Arakawa Travel Guide
Tokyo
Popular places to visit
Shinto Shrine
Find out about the history of Tokyo when you spend time at Shinto Shrine. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Arakawa Yuen
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Arakawa Yuen during your trip to Tokyo. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this vibrant area.
Nippori Textile Town
During your visit to Tokyo, you can do some window-shopping at Nippori Textile Town. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Joyful Minowa Shopping Street
During your trip to Tokyo, you can do some window-shopping at Joyful Minowa Shopping Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Shioiri Park
Shioiri Park is just one of the places to see in Tokyo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
LaLa Terrace
During your trip to Tokyo, you can enjoy retail therapy at LaLa Terrace. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Tokyo Learn from Expert for a Real Matcha Experience
Experience Japanese calligraphy just steps from Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Wagyu & Sake Pairing Tasting Experience with Local Flavors
Japan Tokyo Tower Observatory Deck E-Ticket
Top hotels in Arakawa
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
Very helpful and friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
I ran the 2026 Tokyo Marathon and this hotel was a 5-10 minute walk to the start line. The hotel is located near the train line and plenty of good restaurants. I suggest paying extra for the breakfast which offered a buffet and cooked to order American style egg dishes
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
The good parts: The front desk staff were very helpful when I needed to call the airline on a local Japanese telephone number, allowing me to use the front desk phone without charge. The location is convenient for this price point. There is an underground passageway from Shinjuku station straight ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Had to take a smoking room. I’ve stayed in some before when there was no other option and it wasn’t terrible. But the smoking rooms here are BY FAR THE WORST. Everything else about the hotel was great, but if you book late and they only have smoking rooms left, be sure you’re prepared.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Our entire experience with this hotel was phenomenal. The rooms were clean and the staff was extremely polite and helpful. Will come back here again
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
The rooms are well decorated and spacious. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good, and the spa was very nice. The location is also great, right next to the subway station.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arakawa
Taito
Travellers love Taito for its popular shops, and you can see more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Iriya Station or Tawaramachi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sensoji Temple and Hanayashiki Amusement Park.
Asakusa
Asakusa is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sensoji Temple or Asakusa Shrine.
Ueno
Travellers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.
Akihabara
While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.
Chiyoda
Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Tokyo Imperial Palace is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.
Marunouchi
Travellers choose Marunouchi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nijubashimae (Marunouchi) Station or Otemachi Station and check out top sights like Imperial Garden Theatre.
