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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 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 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 9.4″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Kawasaki, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Kawasaki
Plane
When flying to Kawasaki, you’ll arrive at Tokyo Haneda (HND), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Kawasaki from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 8h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Kawasaki is to pick up a car rental from Tokyo, which is about 18 km from Kawasaki. You’ll find branches of Avis and ORIX Rent a Car, among others, in Tokyo.
Airlines serving Kawasaki
Where to stay in popular areas of Kawasaki
Most booked hotels in Kawasaki
Renting a car in Kawasaki
Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Kawasaki (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Kawasaki is Full-size (Honda Stepwgn or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.