Written by Jane Pipkin

Heading to Kawagoe and want some personal recommendations? Then the Nakamachi Information Centre is the place to go.

Located inside one of the area’s traditional buildings, this tourist center has free Wi-Fi as well as a variety of pamphlets on what to do in the area. Sometimes you can also catch temporary displays, such as a Hina Doll exhibit or Paper Doll showcase during the annual Kawagoe Festival.

Most notably, if you’re a stamp collector, you definitely need to stop by. Inside, you’ll find a variety of free Kawagoe-themed stamps to commemorate your journey to this historic city.

Suggested Activity
Challenge Sumo Wrestlers and Enjoy Lunch
Eat, train, and fight like a real Japanese sumo wrestler during this sumo demonstration and authentic 'Chanko Nabe' (hotpot) meal.

How to get there

From Kawagoe Station, take the Kawagoe-01 bus going to Shinmeicho. Make sure to get off at Nakacho. From there it is a minute to the tourist center. The overall journey takes 7 minutes and costs ¥210.

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仲町観光案内所
Kawagoe
2-3, Nakacho, Kawagoe, Saitama
Map
049-222-5556
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Sun
Free
Official site
  • 0.7 km from Hon-Kawagoe Station Seibu Shinjuku Line (SS29)
  • 1.0 km from Kawagoeshi Station Tōbu Tōjō Line (TJ22)

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