Kawagoe Festival Map 2026

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The 2026 event has ended. This map will be updated once 2027 details are announced.Next: Asakusa Tori-no-Ichi (Sat, November 7) →

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Event Details

Date & time
Sat, October 17, 2026 – Sun, October 18 10:00〜22:00
Venue
Central Kawagoe (warehouse district and around Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine), Kawagoe, Saitama
Also known as
Kawagoe Matsuri・Kawagoe Hikawa Festival
Organizer
Kawagoe Festival Support Association（Official site）

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FAQ

When is it in 2026?

Saturday October 17 and Sunday October 18, 2026. Roads are closed 10:00 AM–10:00 PM on both days. Highlights: the Shinkosai procession on the 17th (about 1:00–2:30 PM), Yoiyama on the 17th (about 6:00–7:00 PM) and the float parade at City Hall on the 18th (about 1:30–4:00 PM). Float face-offs (hikkawase) happen at any time on both days.

When and where are the road closures?

Central Kawagoe is closed to vehicles 10:00 AM–10:00 PM on both days. You cannot ride bicycles either — walk them. See the "Traffic Restriction" layer on the map. Tobu, Seibu and Koedo loop bus routes are changed.

Where can I see the floats?

Floats move around the closed-off area all day, not only at scheduled events. During Yoiyama (Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) they stop at the spots shown under "Highlights" on the map, and on Oct 18 (about 1:30–4:00 PM) many pass City Hall. For live float positions use the official "Kawagoe Matsuri Navi" app.

When and where is hikkawase?

It happens whenever two floats meet, so there is no fixed time or place. Look for it at intersections inside the closed-off area; the night face-offs are the climax.

Where are the toilets?

There are 22 permanent and temporary toilets, 16 of them with accessible toilets. Temporary toilets are open 10:00 AM–10:00 PM and some are open 24 hours. See "Toilets" on the map for locations and hours.

Is there parking?

Temporary car parks P1–P6 open 8:30 AM–10:00 PM on both days (locked at 11:00 PM); school grounds close if the ground is in poor condition. Bicycle parking is at the City Hall north coach bay and Chuo Elementary (8:30 AM–10:00 PM). The center gets very congested, so public transport is recommended.

Which station is closest?

Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) is closest to the center. You can also walk from Kawagoe Station (JR Kawagoe Line / Tobu Tojo Line) and Kawagoeshi Station (Tobu Tojo Line). Crea Mall and the main street get crowded, so use the blue "less crowded streets" on the map.

Are there food stalls?

Food stall villages are set up at four places: the Maruhiro Department Store east car park, Times Kawagoe Saiwai-cho No. 2 car park, the MS tour bus car park and Renkei-ji Temple grounds. Open 10:00 AM–9:30 PM on the 17th and 10:00 AM–9:00 PM on the 18th.

Can I go with a baby?

Ten "baby stations" for nursing and diaper changing are available, including the Kawagoe Festival Museum, Motomachi rest area and Koedo Kurari. The center gets very crowded, so the blue streets on the map are better for strollers.

How do I get there from central Tokyo?

From Ikebukuro, an express on the Tobu Tojo Line reaches Kawagoe Station in about 30 minutes. From Seibu-Shinjuku Station, the Seibu Shinjuku Line goes to Hon-Kawagoe, about 45 minutes on the Koedo limited express (reserved seats, extra fare). From Shinjuku and Shibuya, through trains on the JR Saikyo and Kawagoe lines also run to Kawagoe Station.

Kawagoe Festival 2026: Plan your visit

Sat, October 17, 2026

  1. 10:00〜 Arrival routes

    The center is closed to vehicles 10:00 AM–10:00 PM (walk your bicycle). Hon-Kawagoe Station is closest to the center. Crea Mall and the main street (warehouse district) get crowded, so get around on the blue "less crowded streets".

  2. 13:00〜14:30 Shinkosai procession

    The shrine deity rides a portable shrine through town — the ritual the float festival grew out of. Leaves Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine at 1:00 PM, returns around 2:30 PM.

