[2025 Kawagoe Attraction] Travel Guide for Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine (Updated Jul)

Have you ever heard of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine? If you are in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, this is a place not to be missed! The shrines here are not just about gods and incense, there are also some super beautiful scenery and interesting activities waiting for you to explore! - Recently, the most important thing everyone must do when going to Hikawa Shrine is fishing. There is nothing wrong with it! Don’t doubt it’s really fishing~ Hikawa Shrine is very famous for praying for love and good luck. Inside the belly of the wooden fish is a poem signed. Remember to open it to see your luck. If the sign is not good, remember to tie it in the shrine! - 🌟Rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 🕰️Business hours: 9:00～17:00 (However, fishing, painting, etc. will be moved back around 16:30, so you still have to remember to come early, I almost missed it this time🤣) 📍Address: 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture #100 Ways to Travel #Japanese Attractions #Tokyo #Saitama #Kawagoe #Kawagoe Glacier Shrine #Shrine Tour #Seeking Marriage #japan #Tokyo Travel

Kawagoe Hakawa Shrine is an old shrine in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. People often come here to pray for love and marriage. When you come to this shrine, you will find a fish-shaped amulet, which is the symbol of the shrine. Many couples come here to pray for a lasting love or for children. Some people bring their children to pray for good luck. Next to the temple, there is a moat with cherry trees planted on both sides of the river. If it is the season when the flowers bloom, it will be very romantic. Getting there🚌 You can take the city bus and get off at the Hikawa Shrine stop. There are many lines that pass this shrine. #Get a discount without relying on luck

#DomesticTravel I went to Kawagoe! It's fun just to walk around the town with its atmosphere♪ The sidewalks are wide and stroller-friendly. Here are some great gourmet spots and tourist spots in Kawagoe! Follow and save so you can look back on them✨ ① Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine 📍Address: 2-11-3 Miyashitacho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 🕛Business hours: (except Friday) 9:00-18:00/Friday 9:00-17:00 💤Closed: None Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine's Enmusubi Wind Chimes will be held until Sunday, September 8, 2024 ② This is shaved ice 📍Address: 1-1-11 Motomachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 🕛Business hours: 10:00-19:00 💤Closed: None Online reservations required! The reservation URL is on Google Maps. You can make a reservation at the store, but it's recommended to make a reservation in advance as there is a long line. You will receive an email when it is your turn. ③glincoffee 📍Address: 1-1-20 Motomachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 🕛Business hours: 9:00-18:00 💤Closed: None ④Toki no Kane 📍Address: 15-7 Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 🕛Business hours: 24 hours 💤Closed: None ⑤Vanitoy Bagel 📍Address: 10-3 Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 🕛Business hours: (except Tuesday and Wednesday) 10:00-18:00/Tuesday 10:00-17:00 💤Closed: Wednesday ⑥Okakidokoro Terakoya Honpo 📍10-2 Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama 🕛Business hours: 10:00-18:00 💤Closed: None There were other shops selling eel and Kawagoe potatoes, which are famous in Kawagoe, but I couldn't go this time...! If you have eaten there, please let me know what you thought of them♪ The information listed may have changed. Please check the official website for the latest information and business hours of each facility and store before enjoying your trip☺️💓 ┈┈　✈︎ ┈┈　✈︎ ︎　┈┈　✈︎ ︎ On this account ✮Great value and luxurious travel information for families ✮7 recommended travel destinations ✮Reports on hotels and tourist spots ✮The ultimate value! Cruise trips and more☺️ For reference on "destinations you want to visit someday"✨ I would be very happy if you follow, like, or comment! ☺️💓 Please feel free to follow me❤︎ More detailed and great travel information is available on the blog! ✈️ Search for travel blogs with [Hina Daifuku]🔎 ┈┈　✈︎ ┈┈　✈︎ ︎　┈┈　✈︎ ︎ #Kawagoe #Kawagoe sightseeing #Kawagoe walk #Kawagoe gourmet #Kawagoe short trip #Kawagoe food tour #Kawagoe cafe

~Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture~ Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine From 7/13/2024 to 9/6! Glowing River Light-up is being held🎐 Introducing a recommended event this summer 💡Point💡☑️The glowing river is too beautiful! The stream at Hikawa Shrine is lit up with fog✨ You can enjoy a fantastic scenery! ☑️Wind Chime Corridor Light-up🎐 About 1,500 wind chimes are also lit up! A spot where you can feel the summer with the sound of wind chimes! ☑️ Lots of photo spots! Wind chime corridor, glowing river, votive plaque street, windmills, and a photo spot where you can catch sea bream! ~My impressions after actually going there📝~ The glowing river is a spectacular view, fantastical! A fun Hikawa Shrine that seems to be packed with Japanese summer with wind chimes, votive plaques, and windmills🎐 Of course, don't forget to pray! If you want to make memories this summer, take photogenic photos, go on a girls' trip, visit photogenic spots, and visit power spots, please use this as a reference for sightseeing in Kawagoe! ➖Recommended spots➖📍Spot name: Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Address: 2-11-3 Miyashitacho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 350-0052 Recommended points: Wind chimes, windmills, sea bream fortune telling ⚠Caution: It is a little far from the No. 1 shopping street. ➖Access➖Bus🚌From Kawagoe Station・Tobu Bus・No. 7 stop Get off at "Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine" and walk for 0 minutes. Take the bus bound for Saitama Medical University, Ageo Station West Exit, Hirakata, and Kawagoe Sports Park. ・Tobu Bus・No. 1 stop Get off at "Kitamachi" and walk for 5 minutes. Take the bus bound for Shinmeicho Garage and Josai High School. ・Koedo Loop Bus "Hikawa Shrine Front" 0 minutes walk A circular bus that goes around Kawagoe's tourist attractions. You can board from the west exit of Kawagoe Station. 🉐We also have a one-day free pass with lots of perks. If you don't have a car🚗🅿️, please use the nearby paid parking lot. #Traveling with me #japantemple #japantravel #trip #Sightseeing in Kawagoe #Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine #Kawagoe #Yukata #japantrip #Visiting temples and shrines #Visiting power spots #Power spot shrine #Saitama tourist spots #Sightseeing in Saitama #Saitama Prefecture #Saitama trip #kawagoe #Traveling the Japanese culture #japan

A symbol of summer, the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Enmusubi Wind Chimes 🎐 It's celebrating its 10th anniversary 🤭🌻 This year, it will be held from July 6th (Sat) to September 8th (Sun)! There may be fewer people if you go earlier. We recommend enjoying Hikawa Shrine while walking around the streets of Koedo in a kimono or yukata 🤍 On a hot day, it's great to go drinking Koedo beer ◎ It's a very summery place and you can take some great photos 📷 However, there are a lot of people, so please be considerate of others 🙇♀️🙏🏻 ※The photo is from last year! [From the official website] 2024 dates: July 6th (Sat) - September 8th (Sun), 2024 Time: 9am - 8pm *May change depending on the day of the week or events Address: 2-11-3 Miyashitacho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture #Travel with me #Saitama Tourism #Little Edo #Event Information #Girls Trip

Hikawa Shrine is famous as a power spot for matchmaking 𓂃𓃱𓈒𓏸 Not only does it bring good fortune, but it's also full of cute photo spots ☺️✨ The fortune slip is inside a sea bream decoration, and you can catch it by hooking it like fishing 🎣 There are red, white, and pink sea bream, and they're all cute 𓆛 💕 The initial offering for the fortune slip is 300 yen, and it's a form of putting it in the offering box provided, so it's convenient to have some coins ✎𓈒𓂂𓏸 It's a great spot to go out on a sunny day, but it gets crowded, so it's recommended to go in the morning or on weekdays 🌿 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 350-0052 🌈 9:00-18:00 #Saitama Tourism

When you come to Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, Tokyo, one of the attractions you can't miss is Hikawa Shrine⛩️Hikawa Shrine has a history of 1,500 years and is famous for blessing families, marriages and relationships. 🎎The difference between this Hikawa Shrine and other Japanese shrines is that there are many special ways to bring luck and make relationships. For example: the "divine fortune" here must be caught by yourself with a fishing rod, and the fortune must be in the shape of a sea bream, which is so cute. The red sea bream fortune is for peace and happiness, and the pink one is for a good relationship. Fortunately, both of our fortunes are auspicious☺️ #Japan Attractions

