Top Things to do in Arakawa
The 8 Best Things to Do in Arakawa, Japan
Discover the best top things to do in Arakawa, Japan including Nippori Fabric Town, Arakawa Yuen, Joyful Minowa, Yuyake Dandan Staircase, Susano Shrine, Suwa Shrine, Arakawa Shizen Park, Toden Omoide Hiroba.
Restaurants in Arakawa
1. Nippori Fabric Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Terri S
There are so many stores here that it is a bit overwhelming. We went in the middle of summer and it was so hot that it was hard to really enjoy myself. However, there was a ton of fabric. Lots of stores. Some Japanese fabric that was really beautiful. Not a lot of laces that I could see. One store had a zillion buttons in tubes. I really want to go back in the spring or fall and explore again by myself. If you are travelling to Japan, plan to go to Nippori twice. Go once to get the feel of the place and then another time to shop for fabric.
2. Arakawa Yuen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Spring9143 - Singapore, Singapore
It is accessible by the Toden Arakawa Tram line at the Arakawa-Yūenchi-mae station. The park is about 500m scenic walk from the station. Admission is free for children and ¥100 for adult, most of the rides are ¥100 each but if you purchased 5 tickets, you'll get 1 free.
The rides are old carnival types but well maintained like a mini roller coaster, ferris wheel (great view of Tokyo sky tree and Tokyo tower), struggler, spinning teacups, etc. A lot of Japanese families with young children were there.
There is a mini zoo with deers, monkeys, ponies, raccoons, capybaras and peacocks. Within the same site is a mini tram museum showcasing some mini models and a real size tram.
We enjoyed this park very much, it's better than the 2 Disneys.
3. Joyful Minowa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Elrigolo - Nice, France
The long covered pedestrian alley is a good place for walking around to discover a hidden quiet face of Tokyo, far from the touristic districts. Close this street, there's Minowabashi, the terminal station of Toden Arakawa Line, the last streetcar still in service in Tokyo. Around the Railways, there's cherry tree, bloomed when i was coming. You feel out of the time in that place.
4. Yuyake Dandan Staircase
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By BrisbaneBetty - Brisbane
The staircase leads down into a traditional area with Street food,cafes,bakeries,grocers,fruit,seafood and gift shops. We loved exploring this area and the locals were welcoming. There is a small shrine where you can light a votive candle. A short walk from Nippori station.
5. Susano Shrine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By akio9jp - Narita, Japan
伝説によるとスサノオノ命は乱暴者だったので、姉の天照大神により高天原から追放されましたが、ヤマタノオロチを退治したという武勇伝もありますね。拝殿の軒下と社名の額縁の金細工は装飾が見事でした。本殿の脇には松尾芭蕉の「奥の細道」旅立ちの石碑があるので記念になりました。また、手水舎の水は地下水なので、ポリタンクに入れて持ち帰る人もいました。
6. Suwa Shrine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By ゲーンーキ - 市原市
JR西日暮里駅の南方向の高台を走る諏訪台通り沿いにあるとても静かな歴史を感じる神社です。
緑に覆われた一の鳥居をくぐり参道を進むと一寸した広場があり、その奥の小高く樹木に囲まれたところに社殿や境内社とともに広場の周りに神楽殿や神輿庫などがあります。
かつてこの辺りは見晴らしが良かった 由。
今は東側から西日暮里駅やビル群が見えるが、見晴らしとしてはチョッといった感じでいささか残念に思います。
7. Arakawa Shizen Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Seiko T - Tokyo, Japan
Awesome park three minutes from Machiya station. It has everything -jogging tracks, free bicycle rental for young kids, a bicycle course, nature, swans, turtles, stretching and fitness course. And it's a nice place for a picnic overlooking the water.
8. Toden Omoide Hiroba
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By tripadviserpascal - Minato, Japan
東京市の時代の王子電車を市営にした東京市電気局の今の都電の荒川車庫前停留所からすぐです。懐かしい停留場をイメージしたスペースに貴重な都電の旧型車両2両を展示しています。入場は無料です。アメリカのPCCカーの技術を導入して造られた5500形、学園号と呼ばれる7500形の2両が展示されていいます。車両内にはいれる日は土・日・祝日の午前10時～午後4時（振替休日含む）です。5500形の方の内部は展示室になっています。
