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Strolling the town streets
Kawagoe’s distinctive architecture evolved
during the Meiji era, when fire-resistant kura
(storehouses) were built for merchant families.
The scenic charm of old Edo has disappeared
from Tokyo but remains abundant
in Kawagoe, where traditional
architecture can be enjoyed along
Ichibangai Street, designated as
an Important Preservation District
for Groups of Historic Buildings.
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Kawagoe enjoyed political and military importance during the Edo period
as it offered northern protection for Edo Castle. Today people can enjoy
the vestiges of this era still visible in Kawagoe’s elegant streets, old-time
sweets shops and the town bell that sounds the hour. Stroll the streets
of Koedo (Little Edo) and enjoy a time slip trip back to the Edo period.
Experience wearing a kimono
(traditional Japanese garment)
Traffic Rules & Safety
■ Please obey traffic signals and street signs.
■ Cross streets where there are crosswalks and traffic signals.
■ Do not run out into the street.
■ When crossing the street, pay attention to moving cars and your surrounding.
Enjoy experiences
unique to Kawagoe
Eat local specialties that have
evolved from Kawagoe’s
close relationship with Edo,
the ancient name for Tokyo
Gourmet
A kimono shop in Kawagoe offers
kimono rentals (including fitting
assistance), a fun way to remember
your trip and the atmosphere of
Koedo. After changing into a kimono,
you can take a stroll around the
Kurazukuri Zone (old storehouse
zone) and Kashiya Yokocho (Penny
Candy Lane).
Kawagoe Festival
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Keikyu Airport Line
Minatomirai Line
Haneda Airport International Terminal
Motomachi-Chukagai
Kawagoe City
Museum
2 chome, 30-1
Kuruwa-machi
049-222-5399
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(entry until 4:30 p.m.)
Kawagoe City
Art Museum
2 chome, 30-1
Kuruwa-machi
049-228-8080
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(entry until 4:30 p.m.)
Kawagoe
Festival
Museum
2 chome,
1-10 Moto-machi
049-225-2727
9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
(entry until 6:00 p.m.) Apr. – Sept.
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(entry until 5:00 p.m.) Oct. – Mar.
Every 2nd and 4th Wed.
(the day after if a holiday)
Dec. 29th – Jan. 1st
Kurazukuri
Museum
7-9 Saiwai-cho
049-225-4287
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(entry until 4:30 p.m.)
Mondays (the day after if a holiday)
General ¥100 (¥80)
*excluding the day after the Kawagoe Festival High school/college students ¥50 (¥40)
Every 4th Fri. (excluding holidays)
Free for middle school students and younger
Dec. 28th – Jan. 4th
Koedo Kurari
Industry and
Tourism Center
1 chome,
10-1 Shintomi-cho
HONMARU
GOTEN of
Kawagoe Castle
2 chome, 13-1
Kuruwa-machi
Kita-in Temple
1 chome, 20-1
Kosenba-cho
Days closed
Entrance hours
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Meiji Storehouse 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Taisho Storehouse 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
( weekdays 11:00
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. )
049-228-0855
Minami-furuya
Sta.
*Direct operation available to Kawagoe Sta. : Approx. 50 min.
JR Kawagoe Line
JR Saikyo Line
Omiya
Sta.
( Approx. 20 min. )
Shinjuku
Sta.
( Approx. 30 min. by Rapid )
Ikebukuro
Sta.
Approx. 26 min. by Express
Kawagoe
Sta.
Shingashi Sta.
Kasumigaseki Sta.
Kawagoe-shi Sta.
Tobu Tojo Line
Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line
Tobu Tojo Line
Shibuya
Sta.
Wako-shi
Sta.
*Direct operation available to Kawagoe Sta.
Approx. 86 min.
Approx. 50 min.
Tokyu Toyoko Line
Approx. 75 min.
Motomachi- Minatomirai Line Yokohama
Sta.
Chukagai Sta.
Keikyu
JR Yamanote Line
Tobu Tojo Line Ikebukuro (clockwise) Shinagawa Airport Line
Sta.
Sta.
