Kawagoe Festival (Kawagoe Matsuri)
川越まつり(川越市)
A chance to experience a UNESCO 'festival' nearby Tokyo
The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead.
We're sure this is happening, but 2023 dates and times are not confirmed.
DATES
2023 : 14th (Sat) to 15th (Sun) October
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*Dates and times have been confirmed with the organizer.
Festival Times & Schedule
Time and Schedule has not been confirmed yet.
*Time and schedule are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Cost
Free
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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
Fun for people traveling solo
Suiltable for kids
Exciting atmosphere
Beautiful Traditional Town
Enjoy a full day
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🔥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
- Culture
- Rent a Kimono and walk around the town
- Explore the Edo period of town and shops
- Visit the festival museum (Kawagoe Matsuri Kaikan )
- Food / Drinks
- Try from the 1,000 food stalls!
- Unique Experience
- Walk around Edo style traditional Japanese city
Access (How to get to the Kawagoe Festival)
From Tokyo
- 30mins from Tokyo by train.
- 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 Train
From Kawagoe Station (Tobu & JR Lines)
Take the Tobu or JR line to Kawagoe station and walk 20min.
From Seibu Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line)
Take the Seibu line to Hon-Kawagoe station and walk 10min.
Use the Japan Transit Planner to find trains.
By Car
From Kawagoe IC
12mins drive from Kawagoe IC on the Kanetsu Expressway ‘E17’ (Kanetsu Jidoshado)
*We recommend using the train if possible as the area can get crowded and parking is limited.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
Any questions about this event?
For information about this event please contact the Tourist Office directly.
+81 049-222-5556 (Tourist Office)
Websites
Official Festival Website :English Website (External Link)
