{"id":3296,"date":"2019-11-05T11:20:19","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T02:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/?p=3296"},"modified":"2020-09-03T14:15:12","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T05:15:12","slug":"%e9%83%bd%e5%bf%83%e3%81%8b%e3%82%891%e6%99%82%e9%96%93%e4%bb%a5%e5%86%85%ef%bc%81%e5%9f%bc%e7%8e%89%e3%83%bb%e5%b7%9d%e8%b6%8a%e3%81%a7%e3%81%84%e3%81%a1%e3%81%94%e7%8b%a9%e3%82%8a%ef%bc%86%e5%b0%8f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/2019\/11\/05\/3296\/","title":{"rendered":"Kawagoe: Strawberry Picking In An Edo Townscape Just One Hour From Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.shopsdata{<br \/>background-color: #f5f5f5;<br \/>padding: 0.5rem;<br \/>font-size: 85%;<br \/>border-radius: 1rem;<br \/>}<br \/>.accessdata{<br \/>background-color: #f5f5f5;<br \/>padding: 0.5rem;font-size: 85%;<br \/>border-radius: 1rem;margin:1rem auto;<br \/>}<br \/><\/style>\n<p>Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture is only an hour away from midtown Tokyo. A castle stood here during the Edo Period, as the town had a powerful influence at that time. The castle no longer remains, but visitors can appreciate the Kurazukuri (Kura-style architecture) from that period, which has been well-preserved in Kawagoe.<\/p>\n<p>This article is about sightseeing and things to do in Kawagoe, including strawberry picking at a nearby farm.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3308\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe01-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe01.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe01-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe01-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe01-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to Get to Kawagoe<\/h2>\n<p>As Kawagoe is in the southwestern part of Saitama, neighboring Tokyo, riding a train is the best way to go. There are many stations in Kawagoe: Kawagoe Station (JR Keihin Tohoku Line\/Tobu Tojo Line), Honkawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line), and Kawagoe-shi Station (Tobu Tojo Line). For sightseeing, head for either Kawagoe Station or Honkawagoe Station. In addition to the routes listed below, Honkawagoe Station can be reached directly by taking the Red Arrow Express from Seibu Shinjuku Station or Takadanobaba Station.<\/p>\n<div class=\"accessdata\">\n<h3>From Shinjuku to Kawagoe<\/h3>\n<p>Time Required: About forty minutes\/One-way Fare: From 556 yen and up.<br \/>\nTake the JR Shonan Shinjuku Line from JR Shinjuku Station, and switch to the Tobu Tojo Line express at Ikebukuro Station. Take a rapid train on the JR Saikyo Line, which goes to Kawagoe Station.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accessdata\">\n<h3>From Shibuya to Kawagoe<\/h3>\n<p>Time Required: About fifty minutes\/One-way Fare: From 597 yen and up.<br \/>\nFrom Tokyo Metro Shibuya Station, take the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, and transfer to the Tobu Tojo Line express at Wako Station. The JR Saikyo Line rapid train offers a direct ride to Kawagoe Station.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accessdata\">\n<h3>From Ueno to Kawagoe<\/h3>\n<p>Time Required: About fifty minutes\/One-way Fare: From 639 yen and up.<br \/>\nFrom JR Ueno Station, ride the JR Yamanote Line, and transfer to the Tobu Tojo Line express at Ikebukuro Station. There are no direct routes to Kawagoe from Ueno, so visitors must switch trains at least once.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accessdata\">\n<h3>From Airports to Kawagoe<\/h3>\n<h4>Narita Airport<\/h4>\n<p>Time Required: About two hours and five minutes\/One-way Fare: 3,400 yen.<br \/>\nTake the airport bus that operates ten times a day, going directly from the terminals to the west entrance of Kawagoe Station.<\/p>\n<h4>Haneda Airport<\/h4>\n<p>Time Required: About an hour and 35 minutes\/One-way Fare: 1,780 yen.<br \/>\nTake the airport bus that operates eight times a day and runs directly from the terminals to the west entrance of Kawagoe Station.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Public Transportation in Kawagoe<\/h2>\n<p>Kawagoe is divided into three areas: Kita-in Area, Ichibangai Area, with Kura-style buildings, and Kawagoe Castle area, where Honmaru Goten is located. Although the sightseeing spots are close to each other, it is recommended to ride a bus or a taxi when moving from one area to another. Visitors should take the Koedo Loop Bus and Koedo Famous Locations Loop Bus, as the bus stops are all located near sightseeing spots.