Arakawa (荒川区), Tokyo, Japan

Arakawa (荒川区) is a special ward of Tokyo Metropolis, named after the Arakawa River. It covers 10.2 sq km and as of 1 April 2011, has an estimated population of 205,263. The city is bordered by Adachi, Kita, Bunkyo, Taito and Sumida.

Arakawa was a farming district during the Edo period. Even earlier than that, it was the site of Kozukappara, the largest execution ground of the Tokugawa shogunate, located next to where the Minami-Senju station is today.

What to see in Arakawa

Arakawa Nature Park
A forested area where the public can enjoy the rustic scenery and greenery.

Arakawa Nature Park, Tokyo

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Lala Terrace, Arakawa, Tokyo

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