  3. 16:00〜 Explore & eat

    Floats are pulled around the closed-off area all day, not only at scheduled events. Four food stall villages are open (Oct 17 10:00 AM–9:30 PM, Oct 18 10:00 AM–9:00 PM). Ibayashi music is performed at the former Kobayashi Toan residence site near the Kawagoe Festival Museum.

  4. 18:00〜19:00 Yoiyama (lantern-lit floats)

    Floats light their lanterns and stop in front of each town's kaisho to play hayashi music — the best time to see them up close.

  5. 19:00〜 Hikkawase (float face-offs)

    When two floats meet they turn to face each other and compete with their music. There is no fixed time or place — it happens anywhere in the closed-off area, and peaks at night.

  6. 21:30〜 Heading home

    Road closures end at 10:00 PM. The Hon-Kawagoe Station area gets crowded, so Kawagoe and Kawagoeshi stations are alternatives. Take the blue streets to the station.

Sun, October 18, 2026

  1. 10:00〜 Arrival routes

    The center is closed to vehicles 10:00 AM–10:00 PM (walk your bicycle). Hon-Kawagoe Station is closest to the center. Crea Mall and the main street (warehouse district) get crowded, so get around on the blue "less crowded streets".

  2. 13:30〜16:00 Float parade at City Hall

    Floats pass City Hall one after another, so you can see many in one place (there is no line-up of all floats).

  3. 16:00〜 Explore & eat

    Floats are pulled around the closed-off area all day, not only at scheduled events. Four food stall villages are open (Oct 17 10:00 AM–9:30 PM, Oct 18 10:00 AM–9:00 PM). Ibayashi music is performed at the former Kobayashi Toan residence site near the Kawagoe Festival Museum.

  4. 19:00〜 Hikkawase (float face-offs)

    When two floats meet they turn to face each other and compete with their music. There is no fixed time or place — it happens anywhere in the closed-off area, and peaks at night.

  5. 21:30〜 Heading home

    Road closures end at 10:00 PM. The Hon-Kawagoe Station area gets crowded, so Kawagoe and Kawagoeshi stations are alternatives. Take the blue streets to the station.

Kawagoe Festival: Highlights, Road Closures & Toilets

Areas and positions are approximate, based on the official venue and traffic maps. On the day, follow on-site signs and restrictions.

Highlights

  • Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine川越氷川神社

    Start of the Shinkosai procession: departs 1:00 PM on Sat Oct 17, returns around 2:30 PM. The Kawagoe Festival is this shrine's grand annual festival.

  • Float parade at City Hall市役所前山車巡行

    Sun Oct 18, about 1:30–4:00 PM: floats pass City Hall one after another, so you can see many in one place (there is no line-up of all floats). Priority seating for people with disabilities and older visitors is set up in front of City Hall.

