Culture & History

Kawagoe, easily accessible from Tokyo, is a historical city with the atmosphere of the Edo era

It’s the best season to visit all year long! A tourist spot filled with highlights

All the fascinating aspects of Japan’s railways, from actual models to simulators

See all the crafts of Saitama Prefecture such as dolls, furniture, and textiles. The workshops are also fun!

Chichibu Shrine boasts a 2000-year history as a religious site associated with the Tokugawa clan. The carvings adorning the main building cannot be missed

Experience the excitement of Chichibu Shrine and its festival through projection mapping

A masterpiece of early modern ornamental architecture with dazzling carvings adorning the main hall

An ancient temple in Kawagoe that has been called Koedo (Little Edo) because the beautiful building was moved from Edo Castle

A former farming estate transformed into a luxurious “ryokan”. Relax in the humble hospitality from the olden days

A museum expressing the attraction of Chichibu’s Meisen silk through modern and fashionable kimono

The precious main castle of Kawagoe Castle, one of the Top 100 Castles in Japan

A scene of Kawagoe with a historical townscape of kura-style warehouses