The area around JR Kawasaki Station's east exit gears up for its autumn tradition once again, as KAWASAKI NIGHT MARKET returns for its 5th edition.
Marking the milestone 5th year, the Kawasaki Soul Food Stalls — a lineup of long-established shops beloved by Kawasaki's discerning locals — adds a weekday Friday this time, running three consecutive days from October 23 (Fri) to 25 (Sun). The Kawasaki Bar Festival, which lets visitors explore the diverse restaurants around Kawasaki Station's east exit, runs for eight days from October 25 (Sun) to November 1 (Sun), introducing a ticket system for the first time while expanding in scale.
Schedule
Note: The Kawasaki Soul Food Stalls will be canceled in the event of severe weather; updates will be posted on the official website and social media.
Kawasaki Soul Food Stalls
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| October 23 (Fri) | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| October 24 (Sat) | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| October 25 (Sun) | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Kawasaki Bar Festival
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | October 25 (Sun) – November 1 (Sun) |
| Hours | Vary by participating shop |
Venue
Around Kawasaki Fes Plaza (in front of Kawasaki LUFRON), La Cittadella, Chinecitta-dori Shopping Street, Kawasaki Station Nakamise-dori Shopping Street, and more.
Organizer
KAWASAKI NIGHT MARKET Executive Committee (Kawasaki City, Kawasaki Station Area Shopping Street Federation, Chinecitta-dori Shopping Street Promotion Association, Kawasaki Station Nakamise-dori Shopping Street Promotion Association, Citta Entertainment Co., Ltd., NPO Kawasaki Music Cast, and Nokuchi Kichi Co., Ltd.)
Details
Kawasaki Soul Food Stalls
A stall market lining up long-established shops beloved by Kawasaki's discerning local regulars, alongside shops now drawing fresh attention around the city.
Venue: Around Kawasaki Fes Plaza (in front of Kawasaki LUFRON), La Cittadella (Chinecitta-dori)
Kawasaki Bar Festival
The area's largest bar-hopping event around JR Kawasaki Station's east exit, where visitors can enjoy each participating shop's featured bar menu item (price: ¥3,600 for a set of three ¥1,200 tickets).
Venue: La Cittadella, the area around Ogawa-cho, Kawasaki Station Nakamise-dori Shopping Street, and more
Details on tickets — set to go on sale in mid-October — along with the list of participating shops, will be announced around late September on the official KAWASAKI NIGHT MARKET website and social media.
Scenes from the 4th KAWASAKI NIGHT MARKET, which drew 38,000 visitors.