  • Shita-cho: Benkei float志多町 弁慶の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Shita-cho float (Benkei) stops here (in front of the town hall (kaisho)), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Kita-machi: Hidesato float喜多町 秀郷の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Kita-machi float (Hidesato) stops here (in front of the town hall (kaisho)), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Kawagoe City: Shojo float川越市 猩猩の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Kawagoe City float (Shojo) stops here (City Hall intersection), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Motomachi 1-chome: Ushiwakamaru float元町一丁目 牛若丸の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Motomachi 1-chome float (Ushiwakamaru) stops here (in front of the town hall (kaisho)), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Ote-machi: Uzume float大手町 鈿女の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Ote-machi float (Uzume) stops here (in front of the town hall (kaisho)), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Renjaku-cho: Dokan float連雀町 道灌の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Renjaku-cho float (Dokan) stops here (near Sushi Kappo Sakae), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Shintomi-cho 1-chome: Iemitsu float新富町一丁目 家光の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Shintomi-cho 1-chome float (Iemitsu) stops here (in front of the town hall (kaisho)), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Nakahara-cho: Kawagoe Taro Shigeyori float中原町 河越太郎重賴の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Nakahara-cho float (Kawagoe Taro Shigeyori) stops here (in front of the town hall (kaisho)), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Wakita-cho: Ieyasu float脇田町 家康の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Wakita-cho float (Ieyasu) stops here (in front of the kaisho, Kawagoe Sta. East Exit), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Miyashita-cho: Yamato Takeru float宮下町 日本武尊の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Miyashita-cho float (Yamato Takeru) stops here (in front of the town hall (kaisho)), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Motomachi 2-chome: Sanno float元町二丁目 山王の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Motomachi 2-chome float (Sanno) stops here (in front of the town hall (kaisho)), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Saiwai-cho: Kogitsunemaru (Kokaji) float幸町 小狐丸（小鍛冶）の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Saiwai-cho float (Kogitsunemaru (Kokaji)) stops here (south of the kaisho), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Matsue-cho 2-chome: Urashima float松江町二丁目 浦嶋の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Matsue-cho 2-chome float (Urashima) stops here (in front of the town hall (kaisho)), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Sankubo-cho: Raiko float三久保町 賴光の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Sankubo-cho float (Raiko) stops here (in front of the town hall (kaisho)), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Suehiro-cho: Takasago float末広町 髙砂の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Suehiro-cho float (Takasago) stops here (in front of the town hall (kaisho)), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Noda Gocho: Hachiman Taro float野田五町 八幡太郎の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Noda Gocho float (Hachiman Taro) stops here (near Hon-Kawagoe Station intersection), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Rokken-cho: Sanbaso float六軒町 三番叟の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Rokken-cho float (Sanbaso) stops here (west of Rokken-cho intersection), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Shintomi-cho 2-chome: Kagamijishi float新富町二丁目 鏡獅子の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Shintomi-cho 2-chome float (Kagamijishi) stops here (in front of the town hall (kaisho)), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Minami-tori-cho: Nasori float南通町 納曾利の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Minami-tori-cho float (Nasori) stops here (near Hon-Kawagoe Station intersection), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Tori-cho: Shoki float通町 鍾馗の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Tori-cho float (Shoki) stops here (in front of the town hall (kaisho)), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Senba-machi: Senba Jiro Yasuie float仙波町 仙波二郎安家の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Senba-machi float (Senba Jiro Yasuie) stops here (in front of Maruhiro car park), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Sugawara-cho: Sugawara no Michizane float菅原町 菅原道眞の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Sugawara-cho float (Sugawara no Michizane) stops here (in front of Maruhiro car park), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Nishi-Kosenba-cho: Susanoo float西小仙波町 素戔嗚尊の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Nishi-Kosenba-cho float (Susanoo) stops here (in front of Murata barbershop), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Imanari: Uzume float今成 鈿女の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Imanari float (Uzume) stops here (near Hirosawa Clinic), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

  • Matsue-cho 1-chome: Ryujin float松江町一丁目 龍神の山車

    During Yoiyama (Sat Oct 17, about 6:00–7:00 PM) the Matsue-cho 1-chome float (Ryujin) stops here (in front of the town hall (kaisho)), lit with lanterns, with live hayashi music. At other times floats move around town, so they will not be here.

Parade route

  • Shinkosai procession route神幸祭 経路

    Departs Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine at 1:00 PM on Sat Oct 17 and loops via Saibansho-mae, Fuda-no-tsuji, Naka-cho, Ote-machi and City Hall, returning around 2:30 PM. The shrine deity rides a portable shrine (mikoshi) through town — the ritual the float festival grew out of.

Traffic restrictions

  • Closed to vehicles車両通行禁止

    Closed to vehicles 10:00 AM–10:00 PM on both days. You cannot ride a bicycle here either; walk it. Surrounding roads get very congested, so come by train or bus. Restrictions may change.

    Restricted hours10/17・10/18 10:00〜22:00

Crowded roads

  • Crowded streets混雑している道路

    Streets marked "crowded" on the official venue map: Crea Mall, the main street from Hon-Kawagoe Station through Renjaku-cho and Naka-cho to Fuda-no-tsuji (the old warehouse district), Taisho Roman Yume-dori and others. Walking is slow here — use the blue "less crowded streets" to get around.