You can't miss the very famous glacier shrine⛩️ when you go to Kawagoe because it not only has a long history but is also a well-known love prayer shrine💕 If you want to develop a relationship with the person you are in love with, this is the case🤩🤩 Glacier Shrine has a history of 1500 years and quite spiritual!! ️So it has long been designated as a cultural heritage by Kawagoe City❤️ And it also has the largest wooden torii in Japan⛩️ We come here mainly to pray for a happy fate, marriage and a happy family 🫶🏻🫶🏻 Every year, Glacier Shrine ⛩️ will hold a wedding wind chime from July to August 31🤭 You can tie a piece of paper with a wish to the Edo wind chime and then hang it inside the shrine to pray ❤️ In addition, there will be a blessing prayer ceremony on the 8th and 4th Saturday of every month!! ️ Crowds every time😂 Especially single people The most special thing about Glacier Shrine⛩️ is that there is a free marriage stone❤️ However, it is only limited to 20 pieces per day 😅 She is a witch 🧙‍♀️ at the shrine ⛩️ picked up the stone blessing prayed and then wrapped with white net so it became the left marriage stone 💕 every day at 8 o'clock can be picked up !! ️ However, because it is very popular, it is usually full of 20 people around 7 o'clock 😰😰 Once it opens, it will be gone😂 So if you want to get it, you must queue up early #japanattractions #HongKong #familygoods #foodie #local tour #resident writer #overseas travel #I miss #japan #japan travel #japanese cuisine #japanese cuisine #japan #japan travel guide #japan free trip

I walked around in a kimono for the first time in a while. Last year there was no summer festival, so I didn't have a chance to wear a yukata, so I was excited and could go to many places. When I went to Starbucks in Kawagoe, there was a place that looked like Starbucks and it was very beautiful. I took a photo under everyone's wishes. I hope it comes true 🎶

Address: 2-11-3 Miyashitacho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, 350-0052 Contents: This is a very popular spot for couples and girls, where it is said that the god of love resides! There were many photogenic spots, such as the sea bream fortune-telling slips and windmills!! The sea bream fortune-telling slips are actually pulled with a (small) fishing rod! It's a cute display, isn't it? There were a wide variety of colors, including red, pink, green, and white! The air is clear, so you can spend your time relaxing! #Photogenic Spot

I went to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, a photogenic shrine ⛩ When I went there in April, it was decorated with colorful windmills and was very stylish ✨ There were many people who came to worship here wearing kimonos 😊 Access: 2-11-3 Miyashitacho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture #Saitama #Kawagoe #Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine #Shrine #Recommended for dates #gw2022jp

I visited Kawagoe! At Hikawa Shrine, I drew a lucky charm in the shape of a cute sea bream, a famous local dish! 💖 I also enjoyed the kamameshi rice dish. The streets were retro, and the town was very beautiful. I highly recommend it because you can eat dango while walking around. 🥰 I also think it would be fun to visit the town by renting a kimono. ♥ #gourmettrip #breathtakingview #kawagoe #kanto

Hello 😃 This time I went to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine to get my fortune 🥠✨ It was raining, but the fortune here was super crowded! lol You can catch one fish for 300 yen each time ♬ You can also take home this sea bream container as a souvenir, so it's a nice keepsake 😊 After all, Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine has many Instagrammable spots! Irresistible for photo lovers ☺️✨ I took the trouble to wear a yukata, so I took a lot of pictures 📸 It's quite a distance from Kawagoe Station, so I recommend going by bus! It stops right in front of Hikawa Shrine ♬ Convenient 😆 Next time I'd like to go on a sunny day. #tokyohotel #tokyotourism #greatview #gourmettrip #kawagoehikawashrine #kawagoe #kawagoedaytrip #travelphoto #traveltotokyo #coupletrip #girlstrip #girlstrip

