Kawagoe

City · Saitama Prefecture, 🇯🇵 Japan

Population 354,598

Area 109 km²

Time zone Asia/Tokyo

Official website www.city.kawagoe.saitama.jp

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Kawagoe Essentials

Known as 'Little Edo', Kawagoe preserves the architectural legacy of the Edo period. The district features the iconic Toki no Kane bell tower and the Kurazukuri warehouse street. Key historical sites include the Honmaru Goten, the only remaining palace building of Kawagoe Castle, and Kita-in Temple, which houses original structures moved from Edo Castle. Hikawa Shrine, established 1,500 years ago, remains a central spiritual landmark, while repurposed sake breweries and specialized museums document the city's commercial and military history.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -4°–14°
-1° at night
5 rainy days
17 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -4°–17°
-1° at night
6 rainy days
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -2°–22°
2° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 1°–26°
7° at night
11 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 8°–30°
13° at night
13 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Good

28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 13°–33°
18° at night
16 rainy days
4 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor

31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 18°–36°
22° at night
19 rainy days
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Poor

32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 19°–36°
23° at night
18 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Fair

28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 14°–34°
19° at night
16 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

22° · extremes 7°–29°
13° at night
12 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good

17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 1°–23°
6° at night
8 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor

11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -2°–17°
1° at night
5 rainy days
16 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Japanese Yen JPY ¥ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 118
Electricity: Type A / Type B
100 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Japanese
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +81

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

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Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

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