Guidebook for Arakawa-ku

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Guidebook for Arakawa-ku

Sightseeing

Interesting backstreets
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Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 Ueno
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Interesting backstreets
Popular. Have a rickshaw ride.
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Senso-ji Temple
2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa
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Popular. Have a rickshaw ride.
Famous Temple, Cemetery, Cultural walk. Food, Bars, Cafes.
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Yanaka
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Famous Temple, Cemetery, Cultural walk. Food, Bars, Cafes.
Famous area for buying various textiles
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Fabric Street, Nippori Textile Town
4-chōme-33-3 Higashinippori
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Famous area for buying various textiles
Transport Hub and restaurants, shopping etc. Shinkansen trains
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Ueno
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Transport Hub and restaurants, shopping etc. Shinkansen trains
Public Baths. (Sento). Modern and foreign-friendly.
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Saito yu Public Bath and Coin Laundry
6-chōme-59-2 Higashinippori
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Public Baths. (Sento). Modern and foreign-friendly.
FAMOUS TEMPLE & SHRINE. SHOPS, FOOD, ETC.
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Nezu Shrine
1-chōme-28-9 Nezu
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FAMOUS 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.
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Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo
3-chōme-1-2 Higashiikebukuro
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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.
FAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET.... FASHION, ANIME, CROWDS, FOOD... JUST NEAR HARAJUKU STATION ON JR YAMANOTE LINE.
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Takeshita Street
1-chōme-20-10 Jingūmae
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FAMOUS 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.
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Tennoji Temple
7-chōme-14-8 Yanaka
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Famous Temple near Yanaka Cemetery. 5 mins from Nippori Station. Cultural area.
Famous Shrine in Ueno Park, near the pond and the zoo.
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Toshogu Shrine
9-88 Uenokōen
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Famous 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!
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Shinobazunoike Bentendo Temple
2-1 Uenokōen
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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.
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Akihabara
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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.
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Kawaii Monster Cafe
4-chōme-31-10 Jingūmae
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Famous COSPLAY Cafe. Direct along the JR Yamanote line, at HARAJUKU, no changes. 20 mins.
Famous Temple/Shrine. Near Sendagi Station 15 min away.
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Hakusan Shrine
2-chōme-23-14 Nishirokugō
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Famous 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.
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Machiyaekimae Station
7-chōme-50 Arakawa
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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.
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.
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Ueno Park
8 Uenokōen
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Popular 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.
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Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 Ueno
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"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.
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Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Kitchenware Street)
3-chōme-18-2 Matsugaya
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Famous 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..
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Ueno Park
8 Uenokōen
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Temples, Hire boats, Food, Drinks, Museums, Performers, Coffee shops..
HUGE PARK AT END OF THE MONO-RAIL... GRASS SLIDES.... SWINGS, ETC....
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Toneri Park
1-chōme-1-1 Tonerikōen
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HUGE PARK AT END OF THE MONO-RAIL... GRASS SLIDES.... SWINGS, ETC....
Interesting park to stroll or jog to. Temples to look at.
日暮里台緑地
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Interesting park to stroll or jog to. Temples to look at.
Green, swings, slides, relaxing.
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Nippori Minami Park
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Green, swings, slides, relaxing.
In the center of Ueno Park. Paddle boats, food, drinks, natural beauty. Swans. Flowers. Temple
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Shinobazu Pond
5-20 Uenokōen
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In 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
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Rikugien Garden
6-chōme-16-3 Honkomagome
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Famous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature. 8 mins from home

Getting Around

NARITA AIRPORT SKYLINER EXPRESS... JR YAMANOTE LINE... KEISEI LINE... ETC.
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Nippori Station Post Office
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NARITA AIRPORT SKYLINER EXPRESS... JR YAMANOTE LINE... KEISEI LINE... ETC.
Shinkansen Terminal
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Tokyo Station Gallery
1-chōme-9-1 Marunouchi
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Shinkansen Terminal
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP... 1050yen, 40mins... 3 STOPS FROM NIPPORI....5 MINS... ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
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Senjuohashi Station
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HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP... 1050yen, 40mins... 3 STOPS FROM NIPPORI....5 MINS... ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
Toyota Car Rental Office....3 mins walk from the house.
TOYOTA Rent-a-car Nippori Station Front Shop
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Toyota 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.
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Ueno Station
7-chōme-1 Ueno
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Major JR Line Train Station. Shinkansen and Narita Skyliner Terminal. Many other lines, buses, restaurants, Shops. 5 mins away.

