[2025] Kawagoe sightseeing model course | Completely conquer popular spots and gourmet food in 3 hours
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Tokyo
can be easily accessed from
Saitama
・
Kawagoe
teeth,
A popular tourist destination that retains the atmosphere of Edo
is!
This time,
A model itinerary for around 3 hours without a car
We will introduce the following.
We've selected popular spots in Kawagoe so that you can visit them efficiently, but of course there's no need to visit all of them!
Change the order to suit your schedule
Please enjoy your stroll through Kawagoe while customizing your itinerary.
table of contents
- 1 Enjoy sightseeing in Kawagoe in 3 hours! Sample course route and map
- 2 Recommended spots to add to your Kawagoe sightseeing trip if you want to spend a whole day sightseeing
- 3 Kawagoe's popular activity ranking
- 4 Is sightseeing in Kawagoe boring? Here are some tips to make it more enjoyable
- 5 Tour Kawagoe with a model course!
- 6 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Enjoy sightseeing in Kawagoe in 3 hours! Sample course route and map
This Kawagoe sightseeing itinerary includes the popular power spot,
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
Let's start!
There are many
Kawagoe
The editorial department of Activity Japan has carefully selected the best spots from among the tourist spots in
Courses to tour on foot or by bus (no car)
is.
"Little Edo" where the Edo atmosphere remains Famous as Kawagoe So, kimono We also recommend taking a stroll around the area! Rental plan that includes hair set and dressing We will introduce some of them, so please make a reservation.
The set includes kimono rental, dressing, and free hair styling, so you don't have to bring anything! Why not take a walk around Kawagoe in a kimono! ? There are over 1000 types of designed kimonos! Please choose your favorite kimono at the store.
The set includes kimono rental, dressing, and free hair styling, so you don't have to bring anything! Why not take a walk around Kawagoe in a kimono! ? There are over 1000 types of designed kimonos! Please choose your favorite kimono at the store.
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
" Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine " is about a 35-minute walk from Kawagoe Station, or about 15 minutes by bus, making it a relatively smooth journey.
It is an ancient shrine that has been revered in the Kawagoe area for over 1,000 years, and has been worshiped by many powerful people who have ruled the area for generations. Matchmaking power spot It is popular as
Amulets related to matchmaking and encounters
Purchasing one is also a popular way for tourists to enjoy the event.
The small stone in the temple grounds is wrapped in
Enmusubi ball
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If you treasure it, you will be blessed with a good relationship
It is said to be an especially popular matchmaking item!
Recommended for girls trips and couples trips! Be sure to check it out.
Address: 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Confectionery alley
Located about a 10-minute walk from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, Confectionery alley " As the name suggests, A tourist spot lined with multiple confectionery shops Along the retro cobblestone streets, there are rows of shops with a historic feel.
Although it is called Kashiya Yokocho, the types of shops are From sweets to gourmet food various!
`` which sells candies made with raw strawberries and grapes, as well as large-sized fu sweets. Matsuriku Seika ”, which is famous for its simple grilled dumplings. Miyakoya " etc. A perfect place to eat while walking Also enriched doing.
It's fun to go from shop to shop trying the sweets and snacks that catch your eye, and enjoy a slightly nostalgic eating stroll!
Address: 2 Motomachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
bell of time
It is about a 5-minute walk from Kashiya Yokocho. The bell of time "teeth, Kawagoe in The town's bell tower, beloved since ancient times is.
The bell tower that remains today is the fourth one, rebuilt in 1894 (Meiji 27). In the retro streetscape of Kawagoe, the bell tower, which is three stories above ground and about 16 meters high, is particularly large and eye-catching.
Truly a symbol of Little Edo
!
The composition also includes the streets of Koedo and the Bell of Time.
Take some photos that are uniquely Kawagoe
Would you like to try it?
The bell of time still rings Every day at 6am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm It's a good idea to decide in advance what time you'll visit and listen to the classic chimes ringing out throughout the city.
Address: 15-7 Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Storehouse-style streetscape (Koedo Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street)
The "Storehouse Townscape" is Koedo Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street It is a street with many historical buildings. Town houses with dark plasterwork and a solid appearance There are also many new gourmet spots that operate using this facility.
