Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Palace (川越城 本丸御殿)
Flow of the course
About 15 min from the previous stop
About 60 min here
About 15 min to the next stop
Next stop: Street food and lunch. The highlight of exploring 'Little Edo'About this spot
The palace where the Kawagoe clan lord conducted state affairs during the Edo period. Existing honmaru palaces are rare throughout Japan, making this a precious historic structure. You can tour the spacious tatami-matted great hall and the senior retainers' quarters, and as you walk the corridors, you'll hear the authentic creaking of old floorboards—full of historic charm. Children can experience life as a feudal lord as they stroll through.
Tips
Admission is just 100 yen per adult, very reasonable, and free for middle school students and younger. Since you must remove your shoes inside, wear easy-to-remove footwear for comfort with your children.
Best time to visit
Allow 30 to 45 minutes. Note: Closed on Mondays.
How was this spot?
現地の天気
23°C(現在)直近1週間の寒暖差は平均5.6℃。気温差が大きい日が続くと紅葉が進みやすいと言われています。
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Access & map
2-13-1 Kuruwa-cho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0053
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