Arts & Culture

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Nezu Shrine
1-chōme-28-9 Nezu
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Edo-Tokyo Museum
1-chōme-4-1 Yokoami
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Famous Traditional Shopping street, with food, temples, bars
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Yanaka Ginza
3-chōme-13-1 Yanaka
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Famous Traditional Shopping street, with food, temples, bars
Famous Museum in Ueno Park.
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National Museum of Western Art
7-7 Uenokōen
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Famous Museum in Ueno Park.
Artworks (traditional, sculpture) are displayed in a traditional japanese house customized by the artist.
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Asakura Museum of Sculpture
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Artworks (traditional, sculpture) are displayed in a traditional japanese house customized by the artist.
Japanese Traditional Art
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Taitō City Calligraphy Museum
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Japanese Traditional Art
In Ueno Park just 5 mins away
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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
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In Ueno Park just 5 mins away
Japan cultural museum beside the pond in Ueno Park. 10 mins from home.
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Shitamachi Museum
2-1 Uenokōen
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Japan cultural museum beside the pond in Ueno Park. 10 mins from home.

Shopping

Electronics, Games, Maid Cafes
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Akihabara
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Electronics, Games, Maid Cafes
Huge mall with aquarium, lookouts, food, clothes, anime shops.
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Sunshine City
3 Chome-1 Higashiikebukuro
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Huge mall with aquarium, lookouts, food, clothes, anime shops.
SUPER ELECTRONICS STORE.... TAX FREE FOR TOURISTS.... ENGLISH SPOKEN... OPPOSITE KEISEI UENO STATION.
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Yodobashi Ueno
4-chōme-10-10 Ueno
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SUPER ELECTRONICS STORE.... TAX FREE FOR TOURISTS.... ENGLISH SPOKEN... OPPOSITE KEISEI UENO STATION.
Famous 100yen shop. Very popular. 5 mins away
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Daiso
4-chōme-4-8 Ueno
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Famous 100yen shop. Very popular. 5 mins away

Drinks & Nightlife

BURGERS, BEER, COCKTAILS, FLAIR BARTENDERS, SALADS
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TGI Fridays
4-chōme-9-6 Ueno
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BURGERS, BEER, COCKTAILS, FLAIR BARTENDERS, SALADS
Good food, Drinks, Music. IN JR UENO STATION
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Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Asakusa Rock Shop
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Good food, Drinks, Music. IN JR UENO STATION
Interesting Bar
サルー！ラテンSAKABA
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Interesting Bar
KENTO'S GINZA.... GREAT OLDIES DANCE BANDS, FOOD, DRINKS.... JAPANESE CULTURE...
銀座ケントス
8-chōme-2-1 Ginza
KENTO'S GINZA.... GREAT OLDIES DANCE BANDS, FOOD, DRINKS.... JAPANESE CULTURE...
Private rooms, food, Beer, Cocktails...fun times. 3 mins walk from home!
ビッグエコー BIG ECHO 日暮里店
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Private rooms, food, Beer, Cocktails...fun times. 3 mins walk from home!
Real Japan. Outdoors dining, and bars.
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Hoppy Street
2-chōme-3-19 Asakusa
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Real 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 Senju
Popular Craft Beer Brewery and Bar, beside nearby Kita-Senju station. Large range of local and International beers.

Essentials

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FamilyMart
12-1 Takabashi
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Huge Supermarket
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Inageya Arakawa Higashi-Nippori
5-chōme-7-6 Higashinippori
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Huge Supermarket
Open till 1am. Supermarket and drinks
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AEON My basket
2-chōme-30-2 Nishinippori
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Open till 1am. Supermarket and drinks
FAMILY MART CONVENIENCE STORE. 1 MIN FROM HOME. OPEN 24 HRS.
FamilyMart Nishi-Nippori 2-Chome Store
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FAMILY MART CONVENIENCE STORE. 1 MIN FROM HOME. OPEN 24 HRS.