Written by TC Team
Snag a Daruma doll for you and yours, and partake in traditional New Year festivities.
What happens?
Kitain Temple in Kawagoe hosts an annual Daruma Market where you can purchase Daruma dolls and participate in various New Year rituals. The temple grounds will be bustling with vendors.
Pro tip: Check out our Kawagoe guide for day-trip inspiration and things to see and do in the area.
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Schedule
The event will take place on January 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
How to get there
Kitain Temple is located in Kawagoe, Saitama, relatively close to Tokyo.
From Kawagoe Station (JR or Tobu Tojo Line), it’s approximately a 20-minute walk to the temple. Alternatively, buses from Kawagoe Station and Hon-Kawagoe Station provide direct access to Kitain Temple.
