History in Kawasaki - Travel Kawasaki

Kako Suimon Floodgate

This floodgate on Tamagawa River is built in March 1928 based on the canal and harbor project plan drawn up at that time. Its top section was designed with art deco that resembles grapes, pears, and peaches harvested locally. It is

Near 66 Minato-cho, Kawasaki-ku

The First Electrical Railway in East Japan Keikyu Founding Monument

The Keihin Express Daishi Line built in 1899 was the first electrical railway in east Japan and the third such railway to operate in the Japan.

044-222-3118

1-18 Daishiekimae, Kawasaki-ku

Commemorative Monument to the Planetary Hot Rolling Mill

This mill was the main piece of machinery used by Nippon Yakin Kogyo for 30 years.

2-1 Fujimi, Kawasaki-ku (inside Fujimi Park)

Thomas Smelting Furnace

This furnace was operated by Nippon Kokan K.K. (the present JFE Steel Corporation) from 1938 to 1957. It greatly contribututed to the modernization of Japan.

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1-2 Todoroki, Nakahara-ku (Kawasaki City Museum Entrance)

Ento-Bunsui Water Diversion Facility

This water diversion facility built in 1941 was designed to day automatically divert water into a certain ratio regardless of the amount of incoming water. It shows that the wisdom of our forefathers still works perfectly

1-341 Kuji, Takatsu-ku

Showa Denko Kawasaki Plant

This building is on the registered list of Japan’s tangible cultural heritages. Built in 1931, the building is still being used as an office today. (Not open to public)

044-322-6811

5-1 Ogimachi, Kawasaki-ku

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Kawasaki
Archeology Institute

The institute was founded by Haruyoshi Mochida who has been working on local excavations.

044-854-7621

9-5-18 Arima, Miyamae-ku

Japan Open Air Folk House Museum

Twenty-five traditional private houses were built between 200 to 300 years ago in Eastern Japan have been moved to this open-air museum. These houses have been designated as an important national cultural asset, offer hands-on experience and learning workshops.

044-922-2181

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Haiku Monument of Basho

The poem written by Basho Matsuo when he parted with his disciples in 1694 is carved on this monument.

Kanoko Okamoto monument

This monument is dedicated in memory of the poet and author Kanoko Okamoto, mother of Taro Okamoto. This monument is the work of Taro Okamoto. The pedestal was designed by Kenzo Tange.