Experience

Located on the second basement floor of Kawasaki More's, this escalator has five 83.4cm steps and is called the Petitcalator! It takes just eight seconds to ride, has only five steps, and is recognized in the 1991 Guinness Book of World Records as the "shortest escalator in the world."

The birth of Petitcalator In October 1989, an underground passageway connecting Kawasaki More's and Kawasaki Azalea opened. This was when the Petitcalator was born!

Why was short escalator built?
Azalea (Kawasaki Station underground passage) is located between the first and second basement floors of More's, so this was introduced as a solution to this problem.
To commemorate this, suggestions for a nickname were solicited, and reached approximately 1,500 submissions. After careful screening process, "Petitcalator," has been selected.
It has been widely featured on social media as a unique spot in Kawasaki, and is popular among locals!

Keihin Fushimi Inari Shrine is located between Shin-Maruko in Kawasaki City and Musashi-Kosugi, between Tokyo and Yokohama. It has a quiet atmosphere in the middle of the city, and features a large red torii gate, a beautiful shrine building, and 108 stone statues of divine foxes. The cute fox statues are sure to be Instagrammable! 

Inari Shrines have been rooted in Japanese culture since ancient times as gods who grant bountiful harvests and various wishes. Keihin Fushimi Inari Shrine was built in 1951 by dividing the spirit of the deity from Fushimi Inari Taisha, the head temple of Inari faith in Kyoto, in hopes of the region's recovery after World War II. Located between Shin-Maruko and Musashi-Kosugi in Kawasaki City, it is close to both Tokyo and Yokohama and can be explored on foot from the nearest station. Although the number of foreign tourists has been increasing recently, the shrine has a tranquil atmosphere that makes it hard to believe it is in a city full of skyscrapers.

As you stroll through the town, a large red torii gate suddenly appears and catches your eye. Within the grounds is a magnificent red shrine building, and 108 stone statues of divine foxes are enshrined within the grounds.

At Inari Shrine, foxes are enshrined as messengers of Inari deity. Foxes were called "messengers" and "attendants." Inari and the divine foxes have a very close relationship.

Within the temple grounds, there are 108 divine foxes, one for each of the human earthly desires. Each has a unique pose and expression, and each has a deep meaning as they stand guard over the visitors.

Manhole cards show a manhole cover with different designs from all over Japan.

There are three types in Kawasaki City: Kawasaki City Brand Message Design, Kawasaki Frontale Character Design, and Tokaido Kawasaki-Shuku Ukiyo-e Design. Each is packed with the unique charm of Kawasaki City.

 The design captures the city's cultural, historical, and sporting appeal, making it perfect not only as a collectible but also as a souvenir for tourists.

 The cards feature information such as the origin of the designs and the locations of the manhole covers, making your stroll through the city even more enjoyable.

 When visiting for sightseeing, be sure to collect all three types of cards and experience the diverse charms of Kawasaki City!

 For distribution locations and detailed information, please visit the Kawasaki-City Waterworks BureauService website.

KEIRIN is a professional bicycle race that originated in Japan, where participants compete at speeds of up to 70km/h. Just watching the race is exciting, but you can also enjoy a "sports betting experience" where you can take part in predicting the order of finish for as little as 100 yen.

Of the 43 bicycle racing tracks in Japan, Kawasaki Keirin Track is easily accessible from Tokyo, Haneda Airport, and Narita Airport, and is a popular tourist spot at night where you can enjoy the illuminated Keirin Stadium, which is easy to drop by. Keirin was first adopted as an official event at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and there are approximately 2,400 keirin racers, the most of any professional sport in Japan, 200 of whom are women. 

Keirin is a sport in which participants race bicycles on a bank (raceway) and compete to see who can reach the finish line first. Keirin is not just a race of speed, but also involves a strong element of tactics with your opponent, which is what makes it so fascinating and deep. You will need to come up with various strategies to win. 

KEIRIN Race Flow

① Seven racers appear in color-coded uniforms and helmets

② The guide runs at the front and increases the pace.

③ When the bell rang to indicate one and a half laps remaining, the guides pulled the race back and the race began in earnest.

④ The athletes sprint – there can only be one winner! 

* Please note when visiting: Kawasaki Keirin Stadium does not accept cashless payments, so please prepare cash (Japanese yen).

* Keirin races are held irregularly. Please see the Kawasaki Keirin website for race schedules.

Warm laughter, the everyday lives of ordinary children, and a constant focus on "SF - a little mystery." Fujiko F. Fujio (real name: Hiroshi Fujimoto) continued to create manga that brought a smile to the hearts of readers. Dreams, hope, friendship, courage, great curiosity. And the kind heart of loving others... This museum will continue to convey these feelings to the present... and into the future.

Fujiko F. Fujio, who lived in Tama ward, Kawasaki City for many years and continued to draw numerous manga for children, had a deep connection with Kawasaki City, including being awarded the Kawasaki City Cultural Award. The museum project was born from Fujiko F. Fujio's wife's desire to "give back to the children who supported Fujimoto's work," and it was born as a cultural facility that conveys the world and message of Fujiko F. Fujio's works to a wide range of generations through his original drawings and other materials.

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Based on the concept of being "a little different from an aquarium or a zoo," Kawasui Kawasaki Aquarium offers a variety of exhibition zones where over 300 species of creatures live. You can enjoy interacting with creatures using all five senses in spaces that recreate the beautiful waterfronts and rich ecosystems of Oceania, Asia, Africa, South America, and other parts of the world, including the Tama River that flows through Kawasaki City.

Kawasui offers visitors the opportunity to experience the unique characteristics of living creatures and the preciousness of life up close through exhibits and interactive experiences that utilize the latest digital technology. In "Agua Terra" and the "Panorama Screen Zone," visitors can learn about the importance of life and the richness of nature through interactive exhibits unique to Kawasui, creating a space where they can feel one with the creatures.