Enjoy a relaxing time just for the two of you in Kawagoe, where history and healing intertwine.
The bells of time chime, rows of storehouses, and cobblestone streets. Little Edo Kawagoe, with its scenery that makes you feel as if you’ve been transported back to the Edo period, is the perfect place for a peaceful trip with your partner.
Stroll through the town, feeling the breath of history, and take a break at a quaint cafe. At a shrine known for bringing people together, make a quiet wish for your future together.
Enjoy a time filled with romance and healing, where your hearts will melt just by walking side by side.
10:00 Walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station to the warehouse-style streets
our special day in Kawagoe begins at Hon-Kawagoe Station. As soon as you leave the station, you’ll be greeted by a townscape that exudes a nostalgic warmth.
First, stop by Kumano Shrine and Renkei-ji Temple, and after some quiet time to calm your mind, head to the “kurazukuri townscape,” where the atmosphere of the Edo period remains strong. The cobblestone streets and rows of black plaster storehouses will transport you to a world that feels like you’ve gone back in time.
This area is dotted with not only historical architecture, but also stylish cafes and general stores. Just walking side by side will bring you two closer together in a peaceful and special experience.
In the morning, there will be fewer tourists, and the atmosphere will be more relaxed, allowing you to take your time to create memories just for the two of you.
11:00 Brunch for two at a charming cafe
After a short walk through the kura-style streets, enjoy an early brunch at an atmospheric cafe.
Kawagoe is dotted with cafes renovated from old houses and shops with retro-modern spaces, so even the time spent deciding where to go can be a fun time for the two of you.
With a selection of healthy options such as homemade quiches and sandwiches, and colorful vegetable plates, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the time.
It would be nice to sit at a window seat, take in the cityscape, and chat about your plans for the day.
Enveloped in the historic atmosphere of the town, brunch is sure to soothe your soul.
12:00 A quiet historical stroll through Kawagoe Castle’s Honmaru Palace and Kita-in Temple
Head to Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Palace for a romantic getaway that breathes history.
One of the few remaining Honmaru Palaces in Japan, you’ll find yourself losing track of time as you gaze upon the tatami-floored halls and courtyard and beautiful wooden architecture. Enjoy a quiet moment just for the two of you, feeling as if you’ve stepped onto the stage of history.
Afterwards, take a short walk to Kita-in Temple. Known as a famous temple with ties to the Tokugawa family, the grounds are decorated with colorful seasonal flowers, making for excellent photo opportunities.
There are plenty of attractions here, including the unique expressions of the 500 Arhats and Senba Toshogu Shrine, one of Japan’s three major Toshogu shrines.
Why not enjoy a relaxing adult date in this area, where tranquility and history coexist?
13:30 Enjoy shopping and eating in the kura-style streets
Returning to the kura-zukuri streetscape, you can spend some luxurious time enjoying shopping and eating while surrounded by historic buildings.
From traditional crafts and Japanese goods to modern items typical of Little Edo, your time together will feel like a treasure hunt, as you exchange comments like “this is so nice.”
If you’re feeling a little hungry, enjoy a stroll around the town with some of Kawagoe’s unique gourmet foods, such as Kawagoe pudding, grilled dumplings, fluffy potato sweets, and fragrant soy sauce rice crackers.
Each dish is packed with the town’s unique character, and sharing one with your partner will naturally spark conversation and smiles.
This area, surrounded by historical atmosphere yet casually blending in modern fun, is the perfect setting for an adult date.
15:00 Pray for love at Hikawa Shrine and enjoy the summer-only wind chime tunnel
Surrounded by Kawagoe’s nature and history, Hikawa Shrine is the perfect place to deepen your bond.
As you hold hands and pray for love, you can quietly pray for happiness in the future.
In the summer, a “wind chime tunnel” appears within the shrine grounds. Lined with colorful wind chimes, the shrine creates a mystical space, and cool tones echo throughout, creating a soothing moment where time seems to pass more slowly.
Take photos, listen to the sound of wind chimes, and connect with your heart in the quiet air at this historic shrine, creating special memories just for the two of you.
16:00 Evening tea time
After a long walk, the distance between your hearts has grown ever closer.
Why not spend a quiet tea time in a hidden cafe tucked away in a back alley or amongst the rows of storehouses?
Time flows slowly in this space, with its antique interior and Japanese charm.
While enjoying Kawagoe’s specialty sweet potato sweets, homemade cakes, and carefully selected coffee and Japanese tea, you can reflect on your day and share a conversation that will become a fond memory that will stay with you forever.
As you gaze out the window at the cityscape at dusk, a story just for the two of you will be woven quietly and deeply.
17:00 As the sun sets, head to the bell of time
Kawagoe’s symbol, the Bell Tower of Time, takes on a different, quiet appearance at dusk than it does during the day.
With the crimson sky at its back, the dignified bell tower seems to quietly watch over the couple’s steps, transcending time.
Walking down the kura-zukuri street, where the foot traffic has begun to die down, surrounded by the setting sky and historical scenery, is a romantic moment that will stay with you forever.
Hands-on conversation while gazing up at the Hour Bell will also be etched into your memory as a quiet, fitting end to your trip.
Why not bring a gentle end to your day in Kawagoe in this place where time flows slowly for two?
