Events & things to do in Kawagoe in September 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

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 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

Now on Sep 1 (Tue) – Oct 31 (Sat) 11:00〜15:30

Markets & food 📍 Kawagoe Prince Hotel (川越プリンスホテル) Secondary source

Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea at Kawagoe Prince Hotel

Enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea at Kawagoe Prince Hotel!

💴 Paid 📝 Booking required

Ended Sep 5 (Sat) 15:00〜21:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Renkoin Temple (蓮馨寺境内)

Showa Town Thanksgiving Festival

A Thanksgiving Festival will be held in Showa Town, Kawagoe.

🆓 Free

Ended Sep 5 (Sat) – Sep 6 (Sun) 10:00〜16:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Sembo Asama Shrine (仙波浅間神社)

Special Opening of Sembo Asama Shrine (仙波浅間神社)

A special opening of the shrine hall that is usually not accessible.

Ended Sep 8 (Tue) 08:00〜14:00

Markets & food 📍 Renkon-ji (蓮馨寺) Front Hall Secondary source

Kawagoe 'Renkon-ji' Market Day Flea Market

A flea market held at 'Renkon-ji' (蓮馨寺) in Kawagoe. Admission is free on the 8th of every month.

🆓 Free

Upcoming Sep 16 (Wed) – Dec 13 (Sun) 9:00〜17:00

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

Daiki Nishimura Exhibition: Sculptures to Gently Touch

An exhibition featuring sculptures by Daiki Nishimura made from bamboo.

🆓 Free 🏠 Indoor

Upcoming Sep 16 (Wed) – Dec 13 (Sun) 9:00〜17:00

Exhibitions 📍 Kawagoe City Museum of Art

Uchida Shizuma: 120th Anniversary Permanent Exhibition

A permanent exhibition commemorating the 120th anniversary of Uchida Shizuma will be held at the Kawagoe City Museum of Art.

💴 Paid

Upcoming Sep 18 (Fri) 10:00〜15:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Rokuen-ji Temple (蓮馨寺)

Kawagoe Kimono Day Event

A kimono-related event held every month in Kawagoe.

🆓 Free

Upcoming Sep 20 (Sun) 10:30〜11:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Westa Kawagoe (ウェスタ川越) Secondary source

Let's Play with Music♪ Violin and Piano Concert

A family concert featuring violin and piano for parents and children to enjoy together.

💴 Paid

Upcoming Sep 23 (Wed) – Oct 4 (Sun)

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

73rd Kawagoe City Art Exhibition (Reiwa 8th Year)

An art exhibition held at the Kawagoe City Art Museum.

Upcoming Sep 26 (Sat)

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

Junior Art Square: Layered Styrene Printing

A fun art experience event for elementary school students at the Kawagoe City Museum of Art.

Upcoming Sep 27 (Sun)

Festivals & rituals 📍 Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine (川越八幡宮)

Ishingaki Sumo

A baby crying sumo event will be held at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.