Discover Kawagoe
Kawagoe, famous for its traditional warehouses, transports visitors back in time to the Edo period. Stroll along the Candy Alley, browsing a variety of traditional Japanese sweets, and marvel at Kawagoe's renowned belltower, "Toki no Kane." Immerse yourself in the area's historical charm by visiting the many shrines and temples that dot the landscape.
Things to see and do
Tours and Activities
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Getting around in Kawagoe
The easiest way to get around in Kawagoe is on foot, since the major sights and attractions are easily accessible.
Travelers can also opt to buy the following passes to get around:
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Co-Edo Loop Bus
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Coverage: most touristic attractions in Kawagoe
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Duration: 1 day
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Price: 500 Yen
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Where to buy: Kawagoe Station
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Tobu Koedu Loop Bus 1-Day Pass
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Coverage: most touristic attractions in Kawagoe
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Duration: 1 day
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Price: 300 Yen
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Where to buy: Kawagoe Station
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Getting to Kawagoe
Public transportation:
To get from Tokyo to Kawagoe by public transportation, travelers need to take the JR Saikyo Line from Shinjuku Station or Ikebukuro Station to Kawagoe Station. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes from Ikebukuro or 45 minutes from Shinjuku. Alternatively, take the Tobu Tojo Line from Ikebukuro Station to Kawagoe Station. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes on the express service.
Valid rail passes:
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Coverage: round trip from Tokyo to Kawagoe on Tobu Railway Trains (only available for foreign tourists)
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Duration: 1 day
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Price: 710 Yen
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Where to buy: Ikebukuro Station
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Coverage:
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round trip from Tokyo to Kawagoe on Tobu Railway Trains (only available for foreign tourists)
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local buses within Kawagoe
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Duration: 1 day
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Price: 970 Yen
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Where to buy: Ikebukuro Station
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Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
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by car: approximately 2 hours
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by public transport: approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes
Car rentals:
How long to stay in Kawagoe
We recommend staying here between half a day and one day.
Hotels in Kawagoe
Flights to Kawagoe
The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
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by car: approximately 2 hours
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by public transport: approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes
Festivals in Kawagoe
There are two famous festival in this area. Please be advised that the following info is based upon previous entries of the festival and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information.
For the exact location of the festivals, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.
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Kawagoe Million Lights Summer Festival
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Date: July 27th until 28th
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Time: 14:00 - 20:00
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Kawagoe Hikawa Festival
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Date: October 17th and 18th
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Time: 13:30 - 21:00
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