The Arakawa Traditional Handcraft Fair | Jul. 6-8. 2018

The exhibition to promote the traditional handicraft industry in Arakawa-ku, Tokyo The admission is free.

About 70 master craftsmen participate in this exhibition. Hands-on workshops will also put on by some of the artists.

Arakawa-ku or Arakawa City, located in the northeast area of Tokyo, is a district where many traditional/modern craft masters work and live in.

The Arakawa Traditional Handcraft Fair
あらかわの伝統技術展

Date & Time: July 6th(Fri) - 8th(Sun) 2018
Venue: Arakawa Sougou Sports Center, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo

Official website
http://www.arkw.tokyo/blank-45

Official  information by Arakawa City
https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/arapura/dento/gijututen.html

Getting there:
10 min walk from Minami-senju Station 南千住 on the JR Joban Line or the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Subway Line.
OR
5-min walk from Arakawa Kuyakusho-mae Stop荒川区役所前(or Arakawa Icchu-mae Stop荒川一中前) on the Toden Arakawa Street Car都電荒川線.
OR
6-min walk from the bus stop "Minami Senju Rokuchome南千住六丁目" or "Arakawa Kuyakusho-mae荒川区役所前" of the Toei Bus都バス.

Arakawa Sogo(Sougou) Sports Center
http://www.arakawa-sposen.com/