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- Kawagoe is perhaps best known for its role as a supply town for Tokyo and its predecessor, Edo, up to about 100 years ago. In addition, it has an early history as a religious center, and a political/military history closely tied to the Tokugawa Shogunate.
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Oct 25, 2024 · The Kawagoe Million Lights Summer Festival, held for two nights at the end of July, and the Kawagoe Festival, held in mid-October, are two other popular traditional events in Kawagoe. In particular, the Kawagoe Festival, with over 300 years of history and designated as a Japanese National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, is the city’s grandest festival and definitely worth seeing.
Oct 14, 2022 · Located in peaceful Saitama, Kawagoe is the perfect place to feel like you've stepped back in time to experience ancient Japan. But what exactly awaits you in this traditional town? Table of Contents. Kawagoe overview and history. What to do in Kawagoe. Recommended Hotels in Kawagoe. How to get to Kawagoe.
Oct 10, 2024 · Kawagoe, known as “Koedo,” retains the nostalgic charm and atmosphere of a prosperous Edo-period castle town. Exploring Kawagoe in a rented kimono will allow you to experience the essence of Japanese culture even more deeply.
The Kawagoe Festival, also known as the Kawagoe Hikawa Festival Float Event, is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Held annually in mid-October, it draws around 1 million visitors over two days. The center of the festival is the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, founded over 1,400 years ago in 542.
Jan 30, 2015 · The city of Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, an easy day trip from Tokyo, is a great place for such time travel. In a day of wandering Kawagoe, you can go back in time more than 1,000 years and then walk forward in time through the various ages that have played a role in Kawagoe’s long history.
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Experience the Edo period in Kawagoe, a historic town known as "Little Edo." Wander through the traditional warehouse-lined streets, see the remains of Kawagoe Castle, and taste old-fashioned candy from Kashiya Yokocho. This atmospheric town makes an excellent day-trip from Tokyo.
Sep 2, 2024 · Known affectionately as “Little Edo,” this town is just a 30-minute train ride from Tokyo but offers an entirely different world, preserving the charm of Edo-era Japan. In this article, we’ll introduce some of the must-visit spots in Kawagoe’s Kurazukuri Townscape.
