Arakicho Travel Guide
Tokyo
Popular places to visit
Tokyo Disneyland®
Ride roller coasters and watch theatrical shows as you witness the magic of Disney come to life at this family-friendly amusement park and resort.
Tokyo DisneySea®
Discover the secrets of the oceans in this magical theme park, where Disney’s sea-dwelling characters will take you on a journey to the world below the waves.
Tokyo Dome
Catch an event at Tokyo Dome during your trip to Tokyo. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this vibrant area.
Shibuya Crossing
Guaranteed to overload the senses, this intersection teeming with people is considered to be a symbol of modern Tokyo.
Tokyo Skytree
Marvel at the views from the top of the tallest self-supporting tower in the world then enjoy the shops, restaurants, aquarium and planetarium at its base.
Tokyo Tower
Appearing as if a Paris landmark has been teleported to Tokyo, this Eiffel-inspired structure offers great daytime or evening 360-degree views of the city.
Things to do
Taiko Drumming and Buddhist Chanting in a 700-Year Tokyo Temple
Asakusa: Guided Japanese Cabaret Show (Taishu Engeki)
From Tokyo: Mt.Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko Japanese Calligraphy 1-Day Bus Tour
From Tokyo: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour w/ Return by Bullet Train
Tokyo Learn from Expert for a Real Matcha Experience
Top hotels in Arakicho
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
Great first night stay.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
The hotel was in a very convenient location - especially for first time visitors to Tokyo. The rooms were clean and well maintained. The only issue was that our experience with the staff is that they weren’t the most friendly and it was quite chaotic in the lobby with their bag storage system.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
The hotel reception is located in the mall building, 3rd floor. It’s honestly great because there’s a Lawson and family mart within the building opened 24/7. You can even walked Shinjuku station completely underground!! There’s also a bunch of restaurants in the hotel if you want a convenient option. ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Love this hotel! We came in 2hrs earlier, and asked if we can have earlier checked in (I was 27th week pregnant). The staff was very professional and understanding. First he asked for us to get seated at the common area first while he checked. After checking, he came to us with the good news (YAY), ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
The room was clean. Staff were excellent. I did not have breakfast at the property. I found it on the pricy side. Air conditioning was excellent.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
The rooms on the Annex tower do not have an air purifier and after staying at 4 other hotels having it, I was disappointed. The room was weirdly shaped but did accommodate us fine for the night. The breakfast buffet was pretty good. The staff were very nice and accommodating. The hotel has a good ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arakicho
Shinjuku
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Shinjuku. Check out top attractions like Shinjuku Subnade and Samurai Museum, and jump on the metro at Shinjuku-sanchome Station or Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station to see more of the city.
Kabukicho
Kabukicho is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Samurai Museum and Godzilla Head, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tokyo.
Akasaka
Consider a visit to Tokyo Midtown and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Akasaka. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nogizaka Station or Akasaka Station.
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.
Harajuku
Harajuku is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station or Omote-sando Station to explore sights like Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku.
Roppongi
Travellers choose Roppongi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Roppongi Station or Roppongi-itchome Station and check out top sights like National Art Center, Tokyo.
