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.
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.
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.
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
Asakusa: Guided Japanese Cabaret Show (Taishu Engeki)
Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
From Tokyo: Mt.Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko Japanese Calligraphy 1-Day Bus Tour
Tokyo Evening Food Adventure: Hidden Eateries & Local Flavours
From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train
Top hotels in Arakawa
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
"Beautiful hotel. Convenient to airport."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Very nice hotel and location is very convenient. Easy access to many places to eat in the area."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
"Easy and fast check in and put. Room had everything. Good hotel position, very close to train station. Very close to restaurants."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Great location near the station. Check in was not as friendly as other hotels in Japan, partly due to the use of tablets and a self checkin style approach . Reception was very unhelpful with organising our luggage to be delivered to our next hotel, providing only the bare essential information and ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"Quiet property. Mostly automated checkin/check out process made it easy for non Japanese speaking. Walking distance from great lunch and dinner spots!!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Wonderful hotel! Location was great."
Reviewed on 29 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.
