Arakawa-ku
Arakawa is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The ward takes its name from the Arakawa River, though the river does not run through or touch the ward.- Quarter
- …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (30 feet)
- …is also known as “Arakawa”
Places of Interest
Discover Tokyo National Museum and National Museum of Western Art.
Tokyo National Museum
The Tokyo National Museum or TNM is an art museum in Ueno Park in the Taitō ward of Tokyo, Japan.
National Museum of Western Art
The National Museum of Western Art is the premier…
Tokyo University of the Arts
Tokyo University of the Arts or Tokyogeidai is a school of art and music in Japan.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Taito and Asakusa.
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Latitude
35.7391° or 35° 44′ 21″ north
Longitude
139.7814° or 139° 46′ 53″ east
Open location code
8Q7XPQQJ+JG
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place = quarter
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“Arakawa-ku” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Arakawa 4-chome and Arakawa 2.
Notable Places Nearby
Discover 三河島 第二児童遊園 and Arakawa-nichome Park.
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