS.