Yabusame – Japanese Horseback Archery

Introduction On Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (National Holiday), the streets of Kawagoe came alive with yokai — Japanese supernatural creatures from folklore. The Kawagoe Yokai Town Walk 2026 (川越妖怪まち歩き) turned the historic town into a fun, slightly spooky playground for one...

What Most Visitors Miss When Walking Kurazukuri Street in KawagoeWalk down Kurazukuri Street in Kawagoe and you’ll instantly understand why Kawagoe is called Little Edo. These beautifully preserved clay-walled merchant houses are faithful replicas of the ones that...

Kitain Temple Kawagoe: Edo Castle Remains TourMost people don’t know that one of the only places in Japan where you can see original buildings from Edo Castle is in Kawagoe — at Kitain Temple. This private tour takes you deep into the temple’s fascinating history....