Walking Routes

  • Less crowded streets比較的空いている道路

    Streets marked "relatively uncrowded — please use these to get around" on the official venue map. Use them to move between stations and sights while avoiding the packed main street.

Parking info

  • Temporary parking P1 Civic Ground臨時駐車場 P1 市民グランド

    About 190 cars. Also about 25 coaches.

    Open hours8:30 AM–10:00 PM (locked at 11:00 PM)

  • Temporary parking P2 Kosenba臨時駐車場 P2 小仙波

    About 150 cars.

    Open hours8:30 AM–10:00 PM (locked at 11:00 PM)

  • Temporary parking P3 Kawagoe Daiichi Junior High臨時駐車場 P3 川越第一中学校

    About 160 cars. Closed if the ground is in poor condition.

    Open hours8:30 AM–10:00 PM (locked at 11:00 PM)

  • Temporary parking P4 Senba Elementary臨時駐車場 P4 仙波小学校

    About 70 cars. Closed if the ground is in poor condition.

    Open hours8:30 AM–10:00 PM (locked at 11:00 PM)

  • Temporary parking P5 Fujimi Junior High臨時駐車場 P5 富士見中学校

    About 100 cars. Closed if the ground is in poor condition.

    Open hours8:30 AM–10:00 PM (locked at 11:00 PM)

  • Temporary parking P6 Tsukikoshi Elementary臨時駐車場 P6 月越小学校

    About 120 cars. Closed if the ground is in poor condition.

    Open hours8:30 AM–10:00 PM (locked at 11:00 PM)

Medical Station

  • First aid tent救護テント

    Seibu Bus turnaround

    Open hours10:00〜22:00

Toilets

  • Kawagoe City Hall north car park川越市役所北側駐車場

    Permanent toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours8:00〜22:00

  • Kawagoe City Hall south car park川越市役所南側駐車場

    Permanent toilet

    Open hours24 hours

  • Kawagoe Festival Museum car park川越まつり会館駐車場

    Permanent toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours24 hours

  • Kawagoe Festival Museum, 1F川越まつり会館内1階トイレ

    Permanent toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours9:30〜21:30

  • Motomachi rest area元町休憩所

    Permanent toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours9:30〜21:30

  • Times Kawagoe Saiwai-cho No. 2 car parkタイムズ川越幸町第２駐車場

    Permanent toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours24 hours

  • Renjaku-cho intersection public toilet連雀町交差点公共トイレ

    Permanent toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours24 hours

  • Matsue-cho intersection pocket park松江町交差点ポケットパーク

    Permanent toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours24 hours

  • Renkei-ji Temple grounds蓮馨寺境内

    Permanent toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours24 hours

  • Hon-Kawagoe Station west exit本川越駅西口

    Permanent toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours24 hours

  • Former Yamazaki Residence office旧山崎家別邸管理棟

    Permanent toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours9:30〜21:30

  • Kawagoe Central Library川越市立中央図書館

    Permanent toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours9:30〜18:00

  • Classe Kawagoeクラッセ川越

    Permanent toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours9:30〜21:30

  • Kajimachi Square鍛冶町広場

    Temporary toilet

    Open hours10:00〜22:00

  • Kawagoe Chamber of Commerce car park川越商工会議所駐車場

    Temporary toilet

    Open hours10:00〜22:00

  • Times Kawagoe Renjaku-cho No. 2 car parkタイムズ川越連雀町第2駐車場

    Temporary toilet

    Open hours10:00〜22:00

  • Seibu Bus turnaround西武バス折り返し場

    Temporary toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours10:00〜22:00

  • Koedo Kurari小江戸蔵里

    Temporary toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours10:00〜22:00

  • Crea Parkクレアパーク

    Temporary toilet

    Open hours10:00〜22:00

  • Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine川越八幡宮

    Temporary toilet

    Open hours10:00〜22:00

  • Komeda Coffee car parkコメダ珈琲駐車場

    Temporary toilet

    Open hours10:00〜22:00

  • Maruhiro Department Store east car park丸広百貨店東側駐車場

    Temporary toilet, accessible toilet available

    Open hours10:00〜22:00

Information

  • Naka-cho Tourist Information仲町観光案内所

    Open hours10:00〜22:00

  • Hon-Kawagoe Station Tourist Information本川越駅観光案内所

    Open hours9:00〜21:00

  • Kawagoe Station Tourist Information川越駅観光案内所

    There is also a temporary desk in the east-west passage of Kawagoe Station (10:00 AM–9:00 PM).

