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Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Tokyo, Japan · Asia
Arakawa works well as a base: 3km from Sensō-ji.
Arakawa is a city located in Tokyo, Japan. With a population of 216,900, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Arakawa sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arakawa to your route.
Arakawa-nichome Station (荒川二丁目停留場, Arakawa-nichōme-teiryūjō) is a tram station operated by Toei's Tokyo Sakura Tram located in Arakawa, Tokyo Japan. It is 1.0 kilometre from the terminus of the Tokyo Sakura Tram at Minowabashi Station.
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Arakawa is located in Tokyo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.7383 latitude, 139.7805 longitude.
Arakawa has a population of approximately 216,900 people, making it a city in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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2 km · about 5 min drive
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Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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8 km · about 15 min drive
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9 km · about 20 min drive
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