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Kawagoe is very easy to reach by train from Tokyo. One way to get here is by taking the Seibu Shinjuku Line from Seibu Shinjuku Station directly to Honkawagoe Station. Honkawagoe Station is also closer to the sites than Kawagoe Station. This is the fastest and cheapest way from the Shinjuku area.
If you choose to use JR, there are direct trains to Kawagoe Station from Ikebukuro Station by the JR Saikyo Line. The Tobu Tojo Line also goes to Kawagoe Station. This route will be faster and cheaper if you are in this area.
Written Apr 2, 2012
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It's not difficult to get from Tokyo to Kawagoe, either on the Tobu Tojo line from Ikebukuro, Saikyo line from Shinjuku, or Kawagoe line from Omiya.
In addition, Tokyo Metro's Yurakucho line runs some through services onto the Tobu Tojo line that go to Kawagoe (some even further).
Written Jul 20, 2008
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2 ways to Kawagoe, depending where is your location. If you are in Shinjuku, the straight way is by Seibu Shinjuku train from west Shinjuku station to Hon Kawagoe. It takes 1 hour (for express train) and one way costs JPY480. If you are in Ikebukuro, then take JR Tobu Tojo Line to Kawagoe station. Time about 32mins and costs is JPY450, but the main street is a bit further down.
Updated Oct 21, 2006
One day ticket for the antique bus is 500 yen (buy at the Kawagoe station), you can use at any direction around kawagoe and free kawagoe tourist map
Written Jul 6, 2006
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One day ticket for the antique bus is 500 yen (buy at the Kawagoe station), you can use at any direction around kawagoe and free kawagoe tourist map
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This tower is a symbol tower of Kawagoe which bears national and local importance. The first Bell Tower was built in 1624. The present tower was rebuilt after the big fire in 1893. Rising sixteen......
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Due to the 1920 earthquake and WWII bombings, not much remains of the historic capital of Edo. It has been replaced by the ever-expanding metropolis that is Tokyo. While Kawagoe was not part of Edo......
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old fashion city near megapolitan Tokyo
With its main street, lined by massive kurazukuri (warehouse style) buildings, the former castle town of Kawagoe has retained a certain atmosphere reminiscent of past centuries. Consequently, the city...
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This city is located northwest of Tokyo in Saitama prefecture, 30 mins by train from Ikebukuro (Tokyo), and known locally as "Little Edo". The symbol of the city is "Toki no Kane" a time bell tower,...
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In Japan, it's said to be "one of the 3 major festivals of Kanto". It takes part in the 3rd week on Sat and Sun in October every year. I'm so glad to be here, to be able to feel the traditional...
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