Approx.25min
Approx.20min
Approx.30min
by Express
Haneda Airport
International Terminal
Sta.
Approx. 15 min. walk
Minami-otsuka
Sta.
Honkawagoe
Sta.
Seibu Shinjuku Line
Approx. 45 min. by Ltd. Exp. Koedo
Approx. 60 min. by Express
Takadanobaba
Sta.
Seibu Shinjuku
Sta.
Airport
Limousine
Kawagoe
Sta.
West Exit
Approx. 90 min.
Haneda
Airport
Terminal 1
Airport Limousine
Approx. 120 min.
Haneda
Airport
Terminal 2
Narita Airport
Terminal 1
Haneda Airport
International
Terminal
Narita Airport
Terminal 2
Published by: Koedo Kawagoe Tourist Association
Inquiries: Kawagoe City Tourist Information Office tel: 049-222-5556
http://www.koedo.or.jp/foreign/english/index.html
Published: March 2013
Revision: September 2013
General ¥300 (¥240)
Elementary/
middle school students ¥100 (¥80)
Entry is free
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Number of people
for group
admission fees
Map
20 or
more people
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20 or
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20 or
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20 or
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20 or
more people
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Showa Storehouse 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mondays (the day after if a holiday)
General ¥100 (¥80)
*excluding the day after the Kawagoe Festival
High school/college students ¥50 (¥40)
Every 4th Fri. (excluding holidays)
Free for middle school students and younger
Dec. 28th – Jan. 4th
049-222-5399
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(entry until 4:30 p.m.)
049-222-0859
Mar.1st – Nov.23th
weekdays 8:50 a.m. to 16:30 p.m.
weekends 8:50 a.m. to 16:50 p.m. Apr. – Sept.
Nov.24th – The last day of Feb.
weekdays 8:50 a.m. to 16:00 p.m.
weekends 8:50 a.m. to 16:20 p.m. Apr. – Sept.
Dec.25th–Jan.8th Feb.2nd&3rd
Apr.2nd–5th Aug.16th
*November 2012–August 2014
Museums may be subject to unscheduled closures due to construction to
preserve cultural assets. Please confirm museum schedules in advance.
Company
This popular retro-style bus fits right in with Kawagoe’s historic streets and makes a loop around the
main sightseeing spots. Departing from the West exit of Kawagoe Station, stops include Honkawagoe
Station, Kita-in Temple, Honmaru Goten of Kawagoe Castle, Hikawa Shrine, Kura no machi (Old
Town), Kashiya Yokocho (Penny Candy Lane) and Kawagoe-shi Station. There are two routes, one
that runs in the direction of Kita-in Temple and one that runs in the direction of Kura no machi.
菓子屋横丁
Kashiya Yokocho (Penny Candy Lane) MAP C-2
Kashiya Yokocho consists of
traditional sweet shops, hard candy
shops, and senbei (rice cracker)
shops along a narrow street nearly
8 0 m e t e r s l o n g . H a rd c a n d y,
fugashi (wheat gluten sweets),
senbei, dango (skewered rice flour
dumplings) and other inexpensive,
traditional s w e e t s w e l l - k n o w n
t o t h e Japanese can be bought.
While you are trying the sweets,
enjoy a stroll along a street with
many old shops.
(departs from No. 3 stop, East exit of Kawagoe Station)
Unlimited ride ticket: 300 yen.
Also good all day on Tobu buses within the designated zone (downtown area).
TEL
049-242-9333
Kawagoe Kotsu
049-225-3811
Nerima Taxi
049-243-3405
Kawajo Sanwa
049-222-3333
Hatsukari Kotsu
049-222-2511
Sankyo Kotsu
049-245-3903
Fujimi Hire
049-231-3078
Seibu Hire Kawagoe
049-244-8180
Name
Address
Renkei-ji Temple
MAP C-4
This temple has ties to the Tokugawa Shogunate and enshrines the monk
Donryu. Many people come here to pray for the safety of their family, safe
childbirth and child rearing. A statue of Obinzuru-sama is also enshrined here
and is said to have the power to cure the illnesses of people who touch it.
