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 culturally rich 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 temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich 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 vibrant area.
Things to do
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Tour Return by Bullet Train
Japan: One-Day Izu Tour: Atami, Jogasaki Coast & Mt. Omuro from Tokyo
Full-Day Mt. Fuji Bus Tour: Lake Cruise and Noodles Making Experience
Japan: Ibaraki Flower Sea Food One-day Tour
Full-Day Sightseeing Bus Tour in Tokyo with Cruise
Top hotels in Arakawa
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3
Checking in/out on machine lacks interaction with people, feels like self checkout in supermarkets
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
We did not pay for the breakfast. The hotel is modern, has a hip feel to it and the location is unbeatable. Amenities we used: coin laundry, luggage transfer service (not part of the hotel). I wish there were better small things that would make our stay (with 2 little kids) more memorable: bottle ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Small cramped rooms with step up bathroom. A real budget option that is not value for money. Good location but full of cheap tour groups with over an hours wait to check in. We cancelled our 5 night booking after one night and paid a penalty. Definitely not suitable for a family or persons with mobility ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Rooms were very clean. But they do need new carpet and new plumbing fixtures, but all in all a very good place to stay.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Excellent high end hotel with attentive staff and great location for sightseeing. Buffet breakfast might not be worth the cost but it is extremely convenient.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Great hotel and close to restaurants and public transportation. Only hiccup is not being centrally located, but I’d stay here again.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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. Nippon Budokan 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.
