2025 Kawasaki Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

💞Recommendation: In winter in Zao, Japan, you can see the famous frost trees and enjoy the warm hot springs, but you can't go to Zao Okama, which looks like angel tears. This is a tourist attraction that will only open in May after the snow season. 🗓️Itinerary: We will travel by car ➡️We will park at the parking lot below Okama ➡️We will take a personal cable car to go there🚠! Walk along the trail of Zao Okama and enjoy the Okama and various natural landscapes😘 The weather is still very cold when going up the mountain, remember to wear more clothes! #JapanTohoku #ZaoOkama #JapanSelf-drivingTour #Yamagata #Zao #JanuaryGoodPlaces2025

The nearest stations to the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum are Odakyu Noborito Station and Mukogaoka-Yuen Station. It is also known as the Doraemon Museum. The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum was built on the site of Mukogaoka-Yuen (the site of the former bowling alley). We recommend taking the bus from Noborito Station. It takes about 20 minutes to walk, and the route is not very interesting, so we recommend taking the bus! Also, if you go from Noborito Station, the station is full of Doraemon. For example, the elevators are doors that can be used anywhere, so we recommend going from Noborito Station. Many of the works that Fujiko F. Fujio was involved in, such as Doraemon and Perman, are on display in the park. There are also many Doraemon foods available at the restaurant, so Doraemon fans should definitely check it out! Also, the toilet signs are cute and Doraemon-themed, so check them out! Opening hours 10:00~18:00 Admission fee Adults 1000 yen Junior high school students 700 yen Children 400 yen Entry is by designated time every hour between 10:00~16:00 #Doraemon #Fujiko F Fujio #Fujiko F Fujio Museum #Doraemon Museum

I've been wanting to go ever since I saw it on social media But it's so popular that I can't make a reservation on weekends 🥺 I took a day off during the week and stayed there. ⁡ The hot springs, the retro interior, and the food were all amazing...!!! As always, I've put together a list of my personal recommendations and things to be careful of 🖋 -------------- ✔️Recommended points ⚫︎You can take a tour of the three large baths and two free private baths in the building ♨️ I loved the atmosphere so much that I decided to come back 🥺 ⚫︎The hot springs are on a rotation system for men and women, but you can use them all night!!! ⚫︎The spring water is colorless and transparent, and at about 42 degrees, it's a comfortable temperature to bathe in. ⚫︎The exterior and interior are retro, cute, and stylish 🧡 ⚫︎The staff are friendly. ⚫︎You can drink local sake, coffee, tea, and water for free at the rest area☕️ ※If it weren't for COVID, they would have had miso oden👀 ⚫︎It's surrounded by greenery, so you can digitally detox. It's surrounded by trees and bamboo! ⚫︎The price is quite cheap considering the room, bath, and food (1 night with 2 meals for 2 people, from 18,150 yen per person *If you make a reservation through the Secret Hot Springs Preservation Association) ⚫︎You can eat dinner and breakfast in a private room🥢 ⁡ ⁡ ✔️Points to note ⚫︎It's a very popular inn, so it's almost fully booked on weekends😇It's recommended to go on a weekday! ⚫︎There are quite a few stairs to climb up to your room🚶‍♀️ If you are not confident in your legs, it may be difficult...!!! ※There are a few places where you don't have to climb stairs👀 ⁡ I am not good at climbing stairs, but it was a wonderful inn that I could enjoy even that...!!! -------------- 📍Access 🚅Tokyo to Shiroishi Zao Station, about 2 hours 🚌Miyako Bus Shiroishi Zao Station to Active Resorts Miyagi Zao, about 1 hour 🚗Free shuttle service, about 15 minutes (reservation required) ⁡ ■Stay time Check-in 15:00~ Check-out ~10:00 ⁡ ■Price 1 night with 2 meals for 2 people from 37,400 yen ※You can stay for 18,700 yen per person♨️ -------------- #Hot spring #Hot spring trip #Accommodation report #Miyagi #Room introduction

