9:00 Kawagoe Station or Arrived at Hon-Kawagoe Station
About an hour by train from the city center, your trip to Kawagoe, with its retro townscape, begins here.
9:30 Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine (Enjoy the morning tranquility)
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is famous as a shrine for the god of matchmaking. Please visit quietly in the fresh morning air. Depending on the season, you can also enjoy events such as the wind chime corridor.
10:15 Shopping and eating at Kashiya Yokocho
Kashiya Yokocho is a street lined with nostalgic snacks and handmade sweets. Enjoy the retro Showa-era atmosphere with a bite of their famous giant puffed sweets or potato chips.
11:00 Stroll through the warehouse-style streets (Toki no Kane)
The Kura-zukuri street is a charming street lined with fireproof merchant houses that remain from the Meiji era. The symbol of Kawagoe, the Bell of Time, is also a popular photo spot.
12:00 Lunch (local eel restaurant or Cafe Elevate)
You can enjoy Kawagoe’s specialty eel at a long-established restaurant, or have lunch at Cafe Elevate, a stylish cafe that makes use of the storehouse architecture. You can enjoy a menu using local ingredients.
13:00 Learn about history at Kawagoe Festival Hall
The Kawagoe Festival Hall is a facility that introduces the Kawagoe Festival, which has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. You can experience traditional culture through gorgeous floats and video exhibits.
15:00 Shopping at Clare Mall or Take a trip to Kita-in Temple
Check out the local gourmet food and goods at Clare Mall, or walk to Kita-in Temple to see the Edo period reception hall and 500 arhat statues.
16:00 Buy souvenirs at Koedo Kurari
Koedo Kurari is a tourist facility that was renovated from a sake brewery from the Meiji period. It offers a wide range of local sweets, crafts, and local sake, making it the perfect place to find a souvenir to end your trip.
17:00 Kawagoe Station or Disband at Hon-Kawagoe Station
Once you’ve finished your stroll through this atmospheric town, head back to the station and head home. This is a fulfilling course that’s perfect for a day trip from Tokyo.