    Open hours9:00〜21:00

  • Kawagoeshi Station temporary information (by the ticket gates)川越市駅 臨時案内所（改札前）

    Open hours10:00〜21:00

  • Renjaku-cho information HQ (Times car park)連雀町案内本部（タイムズ連雀町駐車場）

    Open hours10:00〜22:00

  • Saiwai-cho temporary information幸町臨時案内所

    Open hours11:00〜21:00

Baby care

  • Kawagoe Festival Museum川越まつり会館

    Nursing and diaper changing (ask the staff)

    Open hours9:30〜19:30

  • Motomachi rest area元町休憩所

    Nursing and diaper changing (ask the staff)

    Open hours9:30〜21:30

  • Former Yamazaki Residence office旧山崎家別邸管理棟

    Nursing and diaper changing (ask the staff)

    Open hours9:30〜21:30

  • Yamabuki Kaikanやまぶき会館

    Nursing and diaper changing (ask the staff)

    Open hours9:00〜21:30

  • Kawagoe Central Library川越市立中央図書館

    Nursing and diaper changing (ask the staff)

    Open hours9:30〜18:00

  • Koedo Kurari小江戸蔵里

    Nursing and diaper changing (ask the staff)

    Open hours10:00〜21:00

  • Classe Kawagoeクラッセ川越

    Nursing and diaper changing (ask the staff)

    Open hours9:30〜21:30

  • Kawagoe City Museum川越市立博物館

    Nursing and diaper changing (ask the staff)

    Open hours9:00〜17:00

  • Kawagoe City Art Museum川越市立美術館

    Nursing and diaper changing (ask the staff)

    Open hours9:00〜17:00

  • Childcare support facility, 5F子育て安心施設５階

    Nursing and diaper changing (ask the staff)

    Open hoursOct 17 10:00–20:00 / Oct 18 10:00–16:30

Lost child help

  • Lost child center (Hon-Kawagoe Station police box)迷子センター（本川越駅前交番）

    Lost and found here too

  • Lost child center (Renjaku-cho information HQ)迷子センター（連雀町案内本部）

    Lost and found here too

Food & drink

  • Food stall village (MS tour bus car park)屋台村（エムエス観光バス駐車場）

    A food stall village with many vendors.

    Open hoursOct 17 10:00〜21:30 / Oct 18 10:00〜21:00

  • Food stall village (Times Kawagoe Saiwai-cho No. 2 car park)屋台村（タイムズ川越幸町第2駐車場）

    A food stall village with many vendors.

    Open hoursOct 17 10:00〜21:30 / Oct 18 10:00〜21:00

  • Food stall village (Maruhiro Department Store east car park)屋台村（丸広百貨店東側駐車場）

    A food stall village with many vendors.

    Open hoursOct 17 10:00〜21:30 / Oct 18 10:00〜21:00

  • Food stall village (Renkei-ji Temple grounds)屋台村（蓮馨寺境内）

    A food stall village with many vendors.

    Open hoursOct 17 10:00〜21:30 / Oct 18 10:00〜21:00

Station

  • Kawagoe Station川越駅

    JR Kawagoe Line and Tobu Tojo Line. At the south end of the festival area, where Crea Mall starts.

  • Hon-Kawagoe Station本川越駅

    Seibu Shinjuku Line. The closest station to the center of the festival; the station square gets crowded.

  • Kawagoeshi Station川越市駅

    Tobu Tojo Line. A temporary information desk is set up by the ticket gates.

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