Events & things to do in Kawagoe in August 2026

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 8 (Sat) 15:45〜16:20

Festivals & rituals 📍 小江戸蔵里　八州亭

伝統和芸鑑賞会

川越市内の八州亭で、伝統的な和芸を楽しむイベントです。

💴 Paid

Ended Aug 9 (Sun) 13:30〜/14:30〜

Festivals & rituals 📍 川越まつり会館

川越まつりの囃子実演

川越まつりで披露される囃子を楽しむことができます。

💴 Paid

Ended Aug 18 (Tue) 14:30〜16:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 蓮馨寺講堂

川越きものの日 ゆかたファッションショー

川越の蓮馨寺で開催されるゆかたファッションショーです。

💴 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 21 (Fri) 10:00〜13:00

Experiences 📍 ウニクス川越 Secondary source

松高 文化部フェス！2026

松山高等学校の文化部が集結する、入場無料のフェスです。

🆓 Free

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.

Ended Aug 22 (Sat) 15:45〜16:20

Festivals & rituals 📍 小江戸蔵里　八州亭

伝統和芸鑑賞会

川越市産業観光館内で、伝統的な和芸を鑑賞できます。

💴 Paid ⚡ Today only

Ended Aug 22 (Sat) 15:00〜20:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 川越八幡宮

川越八幡宮七夕祭り

川越八幡宮で七夕祭りが開催されます。色とりどりの飾り付けやイベントを楽しめます。

⚡ Today only

Ended Aug 22 (Sat) 18:30〜21:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 赤間川

第九回赤間川のとうろう流し

赤間川で幻想的な灯籠流しのイベントです。

💴 Paid 🌙 Evening ⚡ Today only

Ended Aug 22 (Sat) 12:00〜19:00

Experiences 📍 アトレ川越（7Fスペース・セブン）

小江戸のハワイフェスティバル

小江戸川越でハワイの雰囲気を楽しむイベントです。

⚡ Today only

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 Aug 28 (Fri) 6:00〜14:00頃

Markets & food 📍 成田山川越別院 Secondary source

川越骨董市（川越成田不動尊蚤の市）

毎月28日に開催される川越の骨董市。古道具や着物の掘り出し物を探そう！

🆓 Free

Ended Aug 29 (Sat) – Sep 13 (Sun) 13:30〜15:00、10:30〜12:00

Experiences 📍 Kawagoe City Museum (川越市立博物館) Audiovisual Hall

Museum History Course 'Traveling' (Related Project Event)

A history course titled 'Traveling' will be held at the Kawagoe City Museum.

💴 Paid

Ended Aug 30 (Sun) 13:30〜14:30

Festivals & rituals 📍 Kawagoe Festival Hall (川越まつり会館)

Hayashi Performance

An event showcasing the Hayashi music from the Kawagoe Festival.

💴 Paid