Spots in Kawasaki Area

  • Yumemigasaki Zoological Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Kanagawa Pref. Kawasakishi Saiwai-ku Minamikase 1-2-1
    Located in Saiwai District, Kawasaki City, this zoo has no entrance fee. In this park, abundant with natural greenery, are housed 61 types of animals. The lesser panda is one of the most popular with children. Seasonal activities are held year round. The spring zoo festival is one of the most popular. The opportunity to feed the animals, interact with the animals at the touching zoo, and a quiz corner are regular events as well.
  • Ikumimama Dobutsu Doughnuts
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    4.0
    6 Reviews
    Shopping
    Kanagawa Pref. Kawasakishi Nakahara-ku Kiduki 3-6-18 Motosumi Core Building 1F
    Ikumama Dobutsu Doughnuts were a sensation on Twitter and have also been featured in the mass media. These charming doughnuts are not only made to delight the eye but are also made with carefully selected ingredients from all over Japan, including fertile eggs, in the interests of safety. The doughnuts are also made with great care to produce a subtle, sophisticated sweetness. The shop also sells limited seasonal varieties of doughnuts and ordinary doughnuts not in the shapes of animals but in a wide range of flavors.

    テレビにもよく紹介されています。 シンプルな味のドーナツで、くどくないさっぱりとした甘さです。 お子さんのいるご家庭への手土産には、最高だと思います。

  • Minamoto
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    4.0
    14 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kanagawa Yokohama-shi Tsurumi-ku Komaoka 2-7-1
    "Founded in 1964 (Showa 39), ""Ganso New Tantanmen Honpo"" has more than 45 branches as Kawasaki's soul food. The noodles are a Japanese version of Szechuan tantanmen, made with glutinous noodles produced in the company's own factory and fresh local eggs. The spiciness is surprisingly light, and we recommend starting with a medium spicy level to find your favorite flavor. Toppings can be added as desired, and after the meal, rice can be added to the soup to make zosui (rice porridge)."

    「川崎のソウルフード」だそうだ。 ニュータンタンメン自体は昔から知っていたし食べてもいた。が(私住んでいる近くにも)そこらに普通に店があるので、「川崎」を意識したことが今まで全く無かった。 ここ最近カップ麺のニュータンタンメンがコンビニ等で結構見かけるようになり、そこに「川崎のソウルフード」と書かれてあり改めて知った次第。 そのカップ麺を食べてみると、これがなかなかに旨い。 その昔「横浜家系」のカ...

  • Mitsui Shopping Park LaLa terrace Musashikosugi
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Kanagawa Pref. Kawasakishi Nakahara-ku Shinmarukohigashi 3-1302
    These commercial facilities are directly linked to Musashi-Kosugi Station on the Tokyu Toyoko line, in Shinmarukohigashi, Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City. You’ll first find “Kosugi Marche” on the first floor packed with fresh foods and side dishes, as well as sweets. On higher floors, you’ll find shops for fashion and miscellaneous goods, as well as five clinics arrayed in “Lala Terrace Clinic Mall”, and “Mitsui no Sumai Mall”.
  • Kuji Ento Bunsui
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Pref. Kawasakishi Takatsu-ku Kuji 1-34
    This water diversion facility is located in 1-Chome, Kuji, Takatsu Ward, Kawasaki City. Nikkaryo irrigation water sourced from Tama River is supplied to four canals: Kuji canal, Rokkason canal, Kawasaki canal, and Nekata canal. When it was constructed in 1941, it earned praise for the technique which used the circumference ratio of the pipe to accurately distribute water, such that similar techniques were adopted for new facilities built all over the country. It is a Nationally Designated Tangible Cultural Property.
  • Toshiba Science Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Kanagawa Pref. Kawasakishi Saiwai-ku Horikawachou 72-34 Smart Community Center (Lazona Kawasaki Toshiba Building) 2F
    This science museum is located within “Smart Community Center” in front of Kawasaki Station in Horikawa-cho, Saiwai District, Kawasaki City. They have regular exhibits, such as one tracing the history of Toshiba through historical products, and one regarding smart communities, which are made possible by future energy technologies digital technology. They also hold events, such as science shows where you can approach science in an everyday fashion, and science experiment workshops.
  • Ajinomoto Kawasaki Plant
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Pref. Kawasakishi Kawasaki-ku Suzukichou 3-4
    Founded in 1914, this is the Ajinomoto Group's oldest factory. Popular with parents and kids alike, they have three factory tours that focus on their standard products and include tastings and an Umami-taiken workshop. Their shop sells merchandise with their mascot Aji Panda and more.
  • Good Job Attractions
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    1 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Inagishi Yanokuchi 4015-1 Yomiuri Land inside an amusement park
    This is an area of the amusement park “Yomiuri Land” that borders Inagi City, Tokyo and Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture with the theme of “manufacturing,” which opened in 2016. You can enjoy 15 kinds of attractions where you can learn about the manufacturing process and knowledge in four kinds of factories including automobile, food, fashion, and stationery. There are a variety of workshops, including making your own original “Nisshin-yaki soba U.F.O.” instant noodle pack. It is a new sensation entertainment area that is enjoyable for both from children and adults.