TEL
Hours of operation
Enjoy sampling
traditional and
inexpensive Japanese
sweets and snacks.
Dango
(skewered rice flour
dumplings)
Grilled dango topped with
a sweetened soy sauce
glaze are a popular
specialty.
Fugashi
(wheat gluten snacks)
Share a giant
black-sugar
fugashi snack
measuring 95 cm.
大沢家住宅
Osawa House MAP C-2
Built by a wealthy kimono
merchant in 1792 in the middle of
the Edo period, this is the oldest
storehouse in Kawagoe. It
survived a major fire during the
Meiji era, after which Kawagoe’s
merchants banded together to
build storehouses. Folk crafts can
be purchased on the first floor.
Kawagoe Festival
3rd Sat./Sun. of Oct.
Huge, elaborate figures on top of
majestic floats are paraded throughout
the Kurazukuri Zone (old storehouse
zone). The floats coming close, facing
each other, then competing as a
Japanese orchestra (flute, taiko drum,
gong, dancing) is a must-see event,
especially the exciting climax
in the evening.
埼玉りそな銀行
Saitama Resona Bank MAP D-3
This Western-style building with a green
copper dome roof was constructed in
1918 during the Taisho era. Its white walls
stand out in contrast to the black walls
lining the street, and the many long vertical
windows create an air of opulence. The
building still serves as a bank today and is
a registered tangible cultural property.
Central Zone
蓮馨寺
Penny candy
Kita-in Temple
川越商工会議所
Kawagoe Chamber of Commerce and Industry
MAP D-3
Erected in 1927 at the beginning of the Showa era as
the Kawagoe branch of Bushu Bank, this elegant and
stately building is reminiscent of an ancient Greek
temple. It is registered as a tangible cultural property.
小江戸蔵里
Koedo Kurari
MAP D-5
A sake brewery founded in 1875 at the beginning of
the Meiji era was renovated to create this popular
commercial complex. Four brewery buildings make up
the complex and offer dining and shopping attractions.
大正浪漫夢通り
Taisho-roman Street
MAP D-4
Lined with distinctive shops, this street
evokes the feel of the Taisho era. TV shows
and movies often film on this street seeking
to capture the romantic charm of the era.
Kawagoe Castle
川越城本丸御殿
Kawagoe was considered by the
Tokugawa Shogunate to be
a n important place for protecting
the northern region. The Shogun
therefore dispatched his trusted
chief vassal to Kawagoe Castle for
greater protection. The primary hall
section of the castle remains to the
present day, and you can catch a
glimpse of the work performed.
川越市立博物館
川越市立美術館
Kawagoe City Art Museum MAP F-2
An art museum that displays works by
artists with ties to Kawagoe. The museum
building exterior is also very reminiscent
of Kawagoe since it resembles a
kurazukuri (old storehouse).
Kawagoe City Museum MAP F-2
喜多院
Kita-in Temple MAP E-4
Founded by the monk Ennin
during the Heian period,
Kita-in Temple has ties to the
Tokugawa Shogunate. During
the Edo period, a drawing
room and reception hall were
moved from the Edo Castle
grounds to the temple. On
January 3, the first Darumaichi
(Good-luck Market) of the year
is held along with Buddhist fire
rites to pray for good luck, protection from misfortune, family safety and traffic safety.
“Iemitsu Tanjo-no-ma”&“Gohyaku rakan”
The birthplace of the third generation Shogun, the "Iemitsu
Tanjo-no-ma" room was therefore moved here from Edo Castle.
The Gohyaku Rakan (500 Disciples of Buddha) with a collection
of 538 total stone Buddha statues is also popular with tourists.
成田山川越別院
Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin Temple MAP E-4
An antique market is held on the
28th of every month at Naritasan
Kawagoe Betsuin Temple. Here
m a n y p e o p l e c o m e t o fin d
clothes, tableware, books, old
coins, and other antique items.
Since many items from daily
necessities to valuables are sold,
it is a popular event for finding
bargains and rare items.
