With easy access to Tokyo, Kawasaki is developing as an affordable commuter town with a high quality of life.
Kawasaki is home to Kawasaki Daishi, the second most visited temple in the Kanto region.
Life in Kawasaki City is vibrant yet easy going. There is a good range of local restaurants as well as numerous local attractions (Museums, Temples, Yomiuri Land, etc.). There is a good choice of high-rise and low-rise apartments around the Musashi-Kosugi area. Those who are looking for luxury accommodation should check out Mizoguchi.
Connectivity is excellent with numerous train lines to major Tokyo destinations. There is also a direct train access to Haneda airport via the Keikyu line.
Given excellent location, transport connectivity, and quality of life, Kawasaki City is becoming an increasingly popular residential destination New high-rise developments have been emerging to cater to demand.
Takeshi Kosugi is the most developed area in Kawasaki City. As of March 2021, there are 15 tower condominiums directly connected to the station. It is a popular area because of easy access to Tokyo Station and Shinjuku Station. The area around the station is a mixture of old-fashioned shopping streets and large-scale shopping malls.
The Mizonokuchi area is an area developed mainly for commercial purposes. There are plenty of leisure facilities such as supermarkets, restaurants, and movie theaters. It is particularly popular amongst millennials as it is conveniently located 20 minutes from Shibuya station in Tokyo. On the outskirts are quiet residential areas with low-rise condominiums and detached houses.
Ikuta Ryokuchi is a popular park in Kawasaki. The park is home to a wide range flora and fauna. You can enjoy the fleeting beauty of the forests of Ikuta Ryokuchi throughout the four seasons, such as cherry blossoms in spring and colored leaves in autumn. Cultural facilities such as "Taro Okamoto Museum", "Japanese Folk House Garden", and "Fujiko F Fujio Museum" are scattered in and around the park, and it is an area where you can spend a relaxing and fulfilling day.
Kawasaki Daishi is the second most visited temple in the Kanto region. The temple is famous for its spiritual powers helping overcoming challenges and mitigating disasters. It attracts more that 3 million people during new year celebrations.