Kawagoe Matsuri Museum

Name: Kawagoe Matsuri Museum
Address: 2-1-10, Motomachi, Kawagoe, Saitama, Kawagoe, Kantō region, Japan
Telephone: 049-225-2727

Written by Jane Pipkin

Japanese festivals, known as matsuri, are an important part of the country’s cultural heritage. At the Kawagoe Festival Museum, visitors can explore the traditions behind the Kawagoe Festival — a celebration that is over 370 years old.

The museum takes you through the festival’s creation from start to finish using videos, photos, personal stories, and recreations. Highlights include the Float Display Hall, featuring two actual festival floats.

There is a small admission fee to enter the museum. It is ¥300 for adults and ¥100 for elementary and junior-high students.

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How to get there

To get to the museum from Kawagoe Station, you’ll need to take an 8-minute bus ride on the Kawagoe-01 bus heading towards Shinmeicho. Get off at Fudanotsuji and walk a minute to get to the museum. This journey costs ¥210.

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