Following the devastating Kawagoe Fire of 1893 (Meiji 26), the adoption of earthen storehouses, which have low flammability, led to the formation of this distinctive landscape.
The thick double doors and huge onigawara roof tiles overlook the town.
Such,
A stately design that is different from the typical townhouse
is a must see!
Why not enjoy some souvenir shopping and sampling some delicious food while enjoying the scenery typical of Little Edo Kawagoe?
Address: Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Taisho Romantic Dream Street
About 5 minutes walk from the warehouse-style townscape.
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Taisho Romantic Dream Street
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A retro landscape where Japanese and Western architecture intertwine
This is a shopping street characterized by its
From the Taisho to Showa eras, this was one of the prefecture's leading shopping districts, but after the arcade was removed in the early Heisei era, The street has developed into an attractive place with its old shops and townhouse atmosphere It is gaining popularity as a retro tourist destination with a different feel to the storehouse-style townscape mentioned above.
Lined along the cobblestone streets are
A group of buildings including classic townhouses and signboard buildings reminiscent of the Taisho era
As efforts are underway to remove utility poles, you can enjoy an open view of the street.
Of course, it's not just about enjoying the scenery.
Long-established shops and signboard buildings dating back to the Edo period along the street
We also recommend enjoying shopping and gourmet food.
Experience the cute and nostalgic Taisho Roman atmosphere in your own way with your lover or friends.
Address: Renjakucho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, Nakacho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Ogawa chrysanthemum
Located on a street just north of Taisho Roman Dream Street,
Ogaki chrysanthemum (Ogakiku)
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A restaurant specializing in eel dishes that has been popular in Kawagoe for a long time.
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Even today, more than 200 years after its establishment, the 7th generation owner continues to serve exquisite eel dishes using recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation.
The recommended menu is, of course, "
Unaju
"!
The thick, aromatic grilled eel is well seasoned with Ichiko's original sauce.
Keep it simple
Eel
If you want to taste
Kabayaki
” and rice, pickled vegetables, and soup “
meal set
" and enjoy it as a set meal.
An eel specialty store
Umaki
"or"
Bone bone
" and other dishes are served raw.
Kawagoe
It's also nice to enjoy some craft beer or local sake.
They also serve rice bowls made with domestic beef and chicken, It's okay if you're with someone who doesn't like eel. Order what you like as a couple or with friends and enjoy a slightly luxurious lunchtime.
Address: 3-22 Nakamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Little Edo Kura-sato
About 10 minutes walk from Ogawa Kiku.
"
Little Edo Kurari
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A tourist complex near the center of Kawagoe
The huge white-walled, storehouse-style exterior is a renovated version of the former sake brewery "Kagamiyama Shuzo," which was founded in the Meiji era. The buildings on the premises are called "Meiji Brewery," "Taisho Brewery," and "Showa Brewery."
The name of the era in which each building was built
is attached.
Among them, the souvenir shop Meijigura is packed with shops selling a wide variety of items, from alcoholic beverages such as sake and craft beer to sweets and accessories, making it the perfect spot to purchase souvenirs from Kawagoe!
Stop by at the end of the Kawagoe sightseeing itinerary. Find great souvenirs and mementos from Kawagoe !
Address: 1-10-1 Shintomicho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Recommended spots to add to your Kawagoe sightseeing trip if you want to spend a whole day sightseeing
Renkeiji Temple
Located about 10 minutes on foot from Tobu Kawagoeshi Station,
Renkeiji Temple
Renkeiji is a historic temple built during the Muromachi period.
Obinzuru-sama, a Buddha who can heal anything you touch, and Donryu Shonin, a Buddhist monk who is said to have miraculous powers for praying for safe childbirth and child-rearing.
etc. are enshrined.
Within the grounds,
Dumplings and fried noodles
There are also teahouses where you can enjoy these and other things, so be sure to check them out!
Renkeiji Temple One of the "Koedo Kawagoe Seven Lucky Gods" It would be nice to visit the Seven Lucky Gods while enjoying the townscape of Kawagoe.