Many materials on the history and traditions
of Kawagoe are on display at the Kawagoe
City Museum, located on the former site of
Kawagoe Castle. The video displays at each
exhibit allow for fun learning experiences.
Closed
Cycle Center Shimo 1-22-1 Nakahara-machi 049-222-3737 10:00∼19:00 Every Wednesday, 2nd Thursday of the month
*Please inquire directly about rental fees.
川越氷川神社
Number of Capacity Parking
lot
rooms
Matsumuraya Ryokan
049-222-0107
36
45
20
Kawagoe Tobu Hotel
29-1 Wakita-machi
049-225-01 1 1
103
143
45
C-7
Kawagoe Prince Hotel
1 chome,
22 Shintomi-cho
049-227- 1 1 1 1
110
228
330
C-6
Kawagoe Dai-Ichi Hotel
7-34 Sugawara-machi
049-226-371 1
154
156
50
D-8
Hotel Sanko
049-226-2641
75
95
90
D-5
Wakatake Ryokan
1 chome,
9-1 Shintomi-cho
2 chome,
21-3Nakahara-machi
049-222-1664
16
30
13
C-6
ESPOIR Isanuma
667-2 Isanuma
049-224-3210
13
65
60
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22
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
MAP E-1
70
20
D-3
D-2
Built in the Edo period, this shrine has been cherished
by the people of Kawagoe as their guardian since
ancient times. Elaborate carvings called Edo-bori and
the 15-meter torii gate make it worth a visit. The shrine
is also popular among people praying for marriage.
Enjoying the tastes of Little Edo while gazing at the scenic
architecture of Koedo Kawagoe is another pleasure. Here are some
of the tasty treats you can try while strolling around Kawagoe.
Shrine etiquette
First stop at the pavilion with the
washbasin to purify the mind and
body and tidy your appearance.
(1) Using the ladle to scoop water, rinse your hands
starting with the left hand and then the right.
(2) Pour some water into your left hand and use it
to rinse out your mouth.
(3) Rinse your left hand again and tip the ladle
upright so that the remaining water runs down
and rinses the ladle’s handle.
*Please do not place the ladle to your mouth.
Map
2 chome,
5-4 Matsue-cho
1 chome,1-11
Moto-machi
049-224-0012
川越まつり
The bell is rung four times daily
(6:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.,
6:00 p.m.), and its sound has
been selected as one of “100
Soundscapes of Japan:
Preserving Our Heritage” by the
Ministry of the Environment.
TEL
Tojo Hire
Hotels ／ Ryokan Information
Telephone
number
Company
0120-66-2564
Kawagoe Festival Museum MAP C-2
This museum displays various materials,
photographs, and actual floats used for
the Kawagoe Festival, a festival with
more than 360 years of history. You can
experience the liveliness and exciting
atmosphere of the festival through video
and audio.
HONMARU GOTEN of Kawagoe Castle MAP F-2
Asahi Jidosha
■Tobu Bus West Kawagoe sales office TEL: 049-222-0671
Location
General ¥400 (¥350)
Elementary/
middle school students ¥200 (¥150)
The house of the tobacco wholesale
dealer Bunzo Koyama was turned
into this museum. Here, you can see
the construction of a kurazukuri (old
storehouse) and explore inside the
site. The black plaster finish of the
storehouse provides a enriching
view of beautiful architecture.
You can enjoy a leisurely tour around
the streets of Kawagoe while being
pulled in a two-wheeled rickshaw, or
jinrikisha, built during the Meiji era.
川越まつり会館
A building where a bell has been rung
to announce the time since the early
Edo Period. The current tower is the
fourth version after the tower was
re-built immediately after the Great
Fire of Kawagoe (1893). Its towering
presence over the kurazukuri
(storehouse) town has become a
symbol of Little Edo, Kawagoe.
Bicycle rental information
A bicycle rental shop offers rentals for people to enjoy the sights of Kawagoe by bicycle. Please
watch out for vehicles, other bicycles and pedestrians when cycling in town.
