Inside Kawasaki Warehouse [Closed]

Kowloon Walled City rebuilt in Japan

Chris Barnes Sep 26, 2013 - 1 min read

You’re immediately immersed in a dark and dingy alleyway constructed with the look and feel of the original Kowloon Walled City

Going up to the first floor, two stories of the walled city’s facade have been recreated

No reconstruction of Hong Kong would be complete without neon signs and a bit of rust

The interior of the building is grimy, devoid of sunlight and complete with a soundtrack to match

The city’s reputation as a den of iniquity for prostitution, gambling, and drugs has been recreated

All of the signs inside Kawasaki Warehouse are beautifully hand painted

Exit via the mysterious stepping-stone pond

Kawasaki Warehouse definitely stands out amongst the Kawasaki metropolis

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Kawasaki's Anata no Warehouse permanently closed its doors on November 17th 2019.

Last updated: Nov 18, 2019

Kawasaki Warehouse is a gaming center complete with a recreation of the famous Kowloon Walled City.

As you enter through the sliding door, you find yourself in a red chamber which looks and feels like something out of a movie. As you proceed through the hissing door you’re immediately immersed in a dark and dingy alleyway constructed with the look and feel of the original Kowloon Walled City – grimy, devoid of sunlight and complete with the sounds of a sprawling ghetto.

The Kowloon Walled City setting is set on the first and second floor and the 2nd level facade opens out into the modern video game arcade which sprawls out over three levels.

The 2nd & 3rd floor gaming arcade is open from 09:00–24:00, and the 4th floor darts and billiards hall is open 24 hours. Entry is free but restricted to those 18 years of age and over.

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Kawasaki Warehouse is located just a five-minute walk from JR Kawasaki Station.

Chris Barnes @chris.barnes

A little while ago i began exploring the world. I started in Japan, and after 29 countries of amazing adventures, i find myself back in Japan fully absorbed in its culture, its people and its beauty.