Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Kawagoe, Japan

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.1 km
Ascend 21 m
Descend 15 m

Experience Kawagoe in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Kawagoe

Sight 1: ヤオコー川越美術館

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ヤオコー川越美術館

The Yaoko Kawagoe Museum of Art is an art museum located in Hikawa, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. It is also called the Misu Utsugu Memorial Hall.

Wikipedia: ヤオコー川越美術館 (JA)

1318 meters / 16 minutes

Sight 2: 本応寺

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本応寺

Honōji Temple is a temple of Nichiren Buddhism located in Ishihara Town, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Mt. Nagaku. There is also a separate hospital in Shimohiroya in the city. The former main temple is the Minobusan Kuonji Temple of Sohonzan Kai, and the Shioshi Hoen. In the precincts, there is the grave of Shigefumi Takayama (haiku, vassal of Kawagoe Castle lord Akimoto Takachi) (Saitama Prefecture designated old site).

Wikipedia: 本応寺 (川越市) (JA)

404 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: Yojuin Temple

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Yojuin Temple

Yojuin is a temple of the Soto sect located in Motomachi 2-chome, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Qinglong Mountain.

Wikipedia: 養寿院 (JA)

180 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: 川越市蔵造り資料館

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川越市蔵造り資料館

The Kawagoe City Museum is a museum in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. As of 2023, it is closed due to various circumstances.

Wikipedia: 川越市蔵造り資料館 (JA)

151 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Kawagoe Festival Museum

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Kawagoe Festival Museum

Kawagoe Festival Museum (川越まつり会館) is a Kawagoe City local museum in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture.

Wikipedia: Kawagoe Festival Museum (EN)

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