Guidebook for Arakawa-ku
Shopping
gourmet city Machiya
7-chōme-20-1-108 Arakawa24 hour supermarket
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 UenoFood, clothes, shoes, bars
Harajuku-
Check out TAKESHITA DORI shopping street
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Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta.
6-4-3 神宮前Harajuku-
Check out TAKESHITA DORI shopping street
Daiso
6-chōme-32-21 MachiyaHUGE 100yen STORE.
ELECTRONICS MEGA-STORE IN FRONT OF KEISEI UENO STATION.
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Yodobashi Ueno
4-chōme-10-10 UenoELECTRONICS MEGA-STORE IN FRONT OF KEISEI UENO STATION.
Drinks & Nightlife
K-Five Karaoke Bar
7-chōme-22-3 ArakawaLocal small karaoke bar
Good Food, Cocktails etc
Across the road from Keisei Ueno Staion
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TGI Fridays
4-chōme-9-6 UenoGood Food, Cocktails etc
Across the road from Keisei Ueno Staion
メロディランド町屋店 Melody Land Karaoke Boxes
1-chōme-2-11 MachiyaPRIVATE KARAOKE ROOMS, FOOD, DRINKS.
1 min walk.
バー エルマー
7-chōme-34-10 ArakawaWHISKEY BAR "ELMAR"
Tsuruichi JAPANESE SAKE BAR
Tiny local Sake Bar
Karaoke BanBan
2-chōme-2-5 MachiyaPrivate 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 SenjuPopular 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 ArakawaGreat local bar, with interesting food menu, great beer cocktails, and wine selection.
Owner speaks a little French.
Parks & Nature
Shizen Park (Shizen Koen)
7-chōme-3-3 ArakawaSwings, bicycles, fish, turtles, space, swans
Ueno Zoo
9-83 UenokōenBig Zoo
Famous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature.
10 mins away
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Irikugien Garden
6-chōme-16-3 HonkomagomeFamous park and pond. Bonsai and beautiful nature.
10 mins away
Food Scene
For a break from Asian food.
Burgers, Bar & Music
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Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Asakusa Rock Shop
For a break from Asian food.
Burgers, Bar & Music
Famous Traditional Teppanyaki BBQ
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Hamasaku Monja Restaurant (Japanese BBQ)(Okonomiyaki)
6-chōme-4-11 ArakawaFamous Traditional Teppanyaki BBQ
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
Japanese-style Burgers, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Salad, Snacks.
Tables inside & outside.
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Freshness Burger Machiya
7-chōme-46-1 ArakawaJapanese-style Burgers, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Salad, Snacks.
Tables inside & outside.
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.
Liquor, Coffee, Cakes.
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 ArakawaSECRET, LOCAL, BACKSTREET, SUSHI, COLD BEER, SAKE, UNAGI SPECIALIST (CATFISH ON RICE) RESTAURANT.
Family restaurant-
Italian, Japanese, Steak, Salad, Alcohol, etc.
CHEAP & FAMILY FRIENDLY!
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Saizeriya Family Restaurant
7-chōme-50-9 ArakawaFamily 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 ArakawaNice, 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 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....1 min walk from apartment.
Mister Donut
3-chōme-37-20 SendagiCoffee & Donuts
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 MachiyaJAPANESE 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 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.
Torichun Machiya
1-chōme-2-15 MachiyaTraditional 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.
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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.
鳥貴族 町屋店
3-chōme-1-14 MachiyaPopular 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
Ueno Park
8 UenokōenTemples, 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.
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Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo
3-chōme-1-2 HigashiikebukuroFor 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.
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Takeshita Street
1-chōme-20-10 JingūmaeFAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET....
FASHION, CROWDS, FOOD...
STRAIGHT ALONG THE CHIYODA SUBWAY LINE.
Famous, Popular, Huge 100YEN STORE
10 mins walk or 5mins by bus
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Don Quijote Machiya
6-chōme-32-21 Machiya Famous, Popular, Huge 100YEN STORE
10 mins walk or 5mins by bus
Famous, huge Toy and Figurine store. Opposite JR Ueno main entrance.
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Yamashiroya
6-chōme-14-6 UenoFamous, huge Toy and Figurine store. Opposite JR Ueno main entrance.
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.
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Tennoji Temple
7-chōme-14-8 YanakaFamous 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
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I-Toshogu Shrine
9-88 UenokōenFamous 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!
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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. 15 mins from home.
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Akihabara
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
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Kawaii Monster Cafe
4-chōme-31-10 JingūmaeFamous COSPLAY Cafe. Direct along the Green Subway line, at HARAJUKU, no changes. 25 mins
Famous Temple/Shrine. Near Sendagi Station. 15 mins away.
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Hakusan Shrine
2-chōme-23-14 NishirokugōFamous 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.
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Akihabara Electric Town
1 Chome-12 SotokandaWorld famous Electrical Goods Shopping area. Dirt Free. Maid Cafes. Anime Shops. Crowds. Eateries. 15 mins away.
はんこ屋さん２１町屋店
6-chōme-3-13 ArakawaJapanese Name Stamp (Hanko) Shop. Get your own name stamp made!? 2 mins walk.
Taiyuyama Temple
7-chōme-17-3 ArakawaJapanese 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.
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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.
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Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Indlu yezixhobo zokupheka)
3-chōme-18-2 MatsugayaFamous Kitchenware Market Street. Runs between Ueno & Asakusa. Traditional Area. Many shops selling Plates, Pottery, Knives, Cutlery, Glassware....interesting.
Arts & Culture
Asakusa
Temples, tourist area, rickshaw rides, cruises
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART, IN UENO PARK
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Iziko Lomuzi Wokubaluleka Womzantsi
7-7 UenokōenNATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART, IN UENO PARK
Tansuya
7-chōme-50-9 ArakawaKIMONO SHOP....
ABOVE McDONALDS,....
MACHIYA STATION BLDG.
I-National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
3-1 KitanomarukōenWorld famous Art Museum
Japan cultural museum beside the pond in Ueno Park.
10 mins from home.
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I-Museum yase-Shitamachi
2-1 UenokōenJapan cultural museum beside the pond in Ueno Park.
10 mins from home.
Essentials
Akafudado Machiya
7-chōme-46-1 ArakawaBig Supermarket open till 11pm
Sun Merry Bakery
7-chōme-50-9 ArakawaBAKERY- Bread, Cakes, Sandwiches, Cakes
FamilyMart
1-chōme-3-2 HigashiayaseGroceries and take out food
Liquor Shop Ooyama
6 Chome-3 ArakawaFRIENDLY LIQUOR STORE....
GOOD WINE SELECTION, TOO.
Lawson Store 100 Machiya Shop
7-chōme-35-7 Arakawa100yen STORE... OPEN 24HRS.
Fresh market Machiya store
6-chōme-2-8 ArakawaTRADITIONAL SUPERMARKET AND TAKE-OUT
Seven Eleven...
Beside Machiya Station....
Open 24 hours....
Take-away Meals, Coffee, Alcohol & essentials.
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7-Eleven
521-19 WasedatsurumakichōSeven Eleven...
Beside Machiya Station....
Open 24 hours....
Take-away Meals, Coffee, Alcohol & essentials.