Kawasaki City is a city adjacent to Tokyo across the Tama River. It is located about 15 minutes by train from Haneda Airport and has easy access to both Tokyo and Yokohama, making it an ideal city as a base for sightseeing.
In this article, we will introduce 7 nightlife spots that you should definitely visit so you can enjoy Kawasaki at night.
- Highlights and characteristics of Kawasaki at night
- Nightlife spots in Kawasaki
- Recommended #1: Kawasaki Factory Night View on Yakatabune Houseboat
- Recommended #2: La Cittadella
- Recommended #3: Kawasaki City Hall Sky Deck
- Recommended #4: Izakaya Hokkaido | Kawasaki Ekimae store
- Recommended #5: Kaiju Sakaba (The Monster Bar)
- Recommended #6: RAKU SPA Tsurumi
- Recommended #7: Shichirin Motsuyaki Ninotetsu
Highlights and characteristics of Kawasaki at night
Kawasaki City has a history of developing as an industrial city. In particular, the coastal area in the southern part of Kawasaki City is home to large-scale factories and logistics facilities, and is an area that has supported the Japanese economy. Today, it is known as a world-class industrial city.
In Kawasaki at night, the highlight of sightseeing is the night view of the factory. Even if you go to other industrial cities in Japan, there is probably no place where you can see such a large-scale night view like Kawasaki. Kawasaki’s nightlife spots are also typical of a big city, with a variety of spots such as large shopping centers and unusual Izakaya (Japanese style pub).
Nightlife spots in Kawasaki
Recommended #1: Kawasaki Factory Night View on Yakatabune Houseboat
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This is a tour of the night view of Kawasaki’s factories on a Yakatabune (Japanese traditional houseboat). In Kawasaki at night, the night view of the factory is a standard tourist spot. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours (approximately 3 hours including pick up and drop off time), so you can enjoy sightseeing at your leisure.
If you take a tour, you can enjoy the night view of a large factory illuminated by many lights from a Yakatabune. Its futuristic appearance will make you feel as if you have stepped into the world of a science fiction movie. This is a recommended tourist spot where you can get a glimpse of modern Japan.
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| Tour information | https://www.tabione.com/ |
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The night view of Kawasaki’s factories is also famous for its striking resemblance to MIDGAR, the city that appears in the game FINAL FANTASY VII. If you like games, please check it out for yourself.
Recommended #2: La Cittadella
La Cittadella is a commercial complex located a 5-minute walk from JR Kawasaki Station. It is modeled after an Italian hill town and is lined with facilities such as movie theaters, live music halls, unique shops, and stylish cafes and restaurants.
At night, the streetscape becomes very dazzling with various illuminations. You can also enjoy dinner on the terrace in a stylish atmosphere. Additionally, fountain shows are held regularly in the central square. Powerful jets of water are sprayed up to 15 meters into the sky amid lights and music, truly a sight to behold. This is a recommended spot for couples.
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| Official website | https://lacittadella.co.jp/ |
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The music played during the fountain show varies depending on the time of day. On weekends and holidays, a fountain show is held approximately every 30 minutes, so it’s a good idea to visit several times. One show is approximately 3 minutes long.
Recommended #3: Kawasaki City Hall Sky Deck
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The Kawasaki City Hall Main Building, which was completed in 2023, is also a recommended sightseeing spot. It is a 25-story high-rise building with a height of 112m, and there is an observation deck called “SKY DECK” on the top floor that you can enter for free. It’s about a 10-minute walk from JR Kawasaki Station, so you can easily stop by.
The lighting on the SKY DECK is subdued, so you can enjoy the night view in a romantic atmosphere. You can see not only the cityscape of Kawasaki, but also the cityscape of Tokyo and Yokohama. A special feature of this facility is that it is free of charge because it is a public facility, whereas a regular commercial facility would require a fee. It is a recommended sightseeing spot to casually stop by and enjoy.
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| Official website | https://www.city.kawasaki.jp/170/page/0000153797.html |
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Recommended #4: Izakaya Hokkaido | Kawasaki Ekimae store
(Source: https://r.gnavi.co.jp/)
Izakaya Hokkaido/ Kawasaki Ekimae store is a Japanese style pub located right next to JR Kawasaki Station. As the name suggests, it is an Izakaya that specializes in dishes made with Hokkaido ingredients, where you can enjoy Japan Northern taste and local Sake.
Since it is located on the 22nd floor of the building, its biggest feature is that you can enjoy Japanese Izakaya culture while looking out at the night view of Kawasaki. Depending on your seat, you can even watch planes taking off and landing at Haneda Airport. Also, since it is a chain restaurant, the prices are low, and you can enjoy plenty of food and drinks for less than 5,000 yen per person. If you’re going to an Izakaya in Kawasaki, this is a recommended restaurant.
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| Official website | https://www.hokkaido-aji.com/ |
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Recommended #5: Kaiju Sakaba (The Monster Bar)
(Source: https://m-78.jp/shopping/)
“Kaiju Sakaba” is an Izakaya themed around the monsters that appear in “Ultraman”. This is an Izakaya where monsters who fight against Ultraman and sometimes get completely beaten, spend their nights venting their worries, nourishing their energy, and planning new tricks for the next day (or so the story goes).
I highly recommend this store to anyone who loves the Ultraman series. Although it is an Izakaya, children are welcome to enter. (However, please note that Ultraman and Defense Force Members are not allowed to enter the store.)
The interior of the store is decorated with monsters in various places, making it very enjoyable. The BGM in the store is of course music from the Ultraman series.
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| Official website | https://kaiju-sakaba.com/shop_kawasaki/ |
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Events are held regularly where you can meet monsters inside the store. For details such as dates, please refer to the official website.
Recommended #6: RAKU SPA Tsurumi
(Source: https://rakuspa.com/tsurumi/)
“RAKU SPA Tsurumi” is a popular hot spring facility located in Tsurumi, Kanagawa Prefecture. Strictly speaking, it is not in Kawasaki City, but there is a free shuttle bus from JR Kawasaki Station, so this is also a recommended place when visiting Kanawasaki.
“RAKU SPA Tsurumi” is characterized by its extensive facilities, including 14 types of baths and a bedrock bath recreate a planetarium. In addition to the baths, there is also a restaurant with over 200 menu items and a comic corner where you can read over 20,000 manga as much as you want. Therefore, it is recommended that you can relax from the fatigue of your trip and at the same time enjoy it in a variety of ways.
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| Official website | https://rakuspa.com/tsurumi/ |
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Recommended #7: Shichirin Motsuyaki Ninotetsu
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“Shichirin Motsuyaki Ninotetsu” is a store specializing in “Horumon” that is grilled on a charcoal grill. “Horumon” is a word that refers to the internal organs (heart, liver, stomach, intestines, etc.) of cows, pigs, chickens, etc., and has been a beloved food among the common people since ancient times.
Ninotetsu is a restaurant that has a reputation for serving cheap and delicious Horumon for the common people. It has also been featured in many media such as TV and magazines. Also, because it is located in a retro shopping district, it has even been used as a filming location for dramas. Eating common Horumon in a place where the good old Japanese townscape remains is sure to become a fond memory of your sightseeing in Kawasaki.
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| Official website | http://www.tamai-group.com/ninotetsu.htm |
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