Spots List | V-Trip Japan

Music Cafe Amanda

"Isanuma-an" is located by Isanuma, the largest natural lake in Saitama. The building is a restored late Edo-period farmhouse where you can enjoy handmade udon made from local wheat. The adjacent park is rich in nature and great for birdwatching.

Saitama
Food
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Kashiya Yokocho (Candy Alley)

A spot for music lovers with a record shop on the first floor and a cafe on the second. It houses a vast collection of classical records. You can enjoy premium coffee while listening to music from high-quality speakers.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Food
Activities
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Kajimachi Hiroba Plaza

Candy Alley preserves the tradition of candy making since the Edo period. Production flourished in the Meiji era, and today dozens of shops remain. The sweet aroma of peppermint candy and sweet potato snacks fills the stone-paved street.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Kanetsuki-dori Street

A plaza near Nakamachi intersection that retains the atmosphere of an area where artisans once lived. With benches available, it is a great rest spot. It connects to the Nakamachi Tourist Information Center, making it a convenient base for exploring.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Kawagoe Suijo Park

The area around "Toki-no-Kane" is preserved to keep its traditional townhouse look. The stone-paved streets are full of tourists walking in kimono. At dusk, you can enjoy a scenic view filled with emotion along with the sound of the bell.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Kawagoe Scala-za

A vast park along the Iruma River. In summer, the large pool opens and bustles with families. It also features a boat pond, tennis courts, and a dog run, serving as a recreational spot for citizens throughout the seasons.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Activities
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine

Kawagoe Scala-za is a historic movie theater that opened in 1905 as a vaudeville theater. Located near the main street, it retains a retro atmosphere. Now run by an NPO, it is loved by movie buffs and local residents.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Kawagoe Hikawa Jinja Shrine

Kawagoe Hachiman Shrine offers a quiet sanctuary despite being in the city center. Founded in 1030, it is known for matchmaking, foot and hip health, and success. The "Married Ginkgo Trees," two trees that grew into one, symbolize strong bonds.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Former Yamazaki Family Villa

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is famous for matchmaking. Its 15m wooden torii gate is one of the largest in Japan. With 600-year-old sacred trees and a main hall decorated with intricate "Edo carvings," it is a popular spiritual power spot.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

National Historic Site Kawagoe-yakata Ruins

Kameya Annex in Nakaharamachi 1-chome, near the Former Yamazaki Villa. Built in 1925, it features a unique blend of Japanese and Western styles, including stained glass and a tea room. It is a precious building that once served as a guest house.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Kumano Jinja Shrine

The Kawagoeshi Residence Site in Uwato, Kawagoe. It was the home of the medieval Kawagoe samurai clan and is now a National Historic Site developed as a park. It also contains remains of the Uesugi clan's military camp from the Sengoku period, making it a quiet place to feel history.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Koaze River

Kawagoe Kumano Shrine has over 1,000 years of history and is loved as a god of luck and matchmaking. Affectionately called "Okuman-sama," the grounds include a "Foot Reflexology Health Road." The "Tori-no-Ichi" market in December is very popular.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Activities
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Koedo Kurari

The embankment of the Iruma River north of Kahoku Sports Park. Cherry tree rows stretch along the river for a long distance, creating a tunnel-like walking path in spring. The area is surrounded by fields, offering a place where time passes slowly.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Food
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

COEDO-za

An industrial tourism facility born in 2010, consisting of three warehouses from the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras. It repurposes the 1875 Kagami-yama Sake Brewery buildings into a spacious, historic area. Meiji warehouse is for souvenirs, Taisho for dining, and Showa for sake tasting.

Saitama
Activities
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Shimano Coffee Taishokan

A private theater in an alley of Candy Alley. You can enjoy 4K video and 3D surround sound in a private setting. The entrance is on the second floor, featuring a fun gimmick that draws in people walking by.

Saitama
Food
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Kawagoe City Museum

A quiet cafe on Taisho Roman Yume-dori Street. It serves home-roasted siphon coffee. In a shop interior that evokes Taisho modernism, visitors can spend a relaxing time. It is a healing space for both tourists and locals.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Kawagoe City Museum of Art

Located in Kuruwamachi 1-chome, the art museum and history museum stand side-by-side. The art museum has a modern exterior with a glass-walled entrance that creates a sense of openness. The adjacent history museum provides detailed guidance on Kawagoe’s history through each era.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Suga Doll Shop

A Japanese doll shop on Taisho Roman Yume-dori founded in 1941. The 5th-generation owner continues a 400-year-old traditional lineage of festival dolls. Behind the modern storefront lies a 200-year-old warehouse and an 80-year-old annex, revealing a different side of the shop.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Seijime Sake Store (Main Store)

A 150-year-old sake shop located between "Fuda-no-Tsuji" and City Hall. True to its sign, customers can enjoy drinks inside ("kaku-uchi"). Lively chats between regulars and the owner are common. A majestic sake cellar moved there in the Taisho era stands proudly at the back.

Saitama
Food
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Semba Kashi Historical Park

The Senba River Port site preserves the history of the Shingashi River boat transport. Visitors can enjoy nature along walkways and decks featuring observation bridges and gazebos, all located conveniently near residential areas.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Semba Toshogu Shrine

Dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, Senba Toshogu was rebuilt in 1640. Its main hall and stone gate are Important Cultural Properties. Known as one of the three major Toshogu shrines alongside Nikko and Kunozan, its colorful buildings are usually kept locked and under management.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Semba Hikawa Jinja Shrine

Senba Hikawa Shrine near Route 16 dates back to 1069, founded by the local Senba samurai clan. Under the Tokugawa shogunate, the area became imperial land donated to Kitain and Toshogu. It is revered as one of the "Three Senba Shrines" and houses a warehouse for a Kawagoe Festival float.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Taisho Roman Yume-dori Street

Once bustling as the former Kawagoe Ginza Shopping District, it became the prefecture's first arcade in 1961. After the arcade was removed due to aging, the area worked to reshape its landscape based on "Taisho Roman Town-building Standards." The resulting unique cityscape features a mix of warehouse-style buildings, traditional townhouses, early Showa-era Western architecture, and three-story wooden structures from the Taisho era.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Saitama

Takushi Park

A waterfront park developed on the former site of the Takushien garden along the Shingashi River. The undulating park features playground equipment, wisteria trellises, and benches. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk along the riverbanks.

Saitama
Sightseeing
Nature
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter