Tokyo Walk: Best Spots for a Stroll Around Kasai and Nishi-Kasai
Kasai is an area located in Edogawa City, the eastern part of Tokyo. Only twenty minutes away on the subway from the heart of Tokyo, this convenient and popular commuter town has a peaceful atmosphere. Discover hidden treasures from expansive parks to delicious but unpretentious eateries!
Kasai Rinkai Park
An expansive park with lush greenery facing Tokyo Bay. Following the theme “interaction of nature, water, and people,” park-goers can laze around on the grass field, interact with animals at the aquarium and bird-watching center, ride on a Ferris wheel, enjoy a barbeque, and try other amusements.
| Address | 6 Rinkai-cho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo |
| Access | 1-minute walk from Kasai-Rinkai Park Station (JR Keiyo Line) |
| URL | https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index026.html |
Tokyo Sea Life Park
Penguins gliding through the water await you at this aquarium that features one of Japan’s largest penguin exhibits!
General Fee: 700 yen
Tokyo Sea Life Park penguin exhibits
| Business hours | 9:30-17:00 (Admission until 16:00) |
| Regular holiday | Wednesdays (Following weekday when a Wednesday falls on a national holiday, substitute holiday, or Tokyo Citizen’s Day), December 29-January 1 * Check the website for the park schedule |
| URL | https://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/kasai/index.html |
Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel
Get a view of the entire city from 117 meters up on one of Japan’s biggest Ferris wheels!
Fee: Three years old and above, 800 yen
Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel
A Hotspot for Architecture Enthusiasts!
Inside the park are architectural works by world-class architect Yoshio Taniguchi. One is the Tokyo Sea Life Park, famous for the immense glass dome that reaches up to 30.7 meters high. Another is the “Crystal View” observatory rest house, a glass-paneled observatory that is so transparent that the building itself blends in with the sky and ocean beyond. It is also a great place to enjoy the sunset. 
Tokyo Sea Life Park glass dome
Kasai Rinkai Park「Crystal View」
| Business hours | 〈Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel〉Weekdays 10:00-18:00, Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays 10:00-19:00 |
| Regular holiday | Every 3rd Wednesday (Excluding August) * When Wednesday falls on a national holiday, the ride will be closed the next day. |
| URL | http://www.senyo.co.jp/kasai/giant_wheel.html |
The New and Trendy “Ff”!
Open since 2021, this commercial complex is located under the structure of Kasai-Rinkai Park Station. It houses cafes, burger bars, convenience stores, and a variety of other shops. The view of the Ferris wheel from the second-floor balcony is superb!
「Ff」
「Ff」The view of balcony
| Access | 1-minute walk from Kasai-Rinkai Park Station (JR Keiyo Line) |
| Business hours | 11:00-19:00, Saturdays/Sundays/holidays 10:00-19:00 (Some stores open at 11:00) |
| Regular holiday | January 1 |
| URL | https://ffffff.sc/ |
HYGGE STORE BY NORDISK
Find trendy fashion items and other goods you’ll want to wear right to the park.
「Ff」HYGGE STORE BY NORDISK
| Access | 1-minute walk from Kasai-Rinkai Park Station (JR Keiyo Line) |
| Regular holiday | January 1 |
| URL | https://ffffff.sc/ |
BUT THE BUTTER
Find rows of bread made with butter of the highest quality. We suggest getting a filling sandwich to-go for a picnic at the park.
「Ff」BUT THE BUTTER
| Access | 1-minute walk from Kasai-Rinkai Park Station (JR Keiyo Line) |
| Regular holiday | January 1 |
| URL | https://ffffff.sc/ |
Sogo Recreation Park
A park of solace for the locals, the Sogo Recreation Park is a gem full of stunning photo spots like the flower garden and fountain.
In Nagisa Park is an olive tree donated by the “V6” idol group, which has become a pilgrimage site for fans.
Sogo Recreation Park flower garden
Sogo Recreation Park flower garden
Sogo Recreation Park Nagisa Park The olive tree donated by the “V6”
| Address | 6-11 Nishi-Kasai to 7-3 Minami-Kasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo |
Spice Ramen Manriki, Nishi-Kasai Main Store
Long lines of hungry gourmands guide the way to this restaurant beloved by ramen fans. Devour a unique bowl of “Spice Ramen” made with a special soup blended with 14 spices. The spice and umami will fill your palate, leaving your mouth with a refreshing sensation.
Spice Ramen
Spice Ramen Manriki, Nishi-Kasai Main Store
| Address | Swarm Mansion 2 1F, 3-16-5 Nishi-Kasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo |
| Access | 3-minute walk from Nishi-kasai Station (Subway) |
| Business hours | 11:00-21:00 |
| Regular holiday | Wednesdays |
| URL | http://www.manriki.net/index.html |
gonno bakery cinq
A stylish bakery-cafe located right by Kasai Station. Their popular French toast is made with thick slices of bread that are soft on the outside and deliciously melty on the inside.
gonno bakery cinq French toast
gonno bakery cinq Brioche
gonno bakery cinq
| Address | 5-35-8 Naka-Kasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo |
| Access | 1-minute walk from Kasai Station (Subway) |
| Business hours | 8:00-17:00 |
| Regular holiday | No fixed holiday |
| URL | https://www.instagram.com/gonnobakery_cinq__official/ |
What’s more, the Nishi-Kasai area is known as “Little India” with its large Indian immigrant population. You’ll find many Indian restaurants and international grocery stores. Take a stroll around and see where the scent of spices takes you!
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The information herein is as of May 2022
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Ayumi
I am Ayumi from Chiba Prefecture. I love sweets. I majored in Japanese history in my university. I have visited many historic sites from the ancient days to the modern days on my trips. I have visited about 100 castles of various sizes. I am also obsessed with visiting “anime pilgrimage sites,” the locations featured in popular anime and manga.
