Events & things to do in Kawagoe in October 2026

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

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

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

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 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 Oct 2 (Fri) – Oct 5 (Mon) 10:30〜18:00

Exhibitions 📍 Kawagoe Bantean Union Hall (協同組合川越バンテアン組合会館) Secondary source

Kawagoe Fantasy Art Exhibition

A fantasy art exhibition in Kawagoe featuring works by Yoshitaka Amano and Yumikazu Amano.

🆓 Free

Upcoming Oct 3 (Sat) – Oct 4 (Sun) 10:00〜14:30

Experiences 📍 Saiboku (彩木)

Mini SL is Coming to Saiboku!

Join us for an autumn event where you can ride a mini SL at Saiboku.

💴 Paid 🧒 Kid-friendly 🌤 Outdoor

Upcoming Oct 4 (Sun) 19:00〜20:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Saiboku 7th Parking Lot Special Venue

8th Star Watching Event at Saiboku

This is an event where you can enjoy stargazing at Saiboku.

🆓 Free 🌤 Outdoor 🌙 Evening ⚡ Today only

Upcoming Oct 6 (Tue) 18:00〜21:00

Experiences 📍 Kawagoe City Kita Community Center

Kawagoe Vegetarian and Vegan Seminar

A seminar and cooking experience focused on diverse food cultures is being held in Kawagoe.

🆓 Free 📝 Booking required 🌙 Evening

Upcoming Oct 10 (Sat) 15:45〜16:20

Experiences 📍 Koedo Kurari Hashu-tei

Traditional Japanese Arts Appreciation Event

An event to enjoy traditional Japanese arts in Kawagoe City.

💴 Paid

Upcoming Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun) 正午～午後10時

Festivals & rituals 📍 Kawagoe Kumano Shrine (川越熊野神社)

Kawagoe Festival Reserved Seating at Kawagoe Kumano Shrine

Enjoy the Kawagoe Festival, boasting over 370 years of history, from special reserved seats.

💴 Paid 📝 Booking required 🌤 Outdoor

Upcoming Oct 17 (Sat) – Dec 13 (Sun) 9:00～17:00（入場は16:30まで）

Exhibitions 📍 Kawagoe City Museum of Art Secondary source

150th Anniversary of Hisui Sugiura and 'Hisui Hyakka-fu'

This is a special exhibition showcasing the representative works of Hisui Sugiura.

💴 Paid

Upcoming Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun)

Festivals & rituals 📍 Kawagoe City Center (川越市中心市街地) Secondary source

Kawagoe Festival (Kawagoe Hikawa Matsuri)

The Kawagoe Festival, with over 370 years of history, will be held.

🆓 Free

Upcoming Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun)

Festivals & rituals 📍 Resona Koedo Terrace (りそなコエドテラス)

Kawagoe Festival - Premium Viewing Seats -

Enjoy the festival from prime seating with delicious cuisine.

📝 Booking required