■Eagle Bus (Group) TEL.049-226-0111 *TEL (Sat./Sun./holidays): 049-233-3711
Koedo Sightseeing Bus
Name
Toki no kane
(Time Bell Tower) MAP D-3
Taxi information
Co-Edo Loop Bus (departs from No. 6 stop, West exit of Kawagoe Station)
Sakuma Ryokan
■ By bus
Admission fees per person for groups is in ( )
Mondays (the day after if a holiday)
General ¥200 (¥160)
*excluding the day after the Kawagoe Festival
High school/college students ¥100 (¥80)
Every 4th Fri. (excluding holidays)
th
th
Free for middle school students and younger
Dec. 28 – Jan. 4
Permanent exhibits, general ¥200 (¥160)
Mondays (the day after if a holiday)
High school/college students ¥100 (¥80)
*excluding the day after the Kawagoe Festival Free for middle school students and younger
Dec. 28th – Jan. 4th
(additional fee for special exhibits)
Traffic Guidance in Kawagoe
■ By train
Admission fees
Telephone
number
RM
JR
Seibu Shinjuku Line
Shingashi
ine
L
ino
時の鐘
A number of museums offer
enjoyable ways to learn about
Kawagoe’s history and folklore.
■ Kawagoe City Museum
■ Kawagoe Festival Museum
■ Kurazukuri Museum
■ Kawagoe City Art Museum
Location
Name
Japanese homes once had strong buildings called "Kura" for on-property
storage of household tools. Since these buildings were very fire-resistant,
they developed into residential buildings and stores in Kawagoe. This zone
is a culturally significant area where the atmosphere of a town 100 years
ago can be experienced.
Expand your
knowledge of Koedo
Kawagoe
A tour of museums
Tourist facilities information
Kawagoe-shi
Honkawagoe
Minami-otsuka
Honkawagoe
Sta.
Participate in traditional
and seasonal events
Eel
Every October, colorful festival floats
parade through the Kurazukuri Zone (old
storehouse zone) during the Kawagoe
Festival. Materials, photographs and the
actual floats used in this traditional festival
are on display at the
Ka wa goe Festival
Museum. Many other
seasonal events and
festivals are also held
in
Kawagoe
throughout the year.
©CHOSHO YABE
Approx.
10 min.
walk
■ Sweet potato: The flavorful sweet potatoes
grown in Kawagoe have enjoyed a famed reputation
since the Edo period.
■ Eel: Grilled eel made in the traditional way dating
back to the Edo period is another famous delicacy.
■ Penny candy: Many Japanese sweets shops still
make their confections using traditional methods.
Sweet potato sweets
Penny candy
Kasumigaseki
Kurazukuri Museum MAP C-3
Edo period ambience not found in Tokyo
English
Railway Access
蔵造り資料館
Kura no machi (Old Town) Ichibangai Street MAP C-3
Kawagoe is easily reached from central Tokyo, taking
about 50 min. from Shinjuku on the JR Saikyo Line
or from Shibuya on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line,
and about 30 min. from Ikebukuro on the Tobu Tojo
Line. A direct train from Yokohama takes 78 min.
When you reach the main sanctuary,
put a money offering in the offering
box and pray.
(1) Bow twice, then clap your hands together two
times in front of your chest.
(2) Say a silent prayer and then bow one more time
Eel
Each shop uses its own
secret sauce aged over
time and passed do wn
through the generations.
E n j o y t h i s t r a di t i o n a l
delicacy.
Sweet potato cuisine
Kawagoe’s famed tasty sweet
potatoes can be enjoyed not only
in sweets, but also in sweet potato
kaiseki (traditional Japanese
full-course meal) and sweet potato
soba and udon noodles.
Sweet potato sweets
Sweet potatoes are baked or
steamed to make a simple
dish, but they are also made
into a diverse variety of
delicious s weets using
various preparation methods.
Yakisoba with thick noodles
Each restaurant has its own
style of yakisoba with
different flavors of sauce
and thickness of noodles.
Yakisoba has been a beloved
dish since the Showa era.
Penny candy
Sample the inexpensive
sweets and snacks in unique
flavors and shapes. With the
extensive selection, you are
sure to find something new
among the old-time sweets.
