Experience the Kawagoe Festival, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
About this spot
A museum where you can experience the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage "Kawagoe Hikawa Festival Float Procession" year-round. Real festival floats are displayed in a soaring hall, and their impressive height of about 8 meters is awe-inspiring. On Sundays and holidays, live performances of traditional festival music are held. There's also a corner showcasing the festival's excitement through videos, making it a reliable option on rainy days.
Tips
Admission is affordable at 300 yen for adults. Note that the hall is closed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. On Sundays and holidays, it's recommended to time your visit with the live festival music performances.
Best time to visit
Allow 40 minutes to 1 hour. Live festival music performances on Sundays and holidays.
Access & map
〒350-0062 2-1-10 Motomachi, Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture
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