Fujiko-F-Fujio Museum, opened in September 2011 in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 40 minutes by train from central Tokyo. The museum has 3 floors, each floor is designed and decorated with the theme of Doraemon. The first floor is the main exhibition area with about 50,000 exhibits related to author Fujiko F. Fujio - the "father" of the intelligent robot cat. Next is the second floor - the Doraemon story book library where you can find your childhood through the pages of Doraemon stories. The third floor is an outdoor playground, souvenir shop and a cafe where you can rest and relax after visiting the entire museum. #museum #doraemon #nobita #kanagawa #japan

Fujiko F. Fujio Museum= Doraemon Museum, The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum is most easily accessed from Noborito Station, which lies along both the Odakyu Odawara Line (20 minutes, 260 yen by express train from Shinjuku, frequent departures) and the JR Nambu Line (30 minutes, 310 yen from Kawasaki Station, frequent departures). A shuttle bus (10 minutes, 210 yen) operates every 10-15 minutes between the station and the museum.#travel #awesomepic #anime

This is a place that recreates old houses that once existed in various parts of Tohoku. It is on the way from Sendai to Zao by car, so it is recommended as a detour. Michinoku Lakeside Park, where Furusato Village is located, is a beautiful place where flowers bloom in every season, and there is also a shop and cafe on the premises. Michinoku Mori no Lakeside Park Furusato Village 📍Address: 53-9 Ononihonmatsu, Kawasaki-cho, Shibata-gun, Miyagi Prefecture 989-1505 🕰️Business hours: 9:30-17:00

We arrived at Okama in Zao, famous for its emerald green hot springs. We were worried because we were shrouded in fog on the way, but as we got closer to Okama, the fog cleared up and we were able to see the magnificent Okama. It is important not to give up just because of a little fog. You can drive close to the spot, so even those with weak legs can feel safe. There is Zao Onsen nearby, so we were able to spend a relaxing time there. 📍Address: Okama in Zao, Kuraishi-dake National Forest, Toogatta Onsen, Zao-cho, Katta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture 989-0916 #0 yen trip

#springwander Mt. Zao Mikama is a crater lake located in the highest altitude area in the centre of the Zao mountain range. " It is a lake with a diameter of 325 metres and a circumference of about 1 km, surrounded by three mountains: Mt. Karita, "Mt. Kumano" and "Mt. Goshiki". It is a mysterious spot also known as "Goshiki Lake" because the colour of the lake changes to dark green, blue, emerald green, etc. depending on various conditions such as seasons, time, weather, and temperature, and the contrast between the quiet glow of the lake surface and the roughness of the crater wall. But it exudes the depth of natural beauty.

#springwander The only national park in the Tohoku region adjacent to the shores of Lake Kamabo at the foot of the majestic Mt. Zao. The park is divided into three areas. First of all, "Southern District". Flower gardens coloured by beautiful flowers every season, "Furusato Village" where you can see the nostalgic scenery and traditional culture of old private houses from Tohoku, huge trampolines and roller slides where children are about to jump with great joy, and thick ropes There is a "Warasuko Hiroba" equipped with playground equipment like a jungle gym.

📍Michinoku Mori no Lakeside Park Water Plaza 53-9 Ononihonmatsu, Kawasaki-cho, Shibata-gun, Miyagi Opening hours 9:30-16:00 Closed on Tuesdays ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ A view of the Zao mountain range in the background💕💕 You can see the Zao mountain range from the high ground of Ayano Hiroba, and on the other side is Water Plaza. The view from here is also spectacular!! The cherry blossoms and petals falling into the pond... it was a spectacular view💕. There are about 6,500 water lilies in various colors, red, white, pink, and yellow, planted in the water square, and they are best viewed from June to September. I think it is a spectacular view at that time too. I saw people relaxing on the grass by the water. It was too big for me to go there, but there is a spacious 22,000㎡ flower field, where you can see poppies in early summer and cosmos from summer to autumn with the Zao mountain range in the background. I hope I can go there again someday. #SpectacularSpot #CherryBlossoms #FlowerField #Pond #Waterside #ZaoMountainRange #Miyagi #Spring0YenTrip #Reflection #TohokuTrip

📍Michinoku Forest Lakeside National Park 53-9 Ono Nihonmatsu, Kawasaki-machi, Shibata-gun, Miyagi Prefecture 《Access》 6 minutes on foot from Ono bus stop/Miyagi Kotsu Opening hours 9:30-16:00 Closed on Tuesdays ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ The only national park in Tohoku Wow! It's 647.4ha in size. You can't see it all in one day. It's divided into three areas: South, North, and Satoyama, and the South area is a zone themed around flowers and water. Among them is Irodori Square, a flower and fountain plaza where 100,000 flowers bloom in full bloom each season. The curved flowerbeds are incredibly beautiful, and the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, which was amazing. Parking fee is 500 yen, and admission fee is 310 yen. It's cheap because it's a national park. #Tohoku #Miyagi #Michinoku Mori no Lakeside Park #Park #0 yen spring trip #Cherry blossom spot #Amazing cherry blossom scenery #Cherry blossom

#0yentravelnovember This is a hot spring inn located about 50 minutes by car from Sendai city! This inn offers in-room dining for dinner and breakfast! All the meals are excellent and very filling, so you'll be full! And there's a hot spring, which is colorless, transparent, and a little thick, so it's very relaxing! There's also an open-air bath, and since there are almost no street lights around, the starry sky looks very beautiful! Please try staying there!! 📍2-17 Aone Onsen, Kawasaki-machi, Shibata-gun, Miyagi Prefecture

Hi !!! 🤗 Let's share the experience of traveling to Okama Crater on a budget to be a guideline for everyone. 1. Access: From Kaminoyama Onsen Station, there will be a free shuttle bus (few buses, 2 trips there / 2 trips back). The bus stops in front of Kaminoyama Onsen Tourist Information (while waiting for the bus, the staff will give out a 500¥ Chair Lift discount coupon). 2. We traveled on November 1, 67. The Okama crater was quite windy and very cold (opening period: late April - early November).

#historicallandmarks Amazing view for this volcanic lake in Mount Zao, Yamagata, Japan. The view is breathtaking. 100% worthwhile to come and visit. Reminder: can get windy and cold up there. Bring a jacket 😊

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#TokyoAttractions Yugami Shrine was a surprise discovery when I was traveling in Japan! This shrine is located in the hot spring area. The surrounding environment is quiet and relaxing. ✨ The beautiful torii gate and exquisite shrine architecture make you unable to help but take photos. 📸 I especially like the creek next to the shrine. The water is clear and the fish swim leisurely, which makes people feel happy. 💧 I also participated in the blessing ceremony here and felt the strong cultural atmosphere. 🙏 Yugami Shrine is not only a place of faith, but also a good place to get close to nature. It is definitely worth a visit! Next time you come to Japan, remember to add it to your itinerary! #元神神社 #日本Travel #prayer 🏯🌸

The National Mutsu Forest Lakeside Park is about an hour's bus ride from Sendai City. It is a very popular park with a variety of flowers blooming throughout the year according to the seasons. There are relatively few large parks in Taiwan. I highly recommend that you visit it in the future to enjoy the flowers. Access: Take a bus from Sendai Station for about 70 minutes. Get on the Akiu-Kawasaki Sendai West Line from Bus No. 63 at the West Exit of Sendai Station and get off at Mutsu Park #springplace2024 #flowerviewing

