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.

Time Bell Tower

Time Bell Tower is a bell tower built in the center of Kawagoe, Japan.

Kawagoe Castle

Kawagoe Castle is a flatland Japanese castle in the city of Kawagoe, in Japan's Saitama Prefecture.

Kita-in Temple

Seiya-san Muryōshuji Kita-in is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

小江戸蔵里

Housed in three renovated sake brewery warehouses dating from the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras. The complex includes a souvenir market and a sake tasting station featuring regional brews from across Saitama Prefecture.

Kawagoe Historical Museum

Three-story museum displaying a private collection of authentic samurai armor, helmets, and weaponry. Exhibits detail the military history of the Kawagoe clan and showcase artifacts from the Edo period.