Kizake (raw sake)
Many famous brands of sake, including
junmai (pure sake brewed only from rice) and
junmai daiginjo (premium pure sake made
using traditional, labor-intensive methods)
varieties, are made in Kawagoe. Enjoy the
flavor of traditional Japanese rice wine.
1-day recommended course to enjoy Koedo Kawagoe
Enjoy strolling through the Kurazukuri Zone (Old storehouse
zone), Koedo Kawagoe’s most popular attraction, lunch at a
traditional restaurant and the experience of wearing a kimono
(traditional Japanese garment). Complete your trip by buying
some unique Koedo Kawagoe souvenirs at Koedo Kurari.
Kawagoe Station or
Honkawagoe Station
10:00
▼
Kawagoe Station or
Honkawagoe Station
▼
13:00
Experience wearing a kimono
(traditional Japanese garment)
Stroll through
the Kurazukuri Zone
Finish kimono experience
Lunch
Stroll around Ichibangai Street
(Toki no kane [Time Bell Tower], etc.)
▼
17:00‒18:00
▼
Dinner
Experience wearing a kimono
(traditional restaurant, etc.)
(traditional Japanese garment)
MAP C-3
➡
Stroll through the Kurazukuri Zone
The fragrant aroma of soy-sauce
flavored sembei (rice crackers)
b e in g gr ill e d b y h a n d w a f t s
through Kashiya Yokocho.
(Kawagoe Festival Museum, Kashiya
Yokocho [Penny Candy Lane], etc.)
▼
18:30‒20:30
Accommodations
(Japanese inn, hotel)
▼
21:00
➡
Finish kimono experience
Get a taste of what it felt like to live in
the Edo period by walking around the
town in a kimono.
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
(experience offering prayers)
▼
Kita-in Temple
Koedo Kurari
MAP E-4
▼
10:30‒11:30
▼
MAP E-1
▼
9:00‒10:00
(shopping/dining) MAP D-5
17:30‒
▼
13:30‒17:00
Many traditional restaurants serve kaiseki
ryori, a menu of set courses served on an
individual tray, designed to delight both
the eyes and the palate with the bounties
of nature in each carefully prepared dish.
(traditional restaurant, etc.)
13:30‒17:00
MAP C-3
(Kawagoe Festival Museum, Kashiya
Yokocho [Penny Candy Lane], etc.)
MAP E-4
▼
12:00‒13:00
You can enjoy dinner at a traditional restaurant serving sweet
potato cuisine made with Kawagoe’s famous sweet potatoes
as well as spending a night at a traditional Japanese inn.
The Co-Edo Loop Bus and the Koedo Sightseeing
Bus are convenient for travel within Kawagoe.
Kita-in Temple
10:30‒11:30
2-day recommended plan to leisurely take in the sights
of Koedo Kawagoe.
Vestiges of the Edo period remain
very much in evidence at Kita-in
Temple, which had ties to the
Tokugawa Shogunate. Don't miss
the chance to look around in the
t emple ga t e, the Shoromon
(belfry) gate and the Jigendo Hall.
Lunch
(traditional restaurant, etc.)
Kawagoe Station or
Honkawagoe Station
▼
12:00‒13:00
Kurari offers an extensive selection of
original products and sweets. Sweet
potato sweets are also available at the
café inside.
18:30
Koedo Kurari
(shopping/dining)
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is believed to
enshrine the god of marriage, and many
people visit the shrine and write their
prayers on wooden votive tablets called
ema, which are then hung at the shrine.
13:30‒14:00
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Kawagoe Station or
Honkawagoe Station
14:30
*The recommended courses were created for foreign visitors with the advice of foreign-exchange students studying at cooperating universities in Kawagoe.
Recommended experiences in Kawagoe
Selected by foreign
exchange students
Befitting its historical heritage, Koedo Kawagoe offers a range of
traditional and cultural Japanese experiences. Which aspect of
Japanese culture and tradition would you like to try while taking
in the ambiance of the Kurazukuri Zone (Old storehouse zone)?
*Details of activities are subject to change.