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture ⛩ This is a power spot where people worship the god of matchmaking! It is said to have a deep connection with Izumo Taisha (Shimane Prefecture), which is famous nationwide as a shrine for matchmaking. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine was founded about 1,500 years ago, during the Kofun period, in the second year of Emperor Kinmei's reign, and 5 gods are enshrined there. The 15m-tall torii is the largest wooden torii gate in Japan! ⛩ The sea bream fortune-telling slips, votive plaque tunnel, and the wind chime circuit in the summer are also very famous◎ #Shrine #Kawagoe #Saitama #Saitama Prefecture #Summer trip

Kawagoe in Saitama, Tokyo is called Little Edo There is a very special shrine here It has a history of 1,500 years! ! ! Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine It is said to be a good place for finding love❤️❤️❤️ You can catch your own sea bream with a fishing rod There is also a wind chime festival from early July to early September! Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Address: 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture Access: Take the Koedo Loop Bus and get off at the Hikawa-jinja-mae stop Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine ・Address: 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, take the Koedo Loop Bus and get off at the Hikawa-jinja-mae stop #Travel Tips#Where to go in summer

∇What's it like here Hikawa Shrine in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, is where the Kawagoe Festival, a national intangible cultural asset, takes place. It's located in Kawagoe, a townscape that's been renovated since ancient times, so you can enjoy it while sightseeing in Kawagoe. ∇Recommended points At this shrine, where the god of matchmaking is enshrined, there is a fortune-telling service called "Tai-mikuji," where you fish for a fortune-telling slip in the shape of a sea bream using something like a fishing rod. In addition to the love fortune-telling slip, there are many other types of fortune-telling slips. It's recommended for both children and adults, as you can have fun while drawing your fortune-telling slip. ∇Access There is a bus from Kawagoe Station. #Saitama #Saitama #Shrine #Temple and Shrine Tour #Hikawa Shrine #Kawagoe

#tokyospots Lately, I’ve noticed I’ve become quite a homebody — maybe it’s the busiest season since coming to Japan 🏥. So… time to get some fresh air and head out with friends for a little mental reset 🚶🏻🚶🏻 📍Destination: Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, just about an hour from Tokyo by train or car 🚗🚃. Here are the main highlights of our walk: ⭐ Ichibangai (Main Street) ⭐ Toki no Kane (Time Bell Tower) ⭐ Hikawa Shrine ⭐ Kawagoe Riverside ⭐ Hachimangu Shrine ⭐ And a lovely surprise: Mitsuogi Yūji Memorial Museum 🏯 Ichibangai Street A long, old-fashioned street filled with Taisho-era vibes — charming shops and delicious snacks 🍡🍜 that made time feel like it slowed down. Toki no Kane (the Time Bell Tower) is tucked away on a side street, along with a small but popular shrine. We also stumbled upon the “Kawagoe Kōgyōjō” — a vintage building that really gave off a nostalgic fairground feel, like a 🎡 from a different world. ⛩️ Hikawa Shrine The main guardian shrine of Kawagoe for over 1,500 years, known for bringing people together in love 🎎. During summer, the Wind Chime Festival is in full swing 🎐 — the sound of the bells swaying in the breeze really is the sound of summer. We met a sacred tree over 600 years old 🌳 — quietly watching over people’s prayers through centuries. Don’t miss the cute tai omikuji (red snapper-shaped fortunes) in limited seasonal colors 💜🩵💚🩷, and even wind-chime shaped drinks for cooling off. 🛶 Kawagoe Riverside It’s said the cherry blossoms here form crimson clouds in spring 🌸. I’m already looking forward to returning next year to see that. 🖼️ Mitsuogi Yūji Memorial Museum Hidden past a small bridge along the riverside, we unexpectedly found this peaceful museum. His seasonal floral paintings 🌺🌼🌸 are so vivid, yet touched by a postwar melancholy — soft grey brushstrokes that carry deep emotion. 🏮 Hachimangu Shrine by Dusk As evening fell, the hydrangeas in the fading light were simply magical 🌌. There’s a small shrine here believed to protect eyesight 👁️ — and isn’t that something? As the fox once said, “What is essential is invisible to the eye.” ✨

