About 31 km (19 mi) from Tokyo, Kawasaki may not look like much, but if you are interested in Japanese history and pop culture, this city should be on your itinerary. You can head to Nihon Minkaen Open Air Museum, about 22 km (14 mi) from the city centre. This unique museum has 25 Edo-period buildings. The museum hosts regular demonstrations, such as rice cake pounding and lion dances. On Sundays, visitors can see traditional crafts presentations such as cloth weaving and indigo dyeing. Afterwards, go to Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, named after the creator of Doraemon and other whimsical pop culture characters. Tickets are available at Lawson outlets ahead of your visit. It is open every day except Wednesdays. Before visiting this city, you can book a traditional Japanese guest house or minshuku for a comfy stay. Read on for the best minshuku stays near Kawasaki, Japan.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 14, 2024.
1. Kagaribi Guesthouse; Tokyo (from USD 8)
This suburban adult-only guest house is about 31.2 km (19.4 mi) from Kawasaki. You can stay in a dormitory or a Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and futon beds. Dormitory rooms are gender specific and have bunk beds. Bed linens are included, and guest rooms are temperature controlled.
You can rent bicycles to explore the area during the day. You can hang out with fellow travellers in the shared lounge to unwind. Bathrooms here are also shared. You can even stay connected on the free WiFi.
Kagaribi Guesthouse
Address: Adachi-ku Senjyu Yanagicho 19-1
2. Quiet residential home; Fujisawa (from USD 121)
This place is in Fujisawa, approximately 47.1 km (29.27 mi) from Kawasaki and less than a 10-minute walk from Fujisawa Honmachi Station. This traditional Japanese residence is even ideal for extended stays and a large group. Moreover, the interiors are homey, with cushy futons in tatami rooms.
The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking if you feel like whipping up something. There’s a garden for relaxing in the fresh air and lush surroundings. You can also unwind on the veranda and enjoy city views. Do ask the host about possible transfer from the train station.
藤沢市, 神奈川県, JapanSuperhost
Accommodates: 8
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the bathroom and the views are great toowe really liked the layout of the rooms and air conditioner worked really wellowner provided brand new large screen smart tv and 2 ebikesvery comfortable house lots of room and great facilities for a family (including washing machine )Cleanliness:
it was also spotless and had a great showerthe beds were comfortable and rooms were cleanthe environment is very clean and enjoyable and the facilities is well equippedthis house is an older traditional style house it is very clean and in a good locationHost:
the host is very nice ladygreat host and perfect roomthe host is warm and helpfulthe host is very warm and welcomingthe host is the nicest host i ever encountered in my lifeRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is goodgreat location on a hill about 10 minutes walk from the stationlocation was good and enoshima was only 15-30 minutes awaywe loved the park at the top of the roadi found apple maps helpful to find the location
Discover Kawasaki for Japanese history and pop culture
If you plan to visit Japan soon, you should include Kawasaki as a stopover on your itinerary to see the unique Nihon Minkaen Open Air Museum and Fujiko F. Fujio Museum. For an authentic experience, reserve comfortable and traditional accommodation in one of these best minshuku stays near Kawasaki, Japan.
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