Address: 7-1 Renjakucho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Kumano Shrine
During the Muromachi period, it is said that the "Kumamoto Shrine" in Kawagoe was separated from the Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine in Wakayama.
Kumano Shrine
Many people come to pray at the shrine, hoping to find love or be protected from misfortune.
The shrine's crest features the Yatagarasu crow.
The three-legged Yatagarasu, which appears in Japanese mythology, is also the symbol of the Japan Football Association.
It is secretly popular among soccer fans as a place to pray.
is!
Good fortune guidance using numerology and qigaku If you are interested, please check out the details.
Address: 17-1 Renjakucho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Starbucks Coffee Kawagoe Kanetsuki Street Store
Starbucks Coffee, affectionately known as "Starbucks". Starbucks Coffee Kawagoe Kanetsuki Street Store " is one of the "Regional Landmark Stores" that the company has developed throughout the country, and is a storehouse that blends in with the streetscape. The unique building and color scheme are a hot topic is.
Because of its distinctive appearance, You can also take photos that will look great on social media. For a break during your walk, A different atmosphere to the usual menu Would you like to give it a try?
Address: 15-18 Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Cafe Elevate
In addition to the western-style exterior that evokes the romance of the Taisho era, the interior of the store is a retro-modern space. Cafe Elevate " Classic cafe menu items such as coffee and cream soda Of course, there are also homemade cheesecakes and sweet potato puddings. Specialty sweets are also recommended is.
There is also a permanent tap for Kawagoe craft beer. A wide selection of snacks to go with beer The limited-edition special menu item "Sushi Restaurant Egg Sandwich," created in collaboration with the neighboring sister store, is perfect in both taste and volume!
Address: 6-6-4 Nakamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Kawagoe's popular activity ranking
This plan allows you to experience making soba noodles using 100% buckwheat flour produced in Yamagata. You can experience making soba noodles while feeling the comfortable nature in a lush green environment with a spacious park nearby. The duration is about 3 hours.
This plan is a soba noodle making plan where you can experience grinding buckwheat seeds into flour with a stone mill. You can experience soba noodle making while feeling comfortable nature in a lush green environment with a spacious park nearby. The required time is about 3 hours.
Why not make your own shichimi pepper at a shichimi pepper specialty store in Kuranomachi, Kawagoe, where the atmosphere of Little Edo still remains? \Make your own original shichimi pepper/Choose your favorite aroma and flavor from over 13 types of spices and mix it! \For children.../Use sweet chili peppers to make your own fragrant, non-spicy shichimi! You can eat the shichimi you made on the spot.
The owner of Kimonoya Sara has worked at Hatsuko Endo Weddings at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo for 20 years. Why not stroll around Kawagoe in a beautiful kimono, dressed by a hairdresser and kimono dresser with plenty of experience who have cooperated with many TV shoots? We also have Sara's original special size 5L for men and women and tall sizes.
Stroll around the Kawagoe area, full of Edo atmosphere, in a yukata! This is a great value plan that includes a photo shoot by a photographer who knows all about Kawagoe's photogenic spots! Kawagoe is a town with a historic feel. Strolling around in a yukata will give you a sense of the extraordinary. For the first hour, you will spend a stroll with a photographer who knows all about Kawagoe's photogenic spots, and then you will be taken to recommended spots.
Is sightseeing in Kawagoe boring? Here are some tips to make it more enjoyable
Learn about Kawagoe tourism on the internet and social media
"Boring" review
You may see it.
To make it possible to get around in a short time,
Research the places you want to go and look for famous places and historical sites other than food tours.
and,
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Enjoy
Organize your points in advance
Just having this in mind will help you enjoy sightseeing smoothly!
The following are some useful articles for sightseeing in Kawagoe. Please take a look!
Tour Kawagoe with a model course!
This time, Kawagoe A 3-hour tour of popular spots One-day model itinerary We have featured!
Kawagoe is visited by many tourists throughout the year.
Enjoyable even for a short time
Recommended tourist destination!
With reference to this special feature,
A model itinerary for sightseeing in Kawagoe
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*The content of this article is current as of May 2025.
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