During the summer months you can sneak away from Tokyo and visit the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine for a beautiful festival. At the end of June through the summer months they put up a long corridor of wind chimes that sound magical when the wind blows. While there is a main long stretch of wind chimes look around the Shrine’s grounds to find different ones. Before they have the wind chime festival they decorate with pinwheels and these are also still around the temple. Truly a place to visit to get away from the hustle and fuss of the big city 🚗 to get there you can take the Tobu-Tojo Line from Tokyo. Once at the Kawagoe Station get on bus 6 to take you to the shrine area. Also bus 1 can take you near the shrine but you will need to walk a little further. 📷 go in a pleasant day to get some gorgeous photos of the wind chimes in the sun with a crisp blue sky 📍Don’t forget to c hr deck out other places in Kawagoe like Penny Candy Street and the “Little Edo” area. All are walking distance from the shrine. ❗️make sure to wear sunblock and bug spray. The shrine is surrounded by trees and varies butting bugs live there. #kawagoe #hikawashrine #littleedo #Pennycandystreet

📍Kawagoe | Also known as: Little Edo Edo Style Old Street ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Recommendation Index: 5/5 Convenient transportation, about an hour from Tokyo, directly feel the strong nostalgic Japanese atmosphere ~💓 👘 Trip Highlight: Wearing a kimono to roam the ancient streets is super feeling! We went to the kimono rental experience as soon as we arrived in the morning (many shops to choose from, we chose a close to the "clock of time" clock tower), the staff was very friendly, helping us dress beautifully and comfortably! 🌸 After wearing the kimono, walk into the ancient street, the whole street is wooden buildings, like traveling to the Edo period, very atmospheric🎎📷. 📸 Must-see photo spot: • ⏰Toki no Kane: Kawagoe’s most iconic landmark! The sound of the bell is super flavorful • 🛤️ Kurazukuri Street: Traditional black tile house is super good for photography • 🛍️ Confectionery Yokocho: Full of nostalgic candy shop, bought a lot of nostalgic snacks ~ 🍭 • 🪭 There are also many specialty shops selling ceramics, souvenirs, and traditional groceries 🍠 Food Recommendations: Kawagoe’s famous sweet potatoes 🍠! We ate sweet potato ice cream + sweet potato cake, so sweet ~ Also tried the following: • 🥢 Eel Rice: Super authentic, charcoal flavor, grilled to order, worth a try • 🧋 Matcha Fern Cake Drink: Smooth and tender, super thirst-quenching • 🍘 Soy Sauce Senbei: The instant grilled senbei is very crispy and very Edo flavor 🅿️ Parking Information: We drove there and parked in the Times parking lot near the Clock of Hours 🎑 Overall impression: Kawagoe has more charm than I expected, full of history but not too crowded ~ Especially recommended for couples 👫 or girlfriends 👭, wearing a kimono to take pictures really have a strong feel, take pictures can not stop 📸 Many delicate handicrafts, snacks are very characteristic, leave some time to walk slowly will enjoy ~💗 #Register tripbest July hotel sleeper #Tokyo trip

A heart-throbbing trip to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, a sacred place for matchmaking Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, located in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, is a popular power spot known for its matchmaking benefits. The colorful votive plaque tunnels lined up in the shrine grounds and the unique sea bream fortune slips gently envelop the hearts of visitors. The author visited on a weekday morning, and was able to worship slowly in the quiet air, feeling as if his soul was being cleansed. In particular, the summer scenery of swaying wind chimes is fantastic and makes for great photos. There are many spots that can be enjoyed for free, making it an attractive place to visit for solo travelers or couples. The warehouse-style townscape of Kawagoe is within walking distance, so it is recommended to take a stroll there as well as the shrine. At the end of the trip, I was left with a strange feeling that my heart had become a little lighter. Access ・About 25 minutes on foot from JR/Tobu Tojo Line "Kawagoe Station" ・About 15 minutes on foot from Seibu Shinjuku Line "Honkawagoe Station" ・If taking the bus, get off at "Hikawa Jinja-mae" #Domestic travel #Couple travel #Solo travel #Absolutely free travel

