Kanagawa’s renowned Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Market is set to make a grand return this year, inviting visitors to soak in the soothing sounds of summer.
With its enchanting display of wind chimes from all around Japan, this event offers a unique sensory experience that perfectly encapsulates the tranquil beauty of the season.
28th Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Market: Back to Tradition
Happening over seven days, from July 17th (Monday, a holiday) to July 23rd (Sunday) in 2023, the 28th Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Market resumes its regular hosting format after a two-year interlude due to infection control measures.
While the market was earlier shifted to surrounding cooperative stores, this year the wind chime sales are returning to the special venue within the Kawasaki Daishi precincts.
A Symphony of Wind Chimes: Display and Sale
Every year, the special venue at Kawasaki Daishi becomes a convergence point for about 30,000 wind chimes of nearly 900 varieties from across Japan. From the Kawasaki Daishi original “Daruma Wind Chime” that wards off misfortune, to wind chimes made of metal, ceramics, and glass, the market brims with choices.
Uniquely crafted wind chimes made of stone, coal, gold, silver, and adorable character-shaped wind chimes add to the market’s charm. All these wind chimes come together to create a symphony of cooling sounds, a hallmark of the Japanese summer.
The “Daruma Wind Chime Amulet”, which is only bestowed during the Wind Chime Market period, is another popular item that attracts many visitors each year.
Key Details of the Event
- Name: 28th Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Market
- Dates: July 17th (Monday) to July 23rd (Sunday), 2023
- Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Open till 8:00 PM on July 20th, Thursday)
- Location: Special venue within the premises of Kawasaki Daishi (Kongosan Kinjoin Heikenji)
- Address: 4-48 Daishi-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
How to Get to Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Market from Tokyo
The venue, Kawasaki Daishi is an easy eight-minute walk from Kawasaki Daishi Station on the Keikyu Daishi Line, making it highly accessible for those traveling to the event. Whether you’re starting from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station, reaching the Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Market is a straightforward journey.
From Tokyo Station:
- Take the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line (towards Ofuna) to Kawasaki Station. The journey should take around 20 minutes.
- Transfer at Kawasaki Station to the Keikyu-Kawasaki Station (across the street from the JR station).
- Take the Keikyu Daishi Line from Keikyu-Kawasaki to Kawasaki Daishi Station. This is a short 5-minute ride.
- From Kawasaki Daishi Station, it’s an 8-minute walk to the Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Market.
From Shinjuku Station:
- Take the JR Yamanote Line (towards Shinagawa) to Shinagawa Station.
- Transfer at Shinagawa Station to the Keikyu Main Line.
- Take the Keikyu Main Line (towards Yokosuka/Kurihama) to Keikyu Kawasaki Station. The journey should take around 20 minutes.
- Transfer at Keikyu Kawasaki Station to the Keikyu Daishi Line.
- Take the Keikyu Daishi Line to Kawasaki Daishi Station, which should be a 5-minute ride.
- From Kawasaki Daishi Station, it’s an 8-minute walk to the Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Market.
The Sum Up
Immerse yourself in the soothing melodies of summer at the Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Market. The enchanting sounds of the wind chimes and their beautiful designs will surely leave you with a memorable experience and perhaps a keepsake to bring the spirit of the Japanese summer into your home.
