When you’re planning a trip to Tokyo, everyone tells you to take at least one day to escape the neon lights and see “traditional Japan.” For most travelers, the choice quickly narrows down to two famous historical towns just outside the city: Kawagoe and...
Step off the train in Kawagoe, and you are soon transported back to the old Edo period. With its beautifully preserved clay-walled merchant houses, historic time bell tower, and nostalgic samurai-era streets, Kawagoe is easily one of the most photogenic towns in all...
If you are looking to step back in time and experience Old Japan without traveling hours away from Tokyo, a Kawagoe day trip from Tokyo is the ultimate getaway. Located just 30 to 45 minutes from central Tokyo stations, this historic town—affectionately known as...
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 Kawagoe Walk 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 Tour Most 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....