🌈Highlights: Simple, too simple! The entrance is still a bit like that, but the inside is really simple. If you just take a quick look, you can finish it in 15 minutes. But the most interesting thing is the marriage hanging, many young Japanese couples are playing, and there are many amulets for sale. As a heavy business trip d, I decisively bought the travel one, and peace is a blessing! 🚗Address and transportation: Exit the east exit of Kawagoe Station and find lane 7, get on the bus and get off directly at Hikawa Shrine. 🎫Ticket information: No tickets are required, just come in and see it. In fact, I don’t think it has great value, but I have been here and saw many people praying for themselves and their families, and I felt very good. Life is not something that should be given a "useful", "meaningful" or even "good" for everything. ✨Tips: I suggest that friends who come to Kawagoe should choose this as the first choice, and then you can almost have a good time on bus 11 without having to go back.

#TokyoTrafficStrategy Kawagoe, known as "Little Edo", is located in Saitama Prefecture. It has well preserved a large number of Edo-era buildings and styles. It is full of the atmosphere of ancient Japanese life and is a good place to experience Japanese history and culture. Here is a guide to getting to Kawagoe from Tokyo: - Railway: The most convenient way is to take the Tobu Tojo Line from Ikebukuro, which takes about 30 minutes to get to Kawagoe Station. If you are departing from Shinjuku, you can first take the Seibu Shinjuku Line to Hon-Kawagoe Station, and then transfer to other transportation to Kawagoe city. - Bus: There are buses to and from Narita International Airport at the West Exit of Kawagoe Station, which is suitable for passengers who go directly to Kawagoe from the airport; there are also bus routes from Honkawagoe Station - Kawagoe Station West Exit - Haneda Airport. In addition, there are express buses to Kyoto, Osaka, and other places, which is convenient for tourists who plan to travel to multiple places. - Self-driving: If you choose to drive, you can take the Kan-Etsu Expressway and exit at the Kawagoe Interchange. You can freely enjoy the scenery along the way, but you need to pay attention to Japan's traffic rules and parking issues. After arriving at Kawagoe Station, we recommend a walking route that is approximately 6.8 kilometers long and takes 1 hour and 40 minutes. Starting from Kawagoe Station, the tour passes by Kawagoe City Museum, Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Palace, Kitain Temple, Kashiya Yokocho, Kawagoe Festival Hall, Toki no Kane, and finally arrives at the Yamazaki Museum of Art. Feel the historical charm and cultural customs of Kawagoe along the way, and plan your trip to Kawagoe now!

#cherryblossom25 Kawagoe, often called “Little Edo” for its historic charm, becomes a picturesque destination during cherry blossom season. In 2025, the cherry blossoms in Kawagoe are expected to reach full bloom around late March to early April, aligning closely with Tokyo’s peak bloom forecast of March 30 .  Top Cherry Blossom Spots in Kawagoe Shingashi River (near Hikawa Shrine) This scenic river is lined with cherry trees, creating a stunning tunnel of blossoms. It’s a popular spot for leisurely walks and photography

