Kawagoe: 30 min. from Tokyo. A Day Trip Guide to Kawagoe

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Discover Kawagoe, a historic town just 30 minutes from Tokyo, offering a glimpse into old Edo-period Japan with its traditional merchant houses, peaceful temples, and unique sweet potato snacks.

1 plan · 15 places · 3 experiences

Plan · 9 places · Kawagoe, Japan

Kawagoe Old Town Walking Tour

“This video takes you on a walking tour through Kawagoe's Old Town, starting from the modern station and gradually transitioning into the historic streets, covering shops, shrines, and eateries.”

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Crea Mall
Business park · Kawagoe
3.9 (356)Closed
Bustling, pedestrian-only street lined with traditional & modern shops, restaurants & bars.
Crea mall, 2 Chome-２-8 Shintomicho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0043, Japan
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Kura Karu
Store · Kawagoe
4.7 (88)
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An old sake factory that has been renovated into souvenir shops, sake shops, and restaurants. It serves as an entrance to the Old Town and a last stop for souvenirs.
Kurazukuri Street, Saitama Prefectural Rd 12, Saiwaichō, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0063, Japan
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Taisho Roman Yume-dori Street
Tourist attraction · Kawagoe
4.2Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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A street featuring many buildings constructed during the Taisho era, offering a glimpse into Japan's imperial history.
Taisho Roman Yume-dori, １７-1 Renjakucho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0066, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Test your health and fortune at Kumano Shrine
Drop by Kumano Shrine on your way to the Old Town. It's a small but busy shrine where you can walk on a lock to check your health, throw rings, play games, tell your fortune, and even wash your coins to wish for financial success. It's a fun and interactive stop!
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Kumano Shrine
Shinto shrine · Kawagoe
4.3 (4,537)Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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A small but popular shrine in Kawagoe, known for its interactive activities like walking on a lock for health, ring tossing, and coin washing for financial success.
Kawagoe Kumano Shrine, １７-1 Renjakucho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0066, Japan
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Kawagoe Ichibangai
Tourist attraction · Kawagoe
4.3Closed
Classic Edo Period (1603-1867) warehouse buildings still line this bustling street.
Ichibangai Shotengai, Saiwaicho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0063, Japan
- Imoko sweet potato treat · ¥200 — A hot sweet potato treat, called 'imoko', that I found for ¥200. It was surprisingly good, with a big sweet potato inside. Kawagoe is famous for its sweet potatoes, so you'll see many places selling them.
Experience · 1 place
Enjoy sushi in a quiet environment at Rin
For lunch, I had sushi at Rin, a restaurant tucked away behind a coffee shop. While Kawagoe isn't famous for sushi, this spot offers a nice, quiet environment to enjoy your meal away from the bustling streets.
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Rin
Tourist attraction · Kawagoe
4.0 (9,947)Closed
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A sushi restaurant located behind a coffee shop, offering a quiet and pleasant environment for lunch in Kawagoe.
Toki no Kane, １５-7 Saiwaicho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0063, Japan
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Kashiya Yokocho
Tourist attraction · Kawagoe
3.9 (9,654)Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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A short, popular street where small confectionery stores gather. It's a nostalgic spot with a retro feel, and the scenery hasn't changed much over the years.
Kashiya Yokocho, 2 Chome-１１-3 Motomachi, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0062, Japan
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Starbucks Kawagoe Kanetsuki-dori
Coffee shop · Kawagoe
4.5Open · until 8 PM
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One of Japan's unique Japanese-style Starbucks shops, incorporating Kawagoe traditions into its interior design. It features a small Japanese garden in the backyard, offering a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy familiar tastes while soaking in the local ambiance.
Starbucks Coffee - Kawagoe Kanetsuki-dori Street, 15-18 Saiwaicho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0063, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Take a quick tour at Matsumoto Soy Sauce
On weekends, you can take a quick tour of Matsumoto Soy Sauce factory. It has an interesting fermented smell and offers a chance to buy unique soy sauces, like the 'Hatar soy sauce' which takes one to two years to make, unlike modern quick-made versions.
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Matsumoto Soy Sauce
Soy sauce maker · Kawagoe
4.2 (207)Closed · opens Monday 9 AM
Matsumoto Craft Soy Sauce Factory Tour, 10-13 Nakacho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0065, Japan
Hatar soy sauce — A special soy sauce from Matsumoto Soy Sauce, named after Kawagoe Castle ('Hatar'). Unlike quickly made modern soy sauces, this one takes one to two years to ferment, offering a unique, rich flavor.

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Kawagoe Station
Train station · Kawagoe
3.8 (3,862)
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The main station in Kawagoe, serving JR and Tobu lines. It's a modern station, and you can catch a bus to the Old Town from its East exit.
Kawagoe Station, Wakitahonchō, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-1123, Japan
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Hon-Kawagoe Station
Train station · Kawagoe
3.8 (660)
Japan, 〒350-0043 Saitama, Kawagoe, Honkawagoe Station, 新富町１丁目２２
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Hikawa Shrine
Shinto shrine · Kawagoe
4.3 (14,305)Closed · opens tomorrow 8 AM
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A shrine known as a good spot to make wishes for relationships to come true. It's located near the Museum and Castle area.
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, 2 Chome-１１-3 Miyashitamachi, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0052, Japan
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Kitain Temple
Buddhist temple · Kawagoe
4.2 (6,076)Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
Buddhist temple with gardens & over 500 statues, first built in 830 CE & rebuilt after fires.
Kita-in, 1 Chome-２０-1 Kosenbamachi, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0036, Japan
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Nakain Temple
Buddhist temple · Kawagoe
4.2 (347)
Nakain, 5 Chome-１５-1 Kosenbamachi, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0036, Japan
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Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin Hongyo-in Temple
Buddhist temple · Kawagoe
4.2 (1,560)Open · until 4 PM
Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin Hongyoin, ９-2 Kubomachi, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0055, Japan

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