Things to do in Kawasaki

Compared to other crowded theme parks in the Tokyo area like Disneyland, Yomiuriland is practically empty if you go early on a weekday. You can ride all the attractions twice and still have time to spare. Even if it rains, there are indoor facilities to choose from. The Keio Line train connects directly with the Shinjuku Line, and from Keio Yomiuriland Station, you can take a bus or cable car to arrive quickly, making it perfect for a full day of fun.

Based on a recommendation, I booked 4 activities: 2 TeamLabs, SkyTree, and Warner Brothers Harry Potter. We successfully visited all 4 at a time that was convenient for us. We experienced a flood of positive emotions and would gladly do it again sometime. The staff was very welcoming and friendly, which created an unforgettable atmosphere of celebration and comfort.

So much fun! Not crowded at all, and there were so many facilities that didn't require waiting in line. Although the weather was hot, there were indoor restaurants and indoor game facilities. It was about an hour from Shinjuku to the park, which was very convenient.

The team at Kawasaki Beya are amazing!! We were not sure what to expect, as we had seen tours where people dressed in sumo suits and wrestled, and were not interested in that. However, this tour took you to a former operational Beya where bilingual interpreters talked about the history of sumo. Two retired wrestlers, Tsubomi and Nishiki, then demonstrated their training routine. Both were very entertaining, particularly when they asked for audience participation. The volunteers were walked through a short training session, then given the opportunity to wrestle one of the champions. Everyone then takes part in a traditional sumo meal, the chanko nabe, where they can ask questions of the sumos. We even did a craft activity and left with a gift. Both my teens (male and female) found it entertaining and it is high on our list of recommended activities for anyone visiting Tokyo.

Eito was such a great guide. We had so much fun as this was such a unique experience you don't get to do often due to tickets being hard to get. I love horse races back home, but nothing could hype up how amazing this track was! It was a super easy commute, and it was a packed stadium of 50k people. We also got to bet on the horses and won almost every one! I think Eito is lucky, because we won a lot of yen. I would definitely go again, it was a highlight of our trip.