Kawasaki Town, located in the southern part of Miyagi Prefecture, is a town rich in natural resources. One of the most famous attractions is the National Mutsu Forest Lakeside Park (國営みちのく藤の湖畔園). It takes about an hour by bus from Sendai City to reach the National Mutsu Forest Lakeside Park. Various flowers bloom in different seasons, and the scene is very vast and beautiful. In autumn, the Kochia scoparia (Popo grass, broom grass) in Mutsu Park will gradually change from green to red. The whole Kochia scoparia is very beautiful and healing. There are also activities to light up at night. #SpringGoodPlace2024 #Broomgrass

The pork cutlet set meal is 1,050 yen The meat is very thick and delicious It's in a rather hidden location, but it's actually delicious, so I definitely recommend you go there!! The parking lot is a little tricky to navigate, so it's best to read the signs carefully before parking lol

#2024wish been years for Doreamon Fans finally we are here to visit the Museum. suggest you to purchase ticket online in advanced to avoid Queue and ticket sold out. the museum was fun and interactive with indoor and outdoor area. the theming is full of Doraemon novel , Figurine as well as a Doreamon Cafe . we have ordered coffee and food with Doreamon decoration is too cute to eat. overall is worth to visit and highly recommended. in 2024, I wish to visit United States 🇺🇸 I hotel the wish come true. #couplestrip #awesomepic #travel

If you walk a little from Kawasaki Station, there is a place decorated like Europe. There are many delicious restaurants and things to do, and it feels like an amusement park. If you have been to Tokyo too many times and are tired, I recommend Kanagawa Prefecture, which is next to Tokyo!

Here is a summary of breakfast and dinner at Yumoto Fuboukan! ----- ▼Breakfast🍚　※1-5th photo Breakfast was served at a set time, starting at 8am! It wasn't too early or too late, and I was happy that it was just the right time for me😇 It was nice to be able to eat a little bit of each side dish with my rice, such as mentaiko, salt-grilled mackerel, and sasakama🥢 There was a piece of paper with "Chino-ma" written on it at the entrance to the room, and there was a cute Musubimaru, the symbol of Miyagi? (5th photo) ----- ▼Dinner🍚　※6-12th photo You can eat dinner and breakfast in the same room! All the dishes were delicious, but the soba noodles that came out midway had a nice chewy texture and were so tasty that I finished them in an instant 😇 The crayfish that came out with the sweetfish was deep-fried and crunchy like a snack 🦀 ⁡ I'd like to come back in a different season and try other dishes 🥢 ----- The rest of the photos are from inside the hotel! Next I'll post the bath version!! #hotspring #hotspringtrip #accommodationreview #deliciousinnfood #breakfast #dinner #miyagi #hotspringinn

In the winter to the Japanese hot springs, don't miss the century-old historic hot spring hotel and authentic winter cuisine in the Northeast. Zhangwanglianfeng, located at the junction of Miyagi Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture, has a long history of the first hot springs. The "one of the soup masters" is an old shop hot spring hotel that opened its doors from the time when the hot springs were opened. The old building has a history of more than 600 years and has been included in the Japanese tangible cultural wealth. Guests who live in the "one of the soup masters" can enjoy dinner in this old building. The lamps used in the restaurant are hand-made by Tengman and are filled with an ancient atmosphere. Because of the back of the forest, the dinner has a very romantic name: Mori dinner, my set is called "Boiled Moon", very poetic. From pre-dinner to snacks, there are a total of ten dishes. The ingredients are the most seasonal ingredients with the local characteristics. The chef of Tang Master uses the natural ingredients in the depths of the Tibetan King to create a poetic feast. The Meguro Onsen in Miyagi Prefecture is not to be missed. The "Immediate" is also one of the member hot spring hotels of the Japan Secret Soup Association. "I don't forget the pavilion" is not only famous for its hot springs, but the food is still recommended by Michelin. The hotel restaurant offers top-quality banquet dishes, and the ingredients are also locally sourced, each dish is very elegant. It is worth mentioning that the not forgetting the cabinet uses antiques that are very chronological, and are themselves artworks.