Kawagoe Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Little “Edo” Kawagoe

Kawagoe is known as little edo as it has an area which preserves all the edo houses. This is where you get a chance to see a glimpse of the historical buildings in Japan. It’s a day trip out of central Japan, about 45mins train ride from Shinjuku. The place definitely gives out a quaint small town vibe, peaceful and definitely lesser crowd compared to other more famous attractions in the central Japan. One of the #mustvisit is the Starbucks! It is designed in the tradition warehouse style which blends in so nicely with the rest of the buildings. It has a outdoor section behind which customers can get a drink and sit to enjoy the lovely weather. There are also shops around which sells delicious snacks. Something different compared to the usual attractions that slow us down to appreciate the traditional side of Japan. #japan #mustdo

A nearby area to visit in Tokyo is Kawagoe. 30 minutes away from the city by train. It is known as "Little Edo". Get to experience the traditional Japan. Make sure to purchase also the Kawagoe Discount Pass for access to buses in the area. #happynewyear #wandermye #kawagoe #japan #happynewyear

Oedo Kawagoe-Tokyo tour is the most recommended niche tourist city As an old city traditional building, temple , stone road in the suburbs of Tokyo, people seem to walk The Edo period in Japan. Compared with the commercialization and crowds of downtown Tokyo, the tourists here are less and quieter, more suitable for travel photography~, you can visit: Glacier Shrine, Fruit House Terrier, Yifan Street, Sesame Futang, Bell Tower , Kumano Shrine have shooting and clothing plans can choose to rent a kimono shooting here. Asakusa Temple is not recommended, too many tourists. Transportation: Take the subway and get off at Kawagoe Station. Exit at the east exit and get off the stairs. It is a bus stop. The 1st car is directly accessible (remember to pick up the watermelon card on the back door and get off at the front door) jacket / skirt / T-shirt: WJS only Jane photography / late: big wing classmates

Travel through time to the Edo period, and visit Kawagoe City in spring

👍Kawagoe City, you really know how to enjoy yourself! ❤The 33rd edition of the Kawagoe Spring Festival, a seasonal tradition of 'Little Edo' Kawagoe, is now grandly open. 🌟The festival dates from March 24th to April 21st, lasting nearly a month. This year, the cherry blossoms are blooming a bit later, so friends visiting Japan in April can still enjoy the cherry blossoms. 🖼Kawagoe City is located in the southwestern part of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Since the Edo period, it has entered a prosperous era. The Kawagoe domain's castle town area is nicknamed 'Little Edo'. Kawagoe City is home to many castle ruins, shrines, temples, historical sites, and historic buildings. The number of cultural properties in Kawagoe ranks third in the Kanto region, after Kamakura City in Kanagawa Prefecture and Nikko City in Tochigi Prefecture, and is recognized by Japan as the only 'Historical City' in Saitama Prefecture. Due to the lack of destruction from domestic wars and natural disasters in Japan, Kawagoe City retains a large number of historical features, attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists for sightseeing each year. ✅The year 2024 marks the 33rd edition of the Little Edo Kawagoe Spring Festival. At the festival, you can see performances of matchlock and arquebus by the Kawagoe domain. At the Nakamachi Cross Street intersection, the Kawagoe Tobi Association performs a ladder rolling act, where performers gracefully climb a six-meter-high ladder supported by spires. In the central district of the streets, there is also a local fire brigade band playing the music of 'Spring in Little Edo Kawagoe' every day. ❤In addition to the events held in the Edo district, you can take a boat ride along the Kishikawa River next to the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine to enjoy the scenery, with each boat trip lasting 10 minutes. Kitain, Renjakuji, and Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin are also great places to enjoy the cherry blossoms. 🚉From within Tokyo, you can reach Kawagoe in less than 2 hours by taking multiple lines from places like Shinjuku and Ikebukuro.

Citywalk around Tokyo | Kawagoe

✨ Kawagoe City is in the southern part of Kanto, Japan, in the southwestern part of Saitama Prefecture. In the Edo period, the city was a castle town of Kawagoe Clan, very prosperous, known as 'Little Edo'. Because it has never been ravaged by war, it has left a large number of temples and historical streets. ✨Kawagoe is very close to Tokyo, about 1 hour by train, and can be returned to Tokyo on the same day. 🚉🚇Transportation: ✅SUICA and PASMO cards are universally used for transportation, or you can start from Ikebukuro, with a 1050 round-trip ticket (including train and bus tickets from Ikebukuro to Kawagoe) 🚌City transportation: There is a special sightseeing bus, you can buy a one-day ticket at Kawagoe Station, 400 yen/person 🚏Tour route: Kumano Shrine-Kawagoe-Number Street-Honmaru Palace-Miyoshi Field Shrine-Hyakawa Shrine-Kita-in ⏰Time: Half a day ✨Recommended attractions: ✅Kumano Shrine: It is a shrine for fortune and connection. The Yatagarasu is the symbol of Kumano Shrine. The shrine can also wash money. After the visit, wash the coins carried in the spring water as a money mother to increase wealth. ✅Number Street: It preserves the culture and architecture of the Edo period. The wooden buildings on the street are very different from modern Japanese buildings. In the Edo period, the warehouse called 'Kura' in Japanese was built with wood and clay walls. There are many shops in the main street and alleys, like Ghibli Shop, Miffy Shop. ✅Hyakawa Shrine: It has a history of 1500 years. Because the Hyakawa Shrine enshrines two couples, it has been worshipped as the 'God of Marriage Harmony', 'God of Family Harmony' and 'God of Matchmaking' since ancient times. There is a Hyakawa Bridge behind the shrine, and the cherry trees on both sides of the river are pretty all year round. The sea bream guard is a feature of the Hyakawa Shrine. You can fish for a sea bream talisman for 300 yen, which contains a sign. If you draw a bad one, hang it on the railing to resolve it. There are also small shrines in the backyard of the shrine, enshrining various gods who are responsible for their duties. ✅Kita-in: A historic garden temple, there are many delicious foods on the street before arriving at the temple!!!

Kawagoe City, Little Edo

You can take a train from Ikebukuro directly to Kawagoe Station or take the Seibu Shinjuku Line directly to Hon-Kawagoe Station. Kawagoe City has a long history, with ancient city ruins and cherry blossoms blooming in spring. You can also take a boat ride on the river and enjoy the scenery brought by spring. The detailed address instructions for taking the boat are attached below. It is very close to the Hikawa Shrine, about a 5-minute walk.

구마노 신사로 가는 길

#dreamdestination This is the entrance to the shrine I encountered while walking on a large street. I thought the shrine was a sacred realm. so I felt fascinated when I walked down the street and faced the shrine. 일본에서 신사는 일상 속에 있다는 점이 신기했다.

The hotel was ok . Only thing that I didn’t like was I arrived 6 am in the morning and check in time is 2 pm . I had to wait then they asked me if I pay more they would upgrade my room and I can I check in earlier and I did it . Clean and fresh room .

Ogakiku@Kawagoe

Ogakiku is a Japanese restaurant at Kawagoe. It takes about 1 hour 20 mins train ride from Shin-Okubo station, Tokyo. When we reach Kawagoe station, it’s take about 10 mins walk from the station to the restaurant. You can take number to wait for your turn. Ogakiku first opened about 200 years ago in 1807, in the second half of the Edo period. This family owned business is now run by the seventh generation. At Ogakiku, they have a secret heirloom sauce that has been passed on for generations since the opening of the restaurant. This sauce enhances the flavour of eels. Worth to try despite the Long Queue!