A hidden gem! A spectacular view like this right next to Haneda Airport! We bring you information on the fascinating factory night view!
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Have you ever seen a factory night view? A grand panorama of lights reminiscent of a space station. A beautiful, fantastical, extraordinary view unfolds before you, like a scene from a movie. We will introduce the highlights of Kawasaki City, where you can see such factory night views, and the charm of the factory night view.
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Hello! This is the Kawasaki City Tourism Association. We will introduce the charms of Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, that will make you want to visit the city. ◆About Kawasaki City◆ Kawasaki City is a popular commuter town with 1.54 million people, located in Kanagawa Prefecture next to Tokyo, 15 minutes from Haneda Airport, a few minutes from Tokyo's major stations, and close to Yokohama, Kamakura, and Hakone. It is a big city close to Tokyo and Yokohama, but only known to those in the know, with shopping centers where Japan's main shops are gathered together and downtown areas where locals gather, allowing you to experience the real urban life of Japan. It is famous for its factory night view born from the industrial area that supported Japan's high economic growth, but it also flourished as one of the "Tokaido Fifty-three Stations", a post town on the "Tokaido", the main artery from Tokyo to Kyoto that was developed by the shogun who founded the Edo Shogunate, and is home to Kawasaki Daishi, which is visited by one of the largest worshippers in Japan on New Year's visits, and the Japanese Folk House Museum, which has 25 old houses designated as cultural properties. The museum of the popular anime "Doraemon" is also popular. Here are some popular tourist spots and events. ◇Kawasaki City Factory Night View This industrial area supported Japan's high economic growth period. At night, the factories that operate 24 hours a day turn on their work lights in the plants and transform into a fantastical world studded with jewels. You can experience this "factory night view" on a bus tour or a houseboat cruise tour. ◇Ikuta Green Space Although it is located in a city just a few minutes from Tokyo, it has a spectacular natural environment including rows of metasequoia trees. At the Japanese Folk House Garden, you can experience 25 old houses designated as cultural properties, and you can experience indigo dyeing, which has been traditionally practiced in this area, and there is also an art museum of Taro Okamoto, a popular avant-garde artist. You can also enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring. ◇Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, Kawasaki The museum displays original drawings by Fujiko F. Fujio, the manga artist who created Doraemon, a manga beloved around the world, especially in Asia, as well as the desk that Fujiko F. Fujio actually used. In addition, life-size items are installed, and you can actually eat the food that appears in the work, so you can enter the world of the work. ◇Kawasaki Sanno Festival The largest festival in the Kawasaki area, held every August at Inage Shrine, is a highlight of the festival, with a large portable shrine procession. ◇Kanamara Festival A festival at Kanayama Shrine held on the first Sunday of April. A portable shrine shaped like a penis is carried out, and it is famous for granting fertility and finding love, and many foreign tourists visit.
Check out the video of the impressive factory night view here!
Kawasaki: a hidden gem known only to those in the know
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Kawasaki City is about 15 minutes by train or car from Haneda Airport, about 18 minutes from Tokyo Station, and one stop from Shinagawa Station and Yokohama Station. Due to the city spreads out from north to south, it is very conveniently located with excellent access to major stations in Tokyo and Yokohama, about 14 minutes from Shibuya Station and about 19 minutes from Shinjuku Station, depending on your destination. The observation deck of the Kawasaki City Hall main building, a short walk from JR Kawasaki Station, offers a nearly 360-degree view.
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It is a large city with a population of 1.54 million people, and although there are large shopping centers where all of Japan's major stores are gathered under one roof, and downtown areas where local shops are gathered, it is not yet well known as a tourist destination, so you can experience authentic Japanese city life here.
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It is famous for the night view of factories born from the industrial areas that supported Japan's high economic growth, but it is also popular for Kawasaki Daishi Temple, which attracts the largest number of worshippers in Japan for the New Year, the Japanese Folk House Museum, where you can experience traditional Japanese houses and life, and the museum of the popular anime "Doraemon", which is broadcast all over the world.
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Enjoy the enchanting night view of Kawasaki factories
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Nighttime factory views are very popular in Japan. They have become a model for the worldviews of popular movies, anime, games, etc., and because they are reminiscent of those scenes, they are becoming known overseas as well.
Its history dates back about 100 years. Construction of Japan's first integrated port and factory district began, the coastal area was reclaimed, and the Keihin Industrial Zone was created. The companies concentrated there drove Japan's rapid economic growth, but there was also a time when serious environmental problems arose.
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Thanks to the joint efforts of the public and private sectors to resolve the issue, the area has now been restored to its former glory, and has developed into a sustainable area where industry and the environment coexist in harmony, with advanced environmental technologies cultivated in the process. Recently, the lights of the factories concentrated in the Keihin Industrial Zone have become popular as the "Kawasaki Factory Night View," attracting many tourists on canal cruises and bus tours.
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This industrial area supported Japan's period of high economic growth. At night, the factories that operate 24 hours a day turn on their work lights and transform into a fantastical world studded with jewels. We will introduce you to a charter cruise where you can enjoy this "factory night view"! You can experience the factory night view on a regularly scheduled bus and cruise.
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On the cruise, you will take a leisurely cruise on the canal between the islands on a pleasure boat, where you can fully enjoy the impressive night view of the factories up close, the sounds of factory operation, the steam spewing from the plants, the flames spewing from the flare stacks which are used to make surplus gas harmless, the mysterious lights flickering on the water's surface, and sometimes even the smells and heat.
