Guidebook for Arakawa-ku
Parks & Nature
Shizen Park (Shizen Koen)
7-chōme-3-3 ArakawaJogging, pool, swings, bicycles for kids, animals, greenery
Ueno Park
8 UenokōenTemples, food, coffee shops, art and science museums.
Ueno Zoo
9-83 UenokōenFamily day out.
Food Scene
Famous Okonomiyaki, Monja, Teppanyaki restaurant. I min from home.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Hamasaku Monja Restaurant (Japanese BBQ)(Okonomiyaki)
6-chōme-4-11 ArakawaFamous Okonomiyaki, Monja, Teppanyaki restaurant. I min from home.
English menu.
Authentic, vibrant, old school Japanese restaurant
Yarukijaya Traditional Restaurant. (English Menu, Sushi Izakaya)
English menu.
Authentic, vibrant, old school Japanese restaurant
Miraizaka
5-chōme-34-5 NishinipporiGreat japanese food and drinks.
Picture menu
Nonsmoking section
CoCo Ichibanya
5-chōme-8-8 NishishinjukuFamous Japanese Curry restaurant
gourmet city Machiya
7-chōme-20-1-108 Arakawa24 Hour Supermarket
アゲルヤ町屋店
English Self Serve Menu
Torattoria Tram Locale
6-chōme-7-5 ArakawaITALIAN FOOD AND WINE
Denny's
1-chōme-1-1 KachidokiLICENSED FAMILY RESTAURANT
Japanese-style Burgers, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Salad.
Tables inside & outside.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Freshness Burger Machiya
7-chōme-46-1 ArakawaJapanese-style Burgers, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Salad.
Tables inside & outside.
横浜家系ラーメン 檜家 町屋店
7-chōme-39-2 ArakawaTRADITIONAL RAMEN (noodle) RESTAURANT
BBQ Beef and Asian Curry with cold drinks....
English Menu...
Open 11-11.
Sakura BBQ & Curry Restaurant/Bar
BBQ Beef and Asian Curry with cold drinks....
English Menu...
Open 11-11.
Gusto Family Restaurant
6-chōme-6-1 ArakawaFamily Restaurant.
Liquor, Coffee, Cakes.
JAPANESE RESTAURANT WITH DRINKS....
FAMILY FRIENDLY.....PICTURE MENU......FAMILY ROOMS IF AVAILABLE.......RECOMMENDED.
Sakanaya Dojo.
1-chōme-3-3 MachiyaJAPANESE RESTAURANT WITH DRINKS....
FAMILY FRIENDLY.....PICTURE MENU......FAMILY ROOMS IF AVAILABLE.......RECOMMENDED.
Bistro Nature
ITALIAN RESTAURANT. GOOD FOOD & WINES, JAPANESE-STYLE.
SECRET, LOCAL BACKSTREET, SUSHI, BEER, SAKE, UNAGI (CATFISH ON RICE) RESTAURANT.
Kakido Japanese Restaurant/Bar
6-chōme-47-8 ArakawaSECRET, LOCAL BACKSTREET, SUSHI, BEER, SAKE, UNAGI (CATFISH ON RICE) RESTAURANT.
Family restaurant-
Italian, Japanese, Steak, Salad, Alcohol, etc.
CHEAP & FAMILY FRIENDLY!
7 Einheimische empfehlen
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 home.
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 home.
Mister Donut
3-chōme-37-20 SendagiCoffee & Donuts
Drinks & Nightlife
When you just need a burger, cold drink and some rock.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Asakusa Rock Shop
When you just need a burger, cold drink and some rock.
K-Five Karaoke Bar
7-chōme-22-3 ArakawaDrink and sing with locals.
メロディランド町屋店 Melody Land Karaoke Boxes
1-chōme-2-11 MachiyaPRIVATE KARAOKE ROOMS. FOOD, DRINKS, FUN!
バー エルマー
7-chōme-34-10 ArakawaWHISKEY BAR "ELMAR"
QUIET, AND UNIQUE, SPECIALIST WHISKEY BAR.
Tsuruichi JAPANESE SAKE BAR
Tiny local Sake Bar
Shopping
Ueno Marui
6-chōme-15-1 UenoFamous Dept Store
Yamashiroya
6-chōme-14-6 Ueno7 floors of toys!!
Famous
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 UenoFood, clothes, shoes, backstreet restaurants & bars
Daiso
6-chōme-32-21 MachiyaHUGE 100yen STORE.
ABOVE McDONALDS AT MACHIYA STATION.....
RESTAURANTS ON B1 LEVEL.....
CLOTHES, KIMONO, SHOES, COSMETICS, 100YEN SHOP.
Sunpop Machiya- shopping mall.
7-chōme-50-9 ArakawaABOVE McDONALDS AT MACHIYA STATION.....
RESTAURANTS ON B1 LEVEL.....
CLOTHES, KIMONO, SHOES, COSMETICS, 100YEN SHOP.
Sightseeing
Minowabashi Station
1-chōme-12 MinamisenjuJoyful Minowa- traditional markets
For Pokemon and Anime fans, Sunshine City, Ikebukuro is a great day out.
136 Einheimische empfehlen
Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo
3-chōme-1-2 HigashiikebukuroFor Pokemon and Anime fans, Sunshine City, Ikebukuro is a great day out.
FAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET....
FASHION, CROWDS, FOOD...
317 Einheimische empfehlen
Takeshita Street
1-chōme-20-10 JingūmaeFAMOUS HARAJUKU SHOPPING STREET....
FASHION, CROWDS, FOOD...
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageTokyo's highest City Lookout, Restaurants, Bars, Shops
Getting Around
Machiya Station
7-chōme-40 ArakawaChiyoda, Green, Subway, Arakawa Tram, Keisei Narita lines.
Arakawa Toden Tram Line. Machiya Station
1-1-5 町屋SCENIC TRAM LINE
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP...
NEXT STOP TO MACHIYA....2 MINS...
ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Senjuohashi Station
HANEDA AIRPORT LIMOUSINE EXPRESS BUS STOP...
NEXT STOP TO MACHIYA....2 MINS...
ALSO SUSHI TRAIN, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING MALL..
Nissan Rent-a-car
7-chōme-43-3 ArakawaNippon Car Rental Office.. Right across the road.
Entertainment & Activities
Tokyo Dome City station
1-chōme-1 KasugaArakawa Yuen
6-chōme-35-11 NishioguGreat for families with young kids!
Very cheap