Each house has its own unique history and architectural style, letting visitors really get to know traditional Japanese lifestyles and building techniques.
Nihon Minka-en, Kawasaki Municipal Japan Outdoor Folk House Museum | Review by 謝淑惠
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Shirakawa-go (Historic Village)
Shirakawa-go, a beautiful area where traditional Japanese scenery still exists, is home to the largest number of still-standing traditional “gassho-zukuri” Japanese homes. As of 2016, there are around 100 buildings still standing, both large and small. It is the largest remaining historic settlement in Japan, and it is preserved as a Group of Traditional Buildings in the register of Cultural Properties of Japan.
I've heard before that the gassho-style houses are built without using a single nail, but seeing them in person, they felt way sturdier than I imagined. I also visited the Gassho-zukuri Minkaen, the open-air museum in the Ogimachi gassho village. There, you can try out traditional Japanese crafts like plant dyeing, making straw sandals, and even making soba noodles. Really cool experience!
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Kawasui Kawasaki Aquarium
Head inside the KAWASAKI Le FRONT shopping complex facing Kawasaki Station to find Kawasui Kawasaki Aquarium and some 300 species of aquatic creatures from near and far, including local regions like Tama River in Kawasaki, and some all the way from Asia, Africa, and the tropical rainforests of South America and the Amazon.
Every exhibit area is thoughtfully designed, so you can observe and learn about the animals' habits up close.
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Aqua City Odaiba
Situated next to Odaiba Marine Park and offering a stunning view of the city center across the Rainbow Bridge, this large shopping complex is a prime location in Odaiba. The shopping zone, characterized by its casual fashion suitable for the refreshing sea breeze, is home to around 60 stores. In addition, it boasts Odaiba's largest gourmet zone, with a diverse range of restaurants offering Japanese, Western, Chinese, Italian cuisines, and more.
This large shopping mall in Odaiba has an amusement area and a museum, plus all kinds of restaurants and specialty shops. If you step outside, you can get a great view of Rainbow Bridge.
