Kamata: Tokyo’s Hidden Gem

Many tourists choose to stay in Shinjuku or Shibuya, but smart travelers choose Kamata. Kamata is the closest bustling district to Haneda Airport and is located exactly halfway between Tokyo (Shinagawa) and Yokohama, making it the best base for sightseeing.

Location and Access: The Best Base for Travelers

Kamata has two major stations, “JR Kamata Station” and “Keikyu Kamata Station,” making it convenient to go anywhere.

Fastest 10 minutes from Haneda Airport: Using the Keikyu Line, you can go directly from the airport without transferring. It is also safe for late-night arrivals or early-morning departures.

Midway point between Tokyo and Yokohama

10 minutes to Shinagawa: Convenient for transferring to the Shinkansen and accessing the Shibuya/Shinjuku areas.
15 minutes to Yokohama: You can reach the popular port city for sightseeing with just one train ride.

Value Tickets: You can save on transportation costs by using tickets such as the “Keikyu Haneda/Subway Common Pass & Tokyo Subway Ticket,” which is a set of Keikyu Line and Subway tickets.

Accommodation: Convenient and Reasonable

There are many business hotels and capsule hotels around Kamata Station, where you can stay more reasonably than in the city center.

Convenience near the station: Many hotels are within walking distance of the station. Some hotels, such as “APA Hotel Keikyu Kamata Ekimae Nishi,” are equipped with facilities easy for foreign travelers to use and currency exchange machines.

Gourmet: Gyoza Sanctuary & Izakaya Paradise

When you come to Kamata, there are specialties you must eat.

Hanetsuki Gyoza (Winged Gyoza)

Kamata is the birthplace of fried gyoza with crispy “wings.” It is recommended to eat around at the famous restaurants called “The Big Three,” which are cheap and delicious.

Nihao: A famous store said to be the originator.
Hoanyong: Characterized by its chewy skin.
Konparu: Popular for its juicy volume with plenty of meat juices.

Izakaya Hopping

Old-fashioned Japanese Izakaya and bars are densely packed in the shopping streets and back alleys of the JR Kamata Station West Exit. The experience of drinking shoulder-to-shoulder with locals will be a highlight of your trip.

If you can extend your legs a bit, the neighboring station Kawasaki is also famous as an area with many Izakaya and beer halls with excellent cost performance.

Culture and Healing: “Kuroyu” Onsen

Onsen in Tokyo? You might think so, but Kamata (Ota Ward) is one of Tokyo’s leading “Onsen Villages.”

Kuroyu (Black Water): The hot springs here are characterized by their coffee-like black color. It contains ancient plant components and is reputed to make your skin smooth.
Sento Experience: At Sento (public baths) such as “Kamata Onsen,” you can enjoy this natural hot spring for just around 500 to 550 yen. Please try experiencing Japan’s local bathing culture.

Shopping and Sightseeing

Shopping Streets: “Kamata West Exit Shopping Street” and others have covered arcades, so you can shop comfortably even on rainy days. You can find everything from souvenirs to daily necessities.
Kawasaki Daishi: “Kawasaki Daishi” in the neighboring Kawasaki area is a historic temple famous for warding off evil spirits. It is especially crowded during event periods such as Hatsumode (New Year’s visit) and Setsubun.