Kawagoe Festival (Kawagoe Matsuri)

川越まつり(川越市)

A chance to experience a UNESCO 'festival' nearby Tokyo

Last updated by Angus M

on October 28, 2024

The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead.

DATE

2024

: 19th (Sat) to 20th (Sun) October

Days

Hours

Min

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*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.

*Information last checked on 2024-07-04

TIME & SCHEDULE

Time and Schedule has not been confirmed yet.

*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.

*Information last checked on 2024-07-04

COST

Free

*Information last checked on 2024-07-04

Enjoy an authentic experience at Kawagoe Festival nearby Tokyo. Registered as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

How to enjoy the Kawagoe Festival

Experience traditional Japan

Fun taking photos

UNESCO World Heritage

Enjoy Japanese Street food (More than 1,000 stalls!)

Fun for Family & Friends

Enjoy a full day

Fun for people traveling solo

Suiltable for kids

Exciting atmosphere

Beautiful Traditional Town

Enjoy a full day

🔥Come and see the Battle of the Floats! Feel the Japanese 🎉Festival Spirit in a Historical District!

One of the liveliest 🎉 festivals in Japan this fall!

Known for its thrilling 🔥“competition” of massive floats, the Kawagoe Festival is held on the third Sunday of October and the day before (Saturday) this year. The bustling festival reaches its climax when the ✨magnificent floats 👏🏻challenge each other along with traditional festival 🎶music performance.

The splendid floats, epic performances, and the ✨lively celebration will surely be a 📷memorable Japanese festival experience! The area is also known as “Koedo (Little 👘Edo)” because of its traditional architecture, adding a unique vibe to this 370-year-old festival!

PLUS 1: More than 1,000 stalls are out on the day, which is one of the most numbers of 🍢🍴stalls for a festival in the whole of Japan❗

What to do nearby Kawagoe Festival

Places to EAT in Kawagoe City

Places to STAY in Kawagoe City

Hotels (Western Style)

There are a many 2-4 star western hotels in Kawagoe that can be cheeper than staying in Tokyo. There is also a Guesthouses (converted from Edo style old warehouse).

Glamping & Camping

There are only few Japanese style Ryokans.

Holiday Rental (Airbnb)

There are quite a few holiday rentals in Kawagoe from budget to high-end.

Access (How to get to the Kawagoe Festival)

Public Transport

30 mins from Tokyo by train

Car

1 hour drive from Tokyo by car

Address

Around Route 39 in Kawagoe city.

Renjyakucho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama, 350-1100 Japan

県道39号線付近 (〒350-1100 埼玉県川越市連雀町)

By Public Transport

Via Kawagoe Station (Tobu & JR Lines)

Take the Tobu or JR line to Kawagoe station and walk for 20 minutes.

Via Seibu Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line)

Take the Seibu line to Hon-Kawagoe station and walk for 10 minutes.

We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.

By Car

Via Kawagoe IC on Kan-etsu Expressway (E17, Kan-Etsu Jidoshado)

12mins drive from Kawagoe IC on the Kanetsu Expressway.

*We recommend using the train if possible as the area can get crowded and parking is limited.

We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.

Contact Details (Event Organizer)

For information about this event, please contact the Tourist Office directly.

Tel: +81 (0)49-222-5556

Official Festival Website :English Website (External Link)

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