The light plan for enjoying Kawasaki City where is very close from Tokyo and Haneda Airport.
・Visit recommended Kawasaki's traditional & cultual spots ・A half day trip from JR Kawasaki station, the central station in Kawasaki City. ・Travel with experienced guide with a strong knowledge about Kawasaki City. ・Making Kiriko (Japanese traditional glassware experience) experience, appreciating "Ukiyoe" art, and visiting TOKAIDO KAWASAKI SHUKU KORYUKAN which prorives an opportunity to learn about Kawasaki City as it was 400 years ago.
Meet in front of "Kawasaki Kita Terrace (Kawasaki Toursit Information)", whichi is located on the 3rd floor of atre Kawasaki direct to JR Kawasaki Station.
After gathering and meeting a tour guide, you will move to KAWASAKI UKIYO-E GALLERY. UKIYO-E is a genre of traditional Japanese woodblock prints or paintings that gained popularity during the Edo period (17th to 19th centuries). The term "ukiyo-e" translates to "pictures of the floating world", reflecting scenes of landscapes, kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, beautiful women, and scenes from historical tales. Prominent ukiyo-e artists include Hokusai and Hiroshige. In the tour, professtional guide will explain some of ukiyo-e and also you can appreciate by your self.
Next, 15 minutes' walk will take you to "TOKAIDO KAWASAKI SHUKU KORYUKAN" which prorives an opportunity to learn about Kawasaki City as it was 400 years ago.Kawasaki City thrived as one of the post towns along the Tokaido during the Edo period. It serves as a significant historical resource, representing the origin of present-day Kawasaki, where you can delve into its rich history.
After you visit TOKAIDO KAWASAKI SHUKU KORYUKAN, you will move to "Tokaido GLASS" where you can experience "Kiriko" experience. Kiriko is cutting glass and it is type of glassware production in Tokyo since the late Edo period. You can bring glass home as souvenirs.
The end of the tour, the guide will take you to LAZONA Kawasaki Plaza which is one of the biggest shopping mall in Kawasaki City and the tour will end.
・Children under 5 years old cannot join the tour from a safety perspective during Kiriko experience ・Please arrive at the meeting place 15 minutes earlier than the departure time. Any reason such as delay or accident of a bus or a train may not be taken into account (0% refundable). ・Please wear comfortable walking shoes. ・Please notice that the tour schedule may not be customized. ・This tour is available in English. ・Please note that the itinerary may be subjected to changes. ・No refunds will be issued in case the customer doesn't show up at the meeting place on time. ・In case any extreme situations such as typhoons and other natural disasters, the tour will be cancelled.
・Please arrive at the meeting place 15 minutes earlier than the departure time. Any reason such as delay or accident of a bus or a train may not be taken into account (0% refundable). ・Please wear comfortable walking shoes.