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Arakawa Ku
City in Tokyo, Japan
Overview
Arakawa Ku is a tranquil ward in northeastern Tokyo, known for its blend of traditional neighborhoods, peaceful parks, and authentic shitamachi (old Tokyo) charm. It's an ideal spot to experience local life, away from Tokyo's busiest districts, with easy access to the rest of the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Tokyo
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.74°, 139.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,795
Local Cost
$1,159
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
80
English
55
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
5.9°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-3.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1693 mm
Internet Speed
191 Mbps
Upload
182 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
670.0
Airport
HND
Distance
22 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 112 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.
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