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Chichibu Night Festival

A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event. Decorated floats and fireworks in the winter night sky create a breathtaking spectacle. A must-see festival for those wanting to experience the essence of Japanese craftsmanship and spirit.

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Sakamaki Burial Mounds

Ancient burial mounds conveying history through the National Important Cultural Property "Shield-holding Haniwa." Walking through these quiet mounds offers a sense of ancient Asian cultural exchange and the passage of time.

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Tone Osaki Weir

A massive weir on the Tone River. Known for scenic water views, bird watching, and a facility where you can see salmon migrating upstream. A unique spot blending grand nature with advanced civil engineering.

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Gyoda City

A city of history with Oshi Castle, the "Ancient Lotus Park," and Sakitama Burial Mounds. The traditional "Tabi" sock-making craft is still preserved, offering a deep look into Japanese manufacturing and ancient heritage.

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Kawaguchi City

Adjacent to Tokyo, once known as the "Town of Casting." Today, it offers green spaces like Kawaguchi Green Center and SKIP City for media culture. A vibrant area blending industrial spirit with urban convenience and multiculturalism.

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Kumagaya Uchiha Matsuri Festival

One of Kanto's best Gion festivals held every July. 12 decorated floats parade through the streets with traditional music. The "Tataki-ai" battle, where floats gather with intense drumming, is a powerful experience of Japanese energy.

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Aina Shinsui Park

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is the overall guardian of Kawagoe. The summer "En-musubi Wind Chimes" event is particularly famous, with thousands of chimes creating a cool melody. At night, the Milky Way-themed illumination creates a magical atmosphere.

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Arahata Farm

Miyoshino Shrine uses the remains of the former Kawagoe Castle moat. It is said to be the birthplace of the nursery rhyme "Toryanse." The approach is a narrow path through the former castle grounds, offering a quiet, historic feel.

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Alice’s Ranch

The Honmaru Palace of Kawagoe Castle, built in 1848. It is one of the few surviving Honmaru palaces in Japan. The entrance, grand hall, and counselors' room are open to the public, offering a glimpse into the lives of samurai back then.

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R cafe & Relaxation Salon Yukiki

A farm where you can enjoy sweet potato picking, a classic autumn activity in Kawagoe. The surrounding vast farmland bustles with families and groups. Adjacent Iruma River Park also offers a dog run and sports facilities.

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Isanuma Park

"Alice’s Ranch" located near the Iruma River floodplains. Away from the city noise, it's a healing spot to interact with horses. They offer horseback riding and lessons for all levels, allowing you to enjoy an extraordinary experience in a peaceful landscape.

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Isanuma-an

A complex facility near City Hall in a renovated old merchant house. The first floor features a "Beauty and Health" themed cafe, while the second floor houses a relaxation salon and an exclusive one-group-per-day lodging. It's a blend of history and modernity.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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