SIGHTSEEING Local Information
Time Bell (Bell Tower)
The "Bell of Time," a symbol of Kawagoe, stands out prominently amidst the charming townscape of traditional storehouses.
Kawagoe Ichiban-gai Shopping Street
This is a classic tourist area in Kawagoe, lined with traditional storehouse-style buildings that make you feel like you've traveled back in time.
Candy Alley
Along the cobblestone street, studded with colorful glass, are about 30 confectionery shops and other stores.
Kitain Temple
A renowned Tendai sect temple founded in 830 by Jikaku Daishi. It houses numerous cultural artifacts and is one of Saitama Prefecture's most representative temples.
Hikawa Shrine
A popular tourist spot, revered as a shrine for matchmaking. Various religious ceremonies are held there throughout the year.
Koedo Kurari
This facility is a renovated building that was formerly the Kagami-yama Sake Brewery, founded during the Meiji era. Visitors can enjoy various local products and other goods from Kawagoe.
Kawagoe Festival Hall
This facility allows visitors to experience the Kawagoe Festival, a traditional festival boasting approximately 370 years of history, which carries on the legacy of Edo's grand festivals.
Kawagoe City Museum
This museum features an exterior designed to resemble a traditional Japanese storehouse. The life-size model that recreates the construction process of a storehouse is truly impressive.
Kawagoe City Museum of Art
This museum focuses on local artists and their works, offering a glimpse into various forms of interaction across different regions and eras.
Honmaru Palace
This is the only remaining structure of Kawagoe Castle, which boasted a domain of 170,000 koku during the Edo period, and is impressive for its dignified, samurai-style architecture.
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This Hotel is located in a multi-purpose commercial complex. It has restaurants, a drugstore, and other shops, making it convenient for any last-minute shopping needs during your stay.
Westa Kawagoe
A multi-purpose facility hosting various concerts, events, and lectures. Conveniently located about a 3-minute walk from the Hotel.
