Events & things to do in Kawagoe on 23 August 2026 (Sun)

Ended Aug 23 (Sun) 13:30〜/14:30〜

Festivals & rituals 📍 川越まつり会館

川越まつり囃子実演

川越まつりの囃子を体験できる月例イベントです。

💴 Paid

Ended Mar 17 (Tue) – Sep 13 (Sun) 10:00〜17:00

Exhibitions 📍 Yaoko Kawagoe Museum (ヤオコー川越美術館)

Yaoko Kawagoe Museum 'Spring and Summer Exhibition'

A themed exhibition focusing on spring and summer will be held at the Yaoko Kawagoe Museum.

Now on Apr 2, 2026 (Thu) – Mar 28, 2027 (Sun) 10:00〜14:40

Experiences 📍 Kawagoe City Museum

Weaving Demonstration and Experience

You can enjoy a weaving demonstration and experience at the Kawagoe City Museum (川越市立博物館).

🆓 Free

Now on Apr 28, 2026 (Tue) – Mar 31, 2027 (Wed) 10:00〜17:00

Experiences

Kawagoe Mystery Solving Tale - Memories and Mysterious Rituals in the Castle Town -

This is an experience-based game where you solve mysteries while exploring the streets of Kawagoe.

💴 Paid

Ended Jun 27 (Sat) – Sep 6 (Sun) 9:00〜20:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine (川越氷川神社) Secondary source

Enmusubi Wind Chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

Experience the Enmusubi wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, featuring the soothing sounds of Edo wind chimes and beautiful nighttime illuminations.

💴 Paid

Ended Jun 30 (Tue) – Sep 13 (Sun) 09:00〜17:00

Exhibitions 📍 Kawagoe City Museum of Art (川越市立美術館)

Permanent Exhibition Phase 2: Summer Collection? — From Oil Paintings to Sculptures —

The Kawagoe City Museum of Art is hosting "Summer Collection? — From Oil Paintings to Sculptures —."

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 14 (Tue) – Nov 3 (Tue) 09:00〜17:00

Experiences 📍 Near Kumano Shrine (熊野神社), Tachimonmae Street (立門前通り), Taisho Romance Dream Street (大正浪漫夢通り), around Koe-Toko (コエトコ)

Kawagoe Mystery Solving City Walk

An event to enjoy solving mysteries while exploring Kawagoe.

🆓 Free

Ended Jul 18 (Sat) – Aug 30 (Sun) 11:00〜16:00

Experiences 📍 Koedo Kurari (小江戸蔵里) Secondary source

Kawagoe Cool Scenery 2026 ~Summer Cloud Sea~

A mist cloud sea experience event held at Koedo Kurari in Kawagoe.

Now on Jul 25 (Sat) – Oct 4 (Sun) 9:00〜17:00（入場は16:30まで）

Exhibitions 📍 Kawagoe City Museum (川越市立博物館)

53rd Special Exhibition "Traveling: The Journeying People of Kawagoe"

A special exhibition at the Kawagoe City Museum, focusing on travel culture during the Edo period.

💴 Paid

Ended Aug 20 (Thu) – Aug 31 (Mon)

Festivals & rituals 📍 Maruhiro Department Store Kawagoe Secondary source

2026 Maruhiro Summer Vacation Event

A summer vacation event will be held at Maruhiro in Kawagoe! Enjoy a variety of fun activities, including Pokémon card battles and fruit-making experiences.

Ended Aug 22 (Sat) – Aug 30 (Sun)

Experiences 📍 Kawagoe City Cultural Creation Incubation Facility (Koetoko)

Children's Summer School 2026

An event where children can enjoy making things alongside creators.