Kawasaki travel guide
Kawasaki Tourism | Kawasaki Guide
You're Going to Love Kawasaki
With a population of 1.31 million, Kawasaki is a must-see destination in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kawasaki has to offer.
Where to Eat in Kawasaki
If you’re looking for affordable options, トラジ ウイング川崎店 (川崎区砂子1-3-1 ウィング川崎 3階) and UCHIDA TEI (新丸子東2-897-31) are great picks.
When to visit Kawasaki
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kawasaki in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 240 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Kawasaki, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Kawasaki
Plane
When flying to Kawasaki, you’ll arrive at Tokyo Haneda (HND), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kawasaki from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 10h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Kawasaki is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 11 miles from Kawasaki. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Europcar, among others, in Tokyo.
Airlines serving Kawasaki
Where to stay in popular areas of Kawasaki
Most booked hotels in Kawasaki
Hiring a car in Kawasaki
Expect to pay $1.88 per litre in Kawasaki (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.56 and $30.08. Economy (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kawasaki, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.