Guidebook for Arakawa-ku
Food Scene
Gusto
5-chōme-52-2 HigashinipporiGUSTO.Family Restaurant.
Capricciosa
3-chōme-2-9 NishishinjukuItalian food
Bamiyan
4-chōme-7-8 ShirokanedaiChinese family restaurant.
Restaurant Abreuvoir
1-chōme-1-1 YayoiSuper famous restaurant。
Nakamoto Okachimachi
Ramen Restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wine Bar Machérie - ワインバー マシェリ
3-chōme-43-4 YushimaWine Bar.
HUB
6-chōme-16-18 UenoBAR
Bar Isshee
3-chōme-36-11 SendagiBar
Starbucks
35 信濃町Starbucks
上野 隠れ家 Bar JON‐NOVI
2-chōme-5-7 UenoKaraoke+Bar.
Sightseeing
Akihabara
AKIHABARA
Hanazono Shrine
5-chōme-17-3 ShinjukuHanazono Shrine.
Formerly the highest building in Japan with 250m high observatory with 360 view of Tokyo
1436 locals recommend
Tokyo Tower
4-chōme-2-8 ShibakōenFormerly the highest building in Japan with 250m high observatory with 360 view of Tokyo
Tokyo skytree-The latest landmark of Tokyo. The highest building in Japan. Observatory at 600m high.
1847 locals recommend
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageTokyo skytree-The latest landmark of Tokyo. The highest building in Japan. Observatory at 600m high.
Meiji Jingu Treasure House
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōMeiji Jingu Shrine, the most famous in Tokyo.
Kabukicho
Night entertainment spot
You can see a beautiful night view free from the observation deck 202 meters high. (Free)
540 locals recommend
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings
2-chōme-8-1 NishishinjukuYou can see a beautiful night view free from the observation deck 202 meters high. (Free)
Shinjuku Golden Gai
1-chōme-1-6 KabukichōYou can drink at a historical(1960-70) Japanese place.
Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 TsukijiThe biggest market in Japan.
Parks & Nature
Hibiyakoen
Japanese traditional city park.
Yoyogi Park
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōVery large park near the Shibuya Station.
Large park in the middle of Shinjuku. Really quiet at night, good for a walk.
457 locals recommend
Shinjuku Chuo Park
2-chōme-11 NishishinjukuLarge park in the middle of Shinjuku. Really quiet at night, good for a walk.
You can see Japanese style garden and beautiful Sakura in Spring.
2181 locals recommend
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
11 NaitōmachiYou can see Japanese style garden and beautiful Sakura in Spring.
Uenokoen
Ueno Park.
Arts & Culture
Ryōgoku Kokugikan, also known as Ryougoku Sumo Hall, is an indoor sporting arena located in the Yokoami neighborhood of Sumida, one of the 23 wards of Tokyo in Japan, next to the Edo-Tokyo Museum.
564 locals recommend
Ryogoku Kokugikan
1-chōme-3-28 YokoamiRyōgoku Kokugikan, also known as Ryougoku Sumo Hall, is an indoor sporting arena located in the Yokoami neighborhood of Sumida, one of the 23 wards of Tokyo in Japan, next to the Edo-Tokyo Museum.
National Museum of Western Art
7-7 UenokōenNational Museum of Western Art
Samurai Museum
2-chōme-25-6 KabukichōSamurai Museum
The Ueno Royal Museum
1-2 UenokōenUeno Mori Museum.
Shopping
Keio department store stocks a wide range of Japanese cosmetic brands. Directly connected to Shinjuku Station.
140 locals recommend
Keio Department Store Shinjuku
1-chōme-1-4 NishishinjukuKeio department store stocks a wide range of Japanese cosmetic brands. Directly connected to Shinjuku Station.
BICQLO
3-chōme-29-1 ShinjukuBig electrical store and UNIQLO which is a cloth shop
Takashimaya Shinjuku
5-chōme-24-2 SendagayaBig department store
An excellent showcase of a large-scale Japanese electronics store. Yodobashi Shinjuku West, the flagship, houses an abundant variety of cameras, appliances, televisions, watches, video games, and more
311 locals recommend
Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku West Main Store
1-chōme-11-1 NishishinjukuAn excellent showcase of a large-scale Japanese electronics store. Yodobashi Shinjuku West, the flagship, houses an abundant variety of cameras, appliances, televisions, watches, video games, and more
Isetan Shinjuku Store
3-chōme-14-1 ShinjukuBig department store
Essentials
Thermae Yu
1-chōme-1-2 KabukichōHot spring, public bath. Near by the apartment.
FamilyMart Nippori Station Front
2-chōme-19-1 Nishinippori24h-convenience store
7-Eleven Nippori Station North Shop
2-chōme-21-6 Nishinippori24h-convenience store
FamilyMart
6-chōme-38-11 Higashinippori24h-convenience store