For more information, please contact the Kawagoe City Tourist Information Office (TEL: 049-222-5556).
Experience wearing a kimono
Experience sake tasting
I n l i n e w i t h K a w a g o e ’s
reputation as a city “made for
wearing a kimono,” a range
of events and services in
Kawagoe make wearing a
kimono fun for everyone. The
18th of every month is
designated Kawagoe Kimono
Day, and many shops offer
special services to customers
who visit wearing a kimono
or yukata (summer kimono).
Let your taste buds experience
sake tasting at Koedo Kurari.
Saitama prefecture is a hidden
gem of sake production, as
sake brewing thrived here along
with regional development after
the Tokugawa Shogunate came
to power in Edo in 1603. Enjoy
comparing different brands of
S a i t a m a - p ro d u c e d s a k e
renowned for their top-class
quality, taste and aroma.
Experience eating Japanese style
Experience writing
Japanese calligraphy
Enjoy eating in Japanese-style room at a
traditional restaurant, sitting on tatami mats at
a low table while savoring the delicious foods
and taking in the seasonal ambiance. Many
writers and artists have visited Japanese inns
and restaurants in Kawagoe. Eating seasonal
kaiseki ryori, a menu of set courses served on
an individual tray, in a Japanese-style room
imbued with historic charm while gazing at an
elegant Japanese garden carefully cultivated
to highlight the season of Musashino is a true
Japanese experience.
You can take a lesson in Japanese
calligraphy, or shodo, and try your
hand at writing with a brush and ink.
Calligraphy is the Oriental art of
expressing beauty through written
characters. Grind the ink on the
inkstone, dip the brush into the
fragrant ink, and glide the brush along
the paper as an extension of your
thoughts… The art of calligraphy is an
opportunity to connect body, heart
and mind in focused concentration.
(traditional Japanese garment)
Enjoy dining and shopping
in a historic kura storehouse.
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Shopping selections
Koedo brand
products chosen by
foreign-exchange
students
Koedo Kawagoe offers a wide selection of delicious sweets and
cuisine made using local specialties as well as time-honored
traditional crafts. Enjoy looking for unique souvenirs to
remember your visit to Kawagoe.
Shiki-saisai Bento
Koedo Kawagoe Kurobuta Yakiton
Enjoy a bento (box lunch) made with generous
portions of fresh local ingredients in a colorful
arrangement representing the season. Relax
and savor the seasonal specialties carefully
prepared with heartwarming hospitality to
delight both the eye and the palate.
Skewers of Sai no kuni Kurobuta, a
renowned brand of Berkshire pork
from Saitama raised on the Ono
Farm, are slowly grilled to perfection.
Savor the tender cuts of subtly sweet
pork fat and richly flavorful meat.
Kurazukuri Monaka Misegura
Sweet Potato Beniaka-kun
This bean-jam-filled wafer is called monaka and takes its shape
from Kawagoe’s famous kura (storehouses). Since its founding
in 1887, Kurazukuri has used azuki beans grown in Tokachi,
Hokkaido in its carefully prepared coarse bean paste. Offering
the same flavor today as in generations past, Kurazukuri
Monaka Misegura is one of Kawagoe’s most famous sweets.
Finely pureed sweet potato is blended
with generous portions of premium
fresh butter and cream from Hokkaido
t o c re a t e a m o i s t a n d r i c h c a k e
texture. The sublime sweet-potato
flavor will melt in your mouth.
Sweet Potato Au Lait Daifuku
Imo Hyakugei Poku Poku
This daifuku sweet in a kura (storehouse) shape
wraps sweet potato filling and fresh whipped cream
in smooth rice cake dough. Cut squares of sweet
potato dipped in honey give off a slightly fruity
aroma. The daifuku is made with rice flour from
Niigata Prefecture and azuki beans from Hokkaido.
Finely pureed sweet potato is blended with
sweetened beans into a paste, dusted with
cinnamon and baked. The fragrant cinnamon
accentuates the sweet potato’s hearty flavor,
a simple combination that has become one
of Kawagoe’s most renowned sweets.