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 shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Arakawa Yuen
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Arakawa Yuen during your trip to Tokyo. Discover the fascinating museums and shops 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.
Kozukappara Execution Grounds
You can learn about the history of Tokyo with a visit to Kozukappara Execution Grounds. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this vibrant 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.
Entsuji Temple
After visiting Entsuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tokyo. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
Tokyo Evening Food Adventure: Hidden Eateries & Local Flavours
From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train
Tokyo Learn from Expert for a Real Matcha Experience
Top hotels in Arakawa
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
"From the free mini bar to the excellent bar. Everything was perfect. It changed my view on airport hotels."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Cool place to stay and conveniently located within walking distance of almost everything."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
"Terrible smell in the lobby, guest room hallway, and guest room coming from the very old and dirty carpet. Stains everywhere on the carpets and lobby furniture. It was disappointing."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Polite and friendly staff. Room was cleaned and maintained well. I like the fact they have a luggage room to store luggage before check in or before checking into another hotel."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"Room was very clean other than a few rogue hairs in the shower. Only problem was that our rooms were not ready by the time we came to the hotel. We had to wait about 20 extra minutes before we could go into our room. Other than that, service was easy and excellent."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"I loved the location of the hotel. The room was clean and a good size."
Reviewed on 27 May 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 Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum.
