# Things to see in Kawagoe, Saitama (Japan): 45 places and when to go

> Kawagoe, Saitama is a city in Japan with around 338,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 45 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Hot springs (8), Mountains (7). The best known are Hikawa Shrine, Oshi Castle and Kawagoe Castle. The best time to come is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kawagoe/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Japan · 35.9177, 139.4911
- **Population:** About 338,000
- **Places:** 45 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/naturaleza/) (9) · [Hot springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/termal/) (8) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/montana/) (7) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/espiritual/) (6) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/museos/) (6) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/familia/) (5)
- **Best time:** February to May and October to November.
- **Also possible:** December to January and June to September.
- **Nearest airport:** HND Tokyo, 49 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Mount Dōdaira, at 876 m.

## What to see in Kawagoe, Saitama

The places in and around Kawagoe, Saitama, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Hikawa Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hikawa-shrine/): Shinto shrine in Saitama, Japan · 13 km
- [Oshi Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/oshi-castle/): Japanese castle in Gyōda, Japan · 25 km
- [Kawagoe Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kawagoe-castle/): Fortification · 741 m
- [Kita-in](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kita-in-temple/): Buddhist temple in Saitama Prefecture, Japan · 191 m
- [Seitenkyū](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/sheng-tian-gong-seitenkyu/): Taoist temple in Sakado, Saitama prefecture, Japan · 7.8 km
- [Tokorozawa Aviation Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/tokorozawa-aviation-museum/): Museum in Saitama Prefecture, Japan · 13 km
- [Railway Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/railway-museum/): Railway museum in Saitama, Saitama, Japan · 11 km
- [Museum of Modern Art, Saitama](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/the-museum-of-modern-art-saitama/): Art museum in Saitama, Saitama, Japan · 15 km
- [Time Bell Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/time-bell-tower/): Bell tower in Kawagoe, Japan · 951 m
- [Tobu Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/tobu-zoo/): Zoo and amusement park in Japan · 23 km
- [Washinomiya Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/washinomiya-shrine/): Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan · 25 km
- [Heirin-ji](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/heirin-temple/): Buddhist temple in Niiza, Saitama prefecture, Japan · 16 km
- [Metsä](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/metsa-village/): Amusement park in Japan · 15 km
- [Mount Dōdaira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mt-dodaira/): Mountain in Japan · 29 km
- [Peace Museum of Saitama](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/peace-museum-of-saitama/): Museum in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama, Japan · 14 km
- [Mount Tenran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/tenranzan/): Summit · 18 km
- [Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/the-hiroshima-panels/): Art museum in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama, Japan · 18 km
- [Sekai Mumei Senshi no Haka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/tumba-del-soldado-desconocido-del-mundo/): Cemetery in Saitama Prefecture, Japan · 19 km
- [Mount Hiwada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mount-hiwada/): Summit · 17 km
- [Mount Izu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mt-izugatake/): Summit · 30 km
- [Saitama Children's Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/saitama-children-s-zoo/): With kids · Wildlife · 14 km
- [Tajimagahara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/special-natural-monument-tajimagahara-habitat-of-primula-sie/): Protected area · 14 km
- [Take-dera Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/takedera/): Buddhist temple of the shinbutsu-shūgō sect dedicated to Gozu Tennō in Hannō, Japan · 27 km
- [Mount Tōnosu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mt-tounosu/): Summit · 18 km

And the other 21, by what you come to do:

- **With kids**: [Ōmiya Park Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/omiya-park-small-zoo/), [Fujimi Garden Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/fujimi-garden-beach/)
- **Nature**: [Otakayama](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/otakayama/), [Sakitama Kofun Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/sakitama-old-mounds-park/), [Tenkakusan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/tenkakusan/)
- **Museums and art**: [Satoe Memorial Art Museum of 21st Century](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/satoe-memorial-21st-century-art-museum/)
- **Hot springs**: [Hanno Sta.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hanno-sta/), [Higashi-Agano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/higashi-agano/), [Hotel Sanko](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hotel-sanko/), [King&Queen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/king-queen/), [Kura no yu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kura-no-yu/), [美楽温泉;SPA-HERBS](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/spa-herbs/), [Uta Hot Spring](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/uta-hot-spring/), [お風呂カフェ;utatane](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/utatane/)
- **Food and drink**: [Kazo Bakushu Co.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kazo-bakushu-co/), [Sawaichi & Sakura Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/sawaichi-sakura-brewery/)
- **Hiking**: [KFT - S11 - Yoshitune densetu to taki no aru michi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kft-s11-yoshitune-densetu-to-taki-no-aru-michi/), [KFT - S12 - Greenline ni sotta michi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kft-s12-greenline-ni-sotta-michi/), [KFT - S2 - Okumusashi no kosatsu wo tazuneru michi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kft-s2-okumusashi-no-kosatsu-wo-tazuneru-michi/), [KFT - S3 - Izugadake wo koeru michi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kft-s3-izugadake-wo-koeru-michi/), [KFT - S4 - Touge no rekishi wo shinobu michi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kft-s4-touge-no-rekishi-wo-shinobu-michi/)

## When to go to Kawagoe, Saitama

The best time to visit Kawagoe, Saitama is **February to May and October to November**; also possible: December to January and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 49 |
| February | Best time | 10 h 41 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 44 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 55 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 54 |
| June | Possible | 14 h 25 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 13 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 22 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 13 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 04 |
| November | Best time | 10 h 04 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 34 |

In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. In April, 45 of the 45 places are at their best.

When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Kawagoe, Saitama

The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 49 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.9177%2C139.4911)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.9177%2C139.4911)

## Other towns nearby

- [Hachiōji](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hachioji/): 155 places · 33 km
- [Tokyo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/tokio/): 287 places · 35 km
- [Kawasaki, Kanagawa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kawasaki/): 42 places · 47 km
- [Yokohama](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/yokohama/): 130 places · 55 km
- [Maebashi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/maebashi/): 55 places · 65 km
- [Utsunomiya](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/utsunomiya/): 91 places · 78 km

And all of Japan, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Kawagoe, Saitama?

The best known: [Hikawa Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hikawa-shrine/), [Oshi Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/oshi-castle/), [Kawagoe Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kawagoe-castle/), [Kita-in](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kita-in-temple/), [Seitenkyū](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/sheng-tian-gong-seitenkyu/). In all, 45 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Kawagoe, Saitama?

February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34.

### How do you get to Kawagoe, Saitama?

The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 49 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.9177%2C139.4911) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Kawagoe, Saitama as the destination and these 45 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).