Arakawa, Tokyo

Name: Arakawa
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#505 among attractions in Tokyo

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Arakawa is a special ward located in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. The ward takes its name from the river, the Arakawa, though the Arakawa River does not run through or touch the ward. Its neighbors are the wards of Adachi, Kita, Bunkyo, Taito and Sumida. In English, the ward calls itself Arakawa City. ()

Local name: 荒川区 Area: 3.92 mi²Coordinates: 35°44'5"N, 139°46'34"E

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荒川区 (西日暮里)Tokyo Japan

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Arakawa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tokyo National Museum, Kappabashi-dori, Daimyo Clock Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.

1.1 miS
Grand site for Japanese art and antiques
Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo
28 min walk • The Tokyo National Museum, standing as a cultural beacon in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan, is the country's oldest and largest museum. Established in 1872, this prestigious institution is dedicated to preserving and displaying a comprehensive collection of art...
1.4 miSE
Hub for cookware and restaurant supplies
Kappabashi-dori, Tokyo
37 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Tokyo, Japan, Kappabashi-dori stands as a unique and vibrant shopping district, renowned for its extensive range of kitchenware and restaurant supplies. This street, often referred to as Kitchen Town, stretches approximately 800 meters...
1.1 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Daimyo Clock Museum, Tokyo
28 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, the Daimyo Clock Museum offers a unique glimpse into the passage of time through the art of horology. This specialized museum, nestled in the special wards of Tokyo, Japan, is a treasure trove for those fascinated by the...
1.2 miS
Museum with classical and contemporary art
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo
31 min walk • The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is an art museum in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of Japan's many museums which are supported by a prefectural government. The current structure, designed by Kunio Maekawa, was completed in 1975. The museum is located in Ueno Park.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Asakura Museum of Sculpture, Tokyo
17 min walk • Asakura Museum of Sculpture or Asakura Choso Museum is a museum in Tokyo that showcases the sculptures and life work of Fumio Asakura. The art museum is located specifically in the Yanaka neighborhood of Taito, in Tokyo. The museum opened in 1967 after Asakura's death.
0.7 miNE
Park
Arakawa Nature Park, Katsushika
20 min walk • Arakawa Nature Park is a park in Arakawa, Tokyo. It was first opened in 1974, and is built on artificial ground placed over the Tokyo Mikawashima Wastewater Treatment Plant. The park features a garden, playground, bicycle track for children, baseball field, and tennis courts.
1.3 miSW
Shrine with torii-lined pathways
Nezu Shrine, Tokyo
34 min walk • Nezu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Bunkyō ward of Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1705, it is one of the oldest places of worship in the city, and several of the buildings on the shrine grounds have been designated as Important Cultural Property.
0.9 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kan'ei-ji, Tokyo
24 min walk • Tōeizan Kan'ei-ji Endon-in is a Tendai Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1625 during the Kan'ei era by Tenkai, in an attempt to emulate the powerful religious center Enryaku-ji, in Kyoto. The main object of worship is Yakushirurikō Nyorai.
1.2 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Sogakudo Concert Hall, Tokyo
30 min walk • The Sōgakudō Concert Hall is a concert hall in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan.
1.2 miE
Monuments and statues
Kozukappara execution grounds, Katsushika
32 min walk • The Kozukappara execution grounds were one of the three sites in the vicinity of Edo where the Tokugawa shogunate executed criminals in the Edo period. Alternate romanized spellings are Kozukahara and Kotsukappara.
1 miS
Universities and schools
Tokyo University of the Arts, Tokyo
26 min walk • Tokyo University of the Arts or Geidai is the most prestigious art school in Japan. Located in Ueno Park, it also has facilities in Toride, Ibaraki, Yokohama, Kanagawa, and Kitasenju and Adachi, Tokyo.

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Which popular attractions are close to Arakawa?

Nearby attractions include Asakura Museum of Sculpture, Tokyo (17 min walk), Arakawa Nature Park, Katsushika (20 min walk), Yanesen, Tokyo (20 min walk), Yanaka, Tokyo (20 min walk).

How to get to Arakawa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arakawa:

Train

Mikawashima (3 min walk)
Shim-Mikawashima (6 min walk)

Bus

荒川四丁目 • Lines: 草41, 草63, 草64, 里22 (4 min walk)
Arakawa-Yonchome • Lines: 草63, 草64 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Nishi-nippori • Lines: Nt (12 min walk)
Nippori • Lines: Nt (13 min walk)

Metro

Nishi-Nippori • Lines: C, Jl (14 min walk)
Nishi-nippori • Lines: C, Jl (14 min walk)

Tram

Arakawa-nichome • Lines: Sa (15 min walk)
Machiya-nichome • Lines: Sa (17 min walk)