🗓️Itinerary: 24/3 First day: Go straight to Karuizawa from Narita Airport 25/3 Start playing At that time, the snow on the high mountains of Karuizawa had not melted yet, and you could even step on a little snow on the roadside. We traveled on the old Ginza-dori for half a day and went to Shiraito-no-Taki in the afternoon. Please note that the last bus here leaves very early, and there are no buses going there after 4 o'clock. 26/3 went to Hoshinoyu and the church The Caimin Canteen is very good, and the Stone Church is very impressive 27/3Leave Karuizawa and head to Omiya I visited Karuizawa outlet in the morning. In the afternoon and evening, I went to Omiya Park to see the cherry blossoms. There are many beautiful cherry blossoms, and I took a lot of photos 28／3 Heading to Kawagoe Let's take pictures of cherry blossoms and wear kimonos. However, it takes about ten minutes to walk from Kitain to Taisho Romandori. I suggest you find a kimono rental shop on Taisho Romandori. Recommended by Ogawa Kikugi, delicious, worthy of being a 100-name restaurant 29/3 Took a bus from Omiya to Narita and returned to Hong Kong in the afternoon 💞Recommended reasons: Because the cherry blossoms didn't bloom until April last year, the hotel prices didn't go up in March. It was really cool to see the early cherry blossoms at a relatively affordable price. Kawagoe actually goes well with cherry blossoms, and there aren't as many people as in Tokyo, so I highly recommend it. #日本の精品view#cherry blossom season #karuizawa #Kawagoe sightseeing In addition, this trip was very cost-effective. You should know that we stayed in the Prince Hotel in Karuizawa for three nights, which is 400 square feet, and in the Cangguang Hotel in Omiya for two nights, which is 250 square feet 💰Airplane and hotel expenses: only 5500 (Karuizawa Prince) + 2000 (Omiya Glory) + 4200 (round trip air ticket) = 11700 = 💰Average: 5900 With such accommodation conditions, seeing snow and cherry blossoms, plus shopping and eating, it costs less than 13,000 yuan, and it is a good place to play for six days. Disadvantages: Please pay attention to the last bus time. Most of the last buses in Karuizawa leave at 6 o'clock. #Don't just go to Tokyo, the suburbs are also great

#4月好去地方2025 Kawagoe, known as Little Edo! When visiting Kawagoe, you definitely cannot miss the famous Hikawa Shrine. Not only does it have a long history, it is also a well-known love shrine where you can ask for a marriage stone! Hikawa Shrine also has a very cute fortune stick. You don’t draw it or choose it, you fish it! Next to the fortune stick is a fishing rod with a lure tied to it. After you put in the money, you can use the fishing rod to catch your own sea bream! ⛩️2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

📍Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine 2-11-3 Miyashitacho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 《Access》 About a 24-minute walk from the east exit of Honkawagoe Station Opening hours 8:00-18:00 ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, known as the god of matchmaking Various events are held every season. In June, many pinwheels are decorated on the wind chime shelf at the front torii gate. When the wind blows through the shrine grounds, the pinwheels start to spin around, making a cool sound. In the past, Japanese people believed that the wind carried their feelings. It is said that the wish is that the feelings carried by the wind will be blessed with the power of the gods and reach a loved one. There is an "Aitai Fortune Telling Machine" in the shrine grounds, which you can choose by hanging it up on a mini pole. After the "Kazaguruma" decoration period in June ends, it will be the season for wind chimes, and many people will visit. #Kawagoe #Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine #Matchmaking #God of Matchmaking #Windmill #Wind Chimes #0 Yen Travel #Saitama

#cherryblossom25 Tucked away in Kawagoe City, this 1,300-year-old shrine—nicknamed the "Ice Shrine" for its ancient ice-preservation rituals—boasts a breathtaking 100m sakura tunnel of Shidarezakura (weeping cherries) that bloom 1 week later than Tokyo, offering a peaceful escape from urban hanami crowds. 🌸 Why It’s Special ✔ Sacred Ice Legacy – The shrine once stored winter ice for Edo Castle—now the blossoms "melt" like spring frost ✔ Dramatic Tunnel Effect – Over 50 weeping cherries form a natural pink cathedral ✔ Night Illusion– Fiber-optic lights mimic falling ice crystals among petals (6:30-9 PM)

