The Area

Nicknamed "Little Edo," Kawagoe city preserves the atmosphere of 19th century Edo (Tokyo) in its kura buildings. Distinctive in structure and considered "national treasures," these buildings have thick clay walls, double doors and heavy shutters. Most were built after a disastrous fire swept the town in 1893. Once used as fireproof warehouses, they were later adopted for houses and shops.

The area still contains ancient reminders of the past in its temples, museums and old-fashioned artifacts.

Festivals

• Kawagoe Festival - Clashing floats and boisterous night activities are held on the third Saturday and Sunday in October of every year.

Golf

• Kuni Country Club - 27 holes (35 minutes by car)
• Musashigaoka Golf Course - This 18-hole course was the venue of Tiger Woods' first play in Japan (1997) and the LPGA Japan Classic (1998). (45 minutes by car)
• Shin-Musashigaoka Golf Course - 18 holes (46 minutes by car)
• Oomurasaki Golf Course - 27 holes (35 minutes by car)
• Yoshi-Nanyodai Golf Course - 18 holes (1 hour by car)

Sightseeing and Entertainment

• Tokino-Kane Clock - An old town clock used by residents to tell time during the Edo period. (14-minute walk)
• Kashiya-Yokocho - A busy avenue where traditional Japanese snack stores can be found. (17-minute walk)
• Seibu Dome - Home of the Seibu Lions professional baseball team, this multi-purpose sports facility also offers nine tennis courts. Other features include a banquet hall, Chinese restaurant and curry house. (33 minutes by Seibu Line)
• Seibu-En Amusement Park - Famous for seasonal events: cherry blossoms in spring, fireworks in summer, colorful autumn leaves in fall, snowboarding and ice-skating in winter. This park also offers a banquet hall, restaurant and snack bars. The swimming area features a variety of pools, slides, and kids' pools.
• UNESCO Village - An educational museum featuring interactive dinosaur exhibits.
• Sayama Ski Slope - Year-round fun facility offering indoor skiing and snowboarding.

Shopping and Dining

• Seibu Honkawagoe PePe
• Tokorozawa Station Building - The dining area (2nd floor - 5th floor) offers a number of Japanese and Chinese restaurants. There is a customer service center on the 1st floor.