Western AreaKawagoe City
Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Palace
The Kawagoe Castle was built in the first year of Chōroku (1457) under the command of the vassals, Ōta Dōshin and Dōkan (father and child) for Ōgigaya Uesugi Mochitomo to compete against Koga Ashikaga Shigeuji. In the Edo period, it was of utmost importance to protect the north side of Edo, which is why the top vassal traditionally become the lord of the castle. The current building is constructed in the first year of Kaei, in 1848. After two and a half years of restoration, it is now open to the public.
Historical and Cultural facilities
Basic Information
- Tourist spot name
- Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Palace
- Location
- Kawagoe Kuruwamachi 2-13-1
- TEL
- 049-222-5399 (Kawagoe City Museum)049-222-5399 (Kawagoe City Museum)
Business hours / Fee
- Business hours
- 9: 00-17: 00 (reception until 16:30)
- Regular holiday
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・Every Monday
・The following day after a holiday
・The fourth Friday
・December 28th to January 4th
- Fee
- Adults 100 yen / Students 50 yen/Children 30 yen
Access
- Public transport
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・Get off at either “Kawagoe Station” of Tobu Tojo Line・JR Kawagoe Line or “Hon-Kawagoe Station” of Seibu Shinjuku Line and take the Seibu Bus to Fudanotsuji and it is an 8 minute walk from there
・Take the Koedo Loop Bus to “Honmaru Goten” and you will reach your destination shortly.
- Car
- About 15 minutes from "Kawagoe" Interchange of Kan-Etsu Expressway
- Parking
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Free: Yes
Fee: None
