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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.
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.
03-5789-8686（Keikyu Information Center）
1-18-1 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.
Tel:044-754-4500
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
1-34 Kuji, Takatsu-ku
Showa Denko K.K. 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)
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
Tokaido Kawasaki Shuku Koryukan
Kawasaki Post was established in 1623 as a post station for the Fifty-three Stages of the Tokaido. At this exhibition one can experience the history and townscape of Kawasaki, by viewing images and movies as well as miniatures. As the resting spot for those enjoying a walk through the town, the meeting rooms are used as a gathering place for the local area and Kawasaki citizens.
044-280-7321
4 minutes walk from Keihin-Kawasaki Line Keihin-Kawasaki Station
1-8-4 Honcho, Kawasaki-ku
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.
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