    小奇麗な感じのカジュアルレストランでした。カレーをいただきましたが、お値段もリーズナブルで、味も美味しかったです。

  • Yodobashi Outlet Keikyu Kawasaki
    Shopping
    Kanagawa Pref. Kawasakishi Kawasaki-ku Ekimaehonchou 21-12
    This is a specialty outlet store located in front of the West exit of the Keikyu-Kawsaki Station. Items that were the display product from each of the Yodobashi Camera branches are sent here for sale, and older items that may be one generation older than the latest model can be found here. Even slightly damaged or scarred products are for sale, so one must inspect each item before purchasing, but many good bargains can be had, and the items have the manufacturer’s warranty as well. All items are one of a kind sold only here, and are not available in on-line stores or other branches. However, they will ship to any place in the Kanto region. Some products that are new, are sold at the same price for which they are sold at other branches.
  • VANILLABEANS Kawasaki
    Shopping
    Kanagawa Pref. Kawasakishi Kawasaki-ku Ekimaehonchou 26-2-1042
  • Kawasakidaishi Nakamise-dori Ai
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Kawasaki-shi Kawasaki-ku Daishimachi 5-4
  • AJINOMOTO Kawasaki Plant
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Kawasaki-shi Kawasaki-ku Suzukicho 3-4
  • Otsukemono Kei, Kawasaki Azalea Store
    Shopping
    Kanagawa Kawasaki-shi Kawasaki-ku Ekimaehoncho 26-2
  • Yomiuri Land BBQ Park JU-JU
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Tokyo Inagi-shi Yanokuchi 4015-1
    "A barbecue ground located inside the Yomiuri Land amusement park in Inagi City. Designed to be a ""barbecue ground in the middle of a forest,"" here customers can have fun barbecuing menu selections such as Agu pork and kalbi marinated beef on a wood deck surrounded by trees. The ground supplies you with both things to barbecue and all the implements you need, ensuring you don't have to bring anything yourself. Also noteworthy is the fact that all the barbecue grills are covered by canvas roofs and parasols, meaning you can enjoy barbecuing even on rainy days. In addition, the barbecue ground has an all-you-can-drink soft drink and alcoholic beverage option, and a junior menu for children of elementary school age and younger, making this a great place where families can easily enjoy barbecuing, as well. Lastly, customers who reserve a course meal over the Internet in advance receive free park admission!"
  • Mizonokuchi Green Space
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Kanagawa Kawasaki-shi Takatsu-ku Mizonokuchi 4-16-2
    "A large urban green space in Takatsu Ward, Kawasaki City, which was created to protect the scenery and the surrounding natural environment. It is a new park that was built after 2000. They hold events like ""Hashigomeshi"" where you can walk around the park eating a dish that the restaurant excels at."
  • Pride: Okamoto Kanoko Literature Monument
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Kawasaki-shi Takatsu-ku Futago 1-4-1 Futa Ne Jinja
    "Founded in 1641, Futago-jinja Shrine was the village shrine of the former Futago Village, where it was known as Shinmei-sha. This monument on the precincts is a white piece of modern art that looks like a fantastic floating swan. Called ""Pride,"" the literary monument is dedicated to Kanoko Okamoto. It was erected in 1962 by admirers from Kawasaki and around Japan."
  • YAMANO MUSIC GUITAR SPOT
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Kanagawa Kawasaki-shi Kawasaki-ku Ogawacho 4-1
    A music store on the 1st floor of La Cittadella's Maggiore Building, a five-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Kawasaki Station. They've been popular with guitar lovers since opening 17 years ago. With an enormous line up of over 500 guitars on display, they offer popular brands like Taylor Guitars, G & L, KoAloha, Fender, and K.Yairi.
  • Nantendo Mingeiten
    Travel / Tourism
    Kanagawa Kawasaki-shi Kawasaki-ku Daishiekimae 1-14-4
    A folk craft store near Kawasaki Daishi Temple. Their many products include stick incense, candles, Buddhist ritual items, Buddhist statuary, Daruma dolls, and manekineko beckoning cats. A three-minute walk from Kawasaki Daishi Station on the Keikyu Daishi Line, it's on the front approach to the temple. Look for the large ceramic raccoon dog. It is also useful for finding souvenirs after visiting the temple.
  • Shinshuen Garden
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Kanagawa Kawasaki-shi Kawasaki-ku Daishikoen 1
    "A botanical garden in Daishi Park, which is adjacent to Heikenji Temple, also known as Kawasaki Daishi. The first character in the park's name is derived from Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, China. The second character means ""beautiful,"" and the park is full of wonderful Shenyang-esque views. Filming TV shows, commercials, cosplay events, etc. on park grounds requires applying in advance through the Kawasaki Ward Office Road and Park Center."
  • Hyobando
    Shopping
    Kanagawa Kawasaki-shi Kawasaki-ku Daishimachi 12-9
    A handmade candy store that has been operating since 1862. It started operating at the front entrance of Kawasaki Daishi Temple after the war. They've been making their original Ganso Cough Drops since the latter half of the Edo period; these are as popular as ever for keeping throats healthy. Other hard candies and their Omikuji Senbei rice crackers also come recommended.

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Kanagawa prefecture acts as an extension of the Tokyo metropolis that spills over into coastal towns, most notably Yokohama city, heavily populated and known for its Chinatown and seaside attractions. Just the right distance for a day trip out of Tokyo, Kanagawa is home to some of Tokyo’s most accessible beaches, including around Kamakura, best known for its Big Buddha. Visitors can also travel a little farther afield for a weekend at Hakone onsen town.

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