Kokudo Station → Kawasaki Daishi → Factory Nightscape (Final Fantasy VII Vibes)
詳細
Let’s mix a bit of tradition, retro rail travel, and surreal industrial night views in one evening trip.
We’ll start at Kokudo Station, stroll to Kawasaki Daishi, and end with a factory nightscape that looks like it’s straight out of Final Fantasy VII.
📍 About the Places
Location map: Google My Map
- Kokudo Station (国道駅) – A rare, atmospheric old station on the JR Tsurumi Line. Built in 1930 and barely changed, it has a raw, Showa-era feel with dimly lit passageways and old storefronts under the tracks.
(Estimated time: 0.5–1 hour) - Walk to Kawasaki Daishi (川崎大師) – A leisurely 1.5–2 hour walk through quiet residential streets to reach one of the Kanto area’s most famous Buddhist temples.
- Kawasaki Daishi – Known for its striking main hall, large incense burners, and an approach lined with nostalgic shops selling traditional sweets and snacks.
(Estimated time: about 1 hour) - Kawasaki Marien Observatory (川崎マリエン展望室) – Before sunset, we’ll head to this seaside observatory, which closes at 7 p.m. The 360-degree view of factories, ships, and the Tokyo Bay skyline is spectacular at dusk and early night.
View sample: Shutoko guide - Factory Nightscape (工場夜景) – Kawasaki’s waterfront factories at night are illuminated with an eerie, cyberpunk glow. Pipes, smoke stacks, and catwalks create a scene that feels like you’ve stepped into the industrial zones of FF7’s Midgar.
Details
- Meeting at Kokudo sation at 12:00
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/2z75Y4KBeNj976fT7
- 🕒 Schedule Estimate (starting at 12:00)
- Kokudo Station: 0.5–1 h
- Walk to Kawasaki Daishi: 1.5–2 h
- Kawasaki Daishi: 1 h
- Travel to Kawasaki Marien: 0.5 h
- Observatory & nightscape: up to 1.5 h before closing at 7 p.m.
Important notes
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- “If fewer than 10 people sign up by the day before the event, I’ll postpone it to the following week. Thanks for your understanding!”
This is a casual meetup of like-minded people. You’ll receive a friendly welcome, but this is not a guided tour or a customer-host relationship. - You are free to join or leave anytime, but please let us know if you’ll be late.
- We generally wait 10 minutes for late arrivals.
- A 500 yen fee is collected to help cover the annual [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) subscription cost (over USD $200 per year).
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