Kawagoe Matsuri Kaikan (Kawagoe Festival Hall)
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Experience the thrill of the Kawagoe Festival at this museum!
Overview
The Kawagoe Matsuri Kaikan is a museum where you can delve deep into the allure of the Kawagoe Festival. Two actual festival floats are permanently on display, their grandeur and beauty truly breathtaking. The museum provides detailed information on the floats' structure and construction, the festival's history and culture, and the preparation process, using photos, models, and videos. On Sundays and public holidays, *hayashi* groups from different neighborhoods take turns performing live, offering a powerful soundscape and spectacular movements to witness firsthand. Immerse yourself in the energy of the Kawagoe Matsuri, rediscovering the charm of traditional Japanese festivals. The Kawagoe Matsuri Kaikan is not only a place to fully experience the Kawagoe Matsuri, but also a valuable resource for learning about Kawagoe's history and culture. Be sure to stop by when exploring the city of Kawagoe.
Basic Information
- Address
- 2-1-10, Motomachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Saitama
- Access
- Accessible via the Tobu Tojo Line or Kawagoe Line to Kawagoe Station East Exit, or Seibu Shinjuku Line to Honkawagoe Station, followed by a Tobu Bus West bound for "Fuda no Tsuji" (1-minute walk from the bus stop). Alternatively, it's a 16-minute walk from Honkawagoe Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line. Located conveniently near the Kawagoe Kurazukuri Warehouses, Toki no Kane (clock tower), and Kashiya Yokocho (candy alley). Show route
- Op.Hours
- 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM (October - March: until 5:30 PM)
- Cld.Days
- The second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (If a Wednesday is a public holiday, the following day will be closed). December 29th - January 1st.
- Fee
- General Admission: ¥300, Elementary & Junior High School Students: ¥100. 'Yu Five' combination ticket: General Admission ¥650, University & High School Students ¥450. This ticket grants access to Kawagoe Matsuri Kaikan, Kawagoe City Museum, Kawagoe City Art Museum, Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Goten, and Kawagoe Kurazukuri Shiryokan.
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