Daytime and Sunset Cruises
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On a daytime cruise, the thick pipes and steel frames of the factories shine dully, creating a heavy and powerful sight. The sunset cruise also has a different charm to the factory night view. Especially during the magic time when the sky changes color minute by minute, you can see the black silhouette of the plants against the backdrop of the setting sun, and if the weather is good, you can see the silhouette of Mt. Fuji in the distance. This nostalgic sight will be an unforgettable memory.
Various arrangements possible
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Cruise charters can be arranged in terms of departure time, whether meals are included or not, lunch boxes, etc., and English-speaking guides and geishas can be arranged for an additional fee. Taking advantage of the excellent accessibility from Haneda Airport, please try using it as part of a group tour course, whether domestic or overseas, as a company trip, incentive trip, or premium trip for small groups.
[Cruise details]
Kawasaki Factory Night View Cruise (Can also be enjoyed during the day and at sunset)
[Contact information] Kawasaki City Tourism Association (Email: kankou@k-kankou.jp)
[Passengers] 45
[Available days] Excluding Saturdays. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance, but the inquiries can be possible if it is less than two weeks.
[Operating hours] Negotiable
[Shuttle service] Free shuttle bus available from Kawasaki Station
[Guide] Factory night view guide and English guide available
[Cancellation Policy] In the event of cancellation by the participant, 30% of the fare at the time of cancellation will be charged from 1 month to 11 days before the boarding date.
Cancellation from 10 days prior will be subject to 50% of the fee
If you cancel on the day, 100% of the fee will be charged.
[Example of operating course]
①Factory night view course (time required: 2 hours) (meals not included)
Passenger capacity: Up to 45 people (a few more people are OK, but the outside of the ship will be cramped)
Bringing your food and drinks: Free (alcohol is prohibited)
Price: 176,000 yen (tax included) / boat (including English guide fee)
② Yakatabune meal course (3 hours) (meals included)
Minimum number of participants: 20
Food: Tempura, sashimi, snacks, rice, miso soup, pickles, fruit (food may change without notice)
Drinks: All-you-can-drink sake, beer, whiskey, sours, and soft drinks
Price: 13,800 yen/person (optional English guide available: 17,600 yen)
③Geisha course with houseboat cuisine (time required: 3 hours) (meals included)
Minimum number of participants: 20
Food and drinks: Same as above
2 geisha (number can be discussed), facilitator (English speaking)
To enjoy both the night view of the factories and the geisha's entertainment, we will adjust the schedule on board according to the operating conditions.
Price: 18,800 yen/person (optional English guide available: 17,600 yen)
*Amounts and conditions are subject to change.
There are other experience tours available!
Lots of fun! Click here for an introduction to Kawasaki!
Kawasaki City Tourism Association website
Hello! This is the Kawasaki City Tourism Association. We will introduce the charms of Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, that will make you want to visit the city. ◆About Kawasaki City◆ Kawasaki City is a popular commuter town with 1.54 million people, located in Kanagawa Prefecture next to Tokyo, 15 minutes from Haneda Airport, a few minutes from Tokyo's major stations, and close to Yokohama, Kamakura, and Hakone. It is a big city close to Tokyo and Yokohama, but only known to those in the know, with shopping centers where Japan's main shops are gathered together and downtown areas where locals gather, allowing you to experience the real urban life of Japan. It is famous for its factory night view born from the industrial area that supported Japan's high economic growth, but it also flourished as one of the "Tokaido Fifty-three Stations", a post town on the "Tokaido", the main artery from Tokyo to Kyoto that was developed by the shogun who founded the Edo Shogunate, and is home to Kawasaki Daishi, which is visited by one of the largest worshippers in Japan on New Year's visits, and the Japanese Folk House Museum, which has 25 old houses designated as cultural properties. The museum of the popular anime "Doraemon" is also popular. Here are some popular tourist spots and events. ◇Kawasaki City Factory Night View This industrial area supported Japan's high economic growth period. At night, the factories that operate 24 hours a day turn on their work lights in the plants and transform into a fantastical world studded with jewels. You can experience this "factory night view" on a bus tour or a houseboat cruise tour. ◇Ikuta Green Space Although it is located in a city just a few minutes from Tokyo, it has a spectacular natural environment including rows of metasequoia trees. At the Japanese Folk House Garden, you can experience 25 old houses designated as cultural properties, and you can experience indigo dyeing, which has been traditionally practiced in this area, and there is also an art museum of Taro Okamoto, a popular avant-garde artist. You can also enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring. ◇Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, Kawasaki The museum displays original drawings by Fujiko F. Fujio, the manga artist who created Doraemon, a manga beloved around the world, especially in Asia, as well as the desk that Fujiko F. Fujio actually used. In addition, life-size items are installed, and you can actually eat the food that appears in the work, so you can enter the world of the work. ◇Kawasaki Sanno Festival The largest festival in the Kawasaki area, held every August at Inage Shrine, is a highlight of the festival, with a large portable shrine procession. ◇Kanamara Festival A festival at Kanayama Shrine held on the first Sunday of April. A portable shrine shaped like a penis is carried out, and it is famous for granting fertility and finding love, and many foreign tourists visit.
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