Arakichō (Japanese: 荒木町) is a neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Its postal code is 160–0007.[1] Yotsuya-sanchōme Station is a major train hub in the area. Arakichō Rokkan is a Michelin Guide-starred restaurant in the neighborhood.[2]

Arakichō at night

Geography

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Located in the southeastern part of Shinjuku Ward. The northern part borders Sumiyoshicho and Katamachi, and the eastern part borders Morisaka-dori in Tsu, which borders Yotsuya-zakacho and Yotsuya-Saneicho. The southern part borders Yotsuya 3-chome. The western part borders Funamachi. The area is bowl-shaped, with the pond at the back of the Araki Mansion in the center of the area at its bottom. It retains the appearance of a former entertainment district, but high-rise buildings can also be seen.

References

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  1. ^ "郵便番号". 日本郵便. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
  2. ^ Arakicho Rokkan