Arakawa-ku

Along the Toden Arakawa Line in Arakawa-ku

Arawakawa-shako-mae sta. from Minowabashi sta. on the Toden Arakawa Line

Best seasons: Between May and early June, and fall.

Free

Arakawa ku, Industrial Economy department, Tourism promotion section.
TEL:03-3802-3111
FAX:03-3802-6230
URL:http://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/
foreign/english/

Approximately 12,000 roses are planted along the Toden Arakawa Line, the famous face of Arakawa-ku, from 'Minowabashi' to 'Arakawa-shako-mae.' Red, white, pink and yellow - flowers in various colors provide joy to the viewer during all four seasons. The best season for viewing roses is from May to mid June, but roses in fall are also not to be missed. At the rose gardens of 'Minowabashi' and 'Arakawa-Yuenchi-mae,' green-fingered citizens nurture the roses with tender loving care, by weeding, cleaning, picking flower remnants, watering and pruning.

Near 3-7 Nishi-Nippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo 116-0013

5 min walk from North exit of Nippori sta. on the JR Line
5 min walk from Nishi Nippori sta. on the JR Line

Open year round. The diamond Fuji is on view in mid November and end of January.

Free

Arakawa ku, Industrial Economy department, Tourism promotion section.
TEL:03-3802-4689
FAX:03-3803-2333
URL:http://fujimizaka.yanesen.org

Fujimizaka is noted as one of the "One Hundred Views of Fuji in Kanto (Fujimi Hyakkei in Kanto.)" On a sunny day, you can get glimpses of Mount Fuji from tiny spaces between buildings. The 'silhouette Fuji,' with the burning dusk in the background, is a spectacular view. On days when the diamond Fuji (when the sun sets on the summit of Mount Fuji,) can be seen in mid November and end of January, many people gather to see the spectacular view.

6-35-11, Nishi-Ogu, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo 116-0011

3-minute walk from Arakawa-Yuenchi-mae sta. on the Toden Arakawa Line

9:00-17:00 (open until 18:00 on Sundays and national holidays during summer season and Golden Week holidays) / Ride ticket booths close at 16:20)

Adults: 200 yen, Senior citizens (65 and over): 100 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen / Ride tickets sold separately / Free for elementary and jr. high school students on weekdays (school break seasons excluded)

Arakawa Yuen
TEL:03-3893-6003
FAX:03-3893-6089
URL:http://www.tcn-catv.ne.jp/~acc
(in Japanese)

Tuesday (If a Tuesday falls on a Public Holiday, closed on the following day), New Year period (Dec. 29 - Jan. 1)

Opened in 1950 as the only ward-run amusement park in Tokyo, families can spend their time and enjoy the 'Norimono Hiroba' with a ferris wheel, cute animals in the 'Doubutsu Hiroba,' 'Fu-a Fu-a Land,' and a fishing pond. Spring and Fall stage shows and other shows featuring popular characters are held on the 'Alice Hiroba (aquatic stage)'.

4-11-8 Machiya, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo
116-0001

15-minute walk from Machiya Sta. on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line or the Keisei Line
7-minute walk from the Higashiogu 3-chome Sta. or Machiya 2-chome Sta. on the Toden Arakawa Line

Open on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays
Summer time (March through October): 12:00 - 18:00 (No entry after 17:30)
Winter time (November through February): 11:00 - 17:00 (No entry after 16:30)

Adults (Jr. High school students and over): 500 yen
Children (Elementary school students): 100 yen
Free for elementary school students and younger.

The Nurie Museum
TEL:03-3892-5391
FAX:03-3892-5392
E-mail:info@nurie.jp
URL:http://www.nurie.jp/index_eng.html

Weekdays(Please confirm through the museum calendar)

The Nurie Museum is the only art museum specializing in "nurie" in Japan. It was founded in 2002 by the niece of Kiichi Tsutaya who drew "Kiichi's nurie". The nurie featuring a chubby girl with bright eyes and a gentle look in her face became popular in the 1950's and 1960's. Some coloring pictures in prewar days and from around the world are also exhibited in the museum.