Last Saturday, I went to Kawagoe to enjoy the cherry blossoms. After a week of continuous rain, the weekend finally brought warm and sunny weather. The cherry blossoms along the small riverside behind Hikawa Shrine were in full bloom. At the shrine, I drew a "Year of Great Fortune" omikuji, which is the highest blessing, and also got a limited-edition sakura-themed goshuin. I laid out a picnic mat by the river and sat there, watching the leisurely boats drift back and forth. Perhaps because I’ve moved to Tokyo, where beautiful cherry blossoms are everywhere, I no longer feel the urgency to chase after them. Instead, I simply sat by the river until the afternoon. In the evening, as I was heading back, I passed through the shopping street and unexpectedly stumbled upon a fox wedding procession. In Japanese folklore, sunshowers are said to be the time when foxes secretly hold their weddings, known as "Kitsune no Yomeiri." Although there was no sunshower today, I happened upon a fantastical parade under streets adorned with carp streamers 🎏. The bride wore a white wedding kimono and a fox mask, while the wedding procession carried lanterns, starting from the shrine and slowly making their way forward. The sound of bamboo flutes and rhythmic drumbeats created an atmosphere as if I had wandered into an otherworldly realm or stepped into one of Akira Kurosawa’s vivid and eerie dreamscapes. At the end of the procession, a cheerful woman enthusiastically showed off her long fox tail to the onlookers. Children couldn’t resist touching it. When she reached me, she gave a sly smile, turned her head, and showed off her delicate fox earrings. "These are fox earrings, aren’t they unique?" "Yes, they’re beautiful!" It’s truly fascinating how such ancient traditions are preserved with such intricate detail even today. This kind of ritual inheritance perhaps reflects a nation’s unique connection to nature and the divine. For those of us in the real world, it’s a poetic bond that transcends reality—a gentle cultural reminder that makes one believe in the existence of deities.

#SeasonalEvent Speaking of summer in Japan, fireworks festivals are famous, but... Another soothing event you can't miss is the "Wind Chime Festival"! The clear sound of thousands of wind chimes swaying in the wind is truly the "sound of summer". Here are 7 recommended spots from among the wind chime festivals held nationwide! Saitama | Hikawa Shrine (Kawagoe) The very popular "Enmusubi Wind Chime Festival" is held every year, and more than 2,000 Edo wind chimes play a refreshing sound. At night, the shrine is lit up with faint lights and enveloped in a fantastic atmosphere. • Event period: July 6th to September 8th • Address: 2-11-3 Miyashitacho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture • Access: Bus from JR/Tobu Tojo Line "Kawagoe Station" Kanagawa | Kawasaki Daishi Wind Chime Market A huge gathering of more than 900 types and about 30,000 wind chimes from all over Japan! The "Daruma wind chimes" are especially popular, and come in a wide variety of colors and shapes. • Event period: July 18th to July 24th • Address: 4-48 Daishi-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa • Access: Approximately 8 minutes on foot from Kawasaki Daishi Station on the Keikyu Daishi Line Tokyo | Nishiarai Daishi Wind Chime Festival More than 500 types of wind chimes from all over the country are gathered, and it is becoming increasingly popular as a photo spot! • Event period: July 5th to July 21st • Address: 1-15-1 Nishiarai, Adachi-ku, Tokyo • Access: 5 minutes on foot from Daishimae Station on the Tobu Daishi Line Kyoto | Shojuin Wind Chime Festival More than 2,000 wind chimes are displayed, and the purple ones are especially popular! A true "art of sound" that is soothing to the beautiful sounds and scenery. • Event period: June 1st to September 30th • Address: 149 Okuyamada Kawakami, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuku-gun, Kyoto • Access: Take the Uji Tea Bus directly from JR Uji Station (reservations required) Kyoto | Matsuo Taisha Wind Chime Path At the shrine near Togetsukyo Bridge, about 600 wind chimes with goldfish and flower designs are lined up, and the colors and sounds are vibrant! • Event period: June 1st to September 1st • Address: 3 Arashiyama Miyacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture • Access: Right next to Hankyu Matsuo Taisha Station Kyoto | Toko-in Hydrangea x Wind Chime Festival In June, about 2,500 hydrangeas bloom, and from late July, more than 750 wind chimes are displayed in front of the main hall. This healing temple is also famous for its blessings in matchmaking. • Event period: late July to late September • Address: 7 Donooku, Kamiencho, Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture • Access: Take the bus from JR Sanin Line "Ayabe Station" → Get off at "Kamiencho Hattan" and walk for 15 minutes Fukuoka | Nyoirinji Temple (Frog Temple) Also known as the "Frog Temple", it is decorated with many unique frog-shaped wind chimes. During the event, the temple grounds will be filled with cool sounds! • Event period: April 1st to August 31st • Address: 1728 Yokokuma, Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture • Access: About 15 minutes on foot from "Misawa Station" on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line A Japanese summer tradition that brings healing and coolness. If you listen carefully while traveling, you will surely encounter unforgettable "summer sounds".