<\/p>\n<h3>Koedo Famous Places Loop Bus (Tobu Bus)<\/h3>\n<p>One-day Fare: 300 yen<\/p>\n<p>This bus departs from the east entrance of Kawagoe Station, and stops at various spots such as the Kita-in Temple, Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Goten, Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, and Kashiya Yokocho (Penny Candy Alley). The ticket can be purchased both at the tourist information center in Kawagoe Station, and from the bus driver. It can also be used for buses running regular routes, in a designated area.<\/p>\n<h3>Koedo Loop Bus (Eagle Bus)<\/h3>\n<p>One-time Fare: 200 yen\/One-day Fare: 500 yen<br \/>\nThis bus departs from the west entrance of Kawagoe Station, and stops at various spots such as the Kita-in Temple, Kuranomachi, and Kashiya Yokocho. The announcements on the bus are made in Japanese, English, and Chinese. Please note that there are two routes (orange\/purple), so choose the route according to your destinations.<\/p>\n<h3>Taxi<\/h3>\n<p>Base Fare (up to two kilometers): 740 yen\/Additional Fare: 90 yen per 296 meters.<br \/>\nWhile most sightseeing spots can be visited by bus, it would be best to use a taxi to some spots in the suburbs, including places to enjoy strawberry picking.<\/p>\n<h2>Strawberry Picking in Kawagoe<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3312\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe02-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe02.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe02-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe02-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe02-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe02-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Kawagoe Strawberry Field Sujino<\/h3>\n<p>Located near Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Goten, visitors can taste and compare four types of strawberries, including Benihoppe and Akihime. The farm operates on a first-come-first-served basis and will close as soon as the berries run out. For further information, please check this page.<\/p>\n<p>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/2019\/08\/20\/3485\/\">this page for details<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3314\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe03-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe03.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoe03-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>@FARM<\/h3>\n<p>This farm is located away from the sightseeing areas, so it would be better to use a taxi. The facilities include a fruits shop and a caf\u00e9 along with the greenhouse, so visitors can also enjoy shopping or beverages as well. Please note that a reservation is required for the strawberry picking.<\/p>\n<p>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.at-farm.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this page for details<\/a> (Japanese website).<\/p>\n<h2>Major Sightseeing Spots in Kawagoe<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3320\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoeteiban.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoeteiban.jpg 600w, https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/kawagoeteiban-300x277.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\nBe sure to visit the Toki no Kane (Time Bell Tower), a symbolic tower in Kawagoe, and the Kurazukuri Zone, where old merchant buildings are well preserved. Kashiya Yokocho, where visitors can try Japanese candy, is located nearby. Don\u2019t miss Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, famous for enshrining the god of married couples, and Kita-in Temple, built in 830.<\/p>\n<h2>Recommended Dining in Kawagoe<\/h2>\n<h3>Ichinoya<\/h3>\n<p>Ichinoya, established in 1832, specializes in unagi (Japanese eel), a Kawagoe specialty. They offer menus such as unaju (barbecued eel on rice), kabayaki (broiled eel), along with full-course meals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shopsdata\">\uff1cDATA\uff1e<br \/>\nAddress: Saitama, Kawagoe, Matuse-cho 1-18-10<br \/>\nAccess: Eight-minute walk from Honkawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line).<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 11:00 -21:00<br \/>\nThe restaurant has irregular holidays.<br \/>\nURL\uff1a<a href=\"http:\/\/www.unagi-ichinoya.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.unagi-ichinoya.jp\/<\/a> (Japanese website)<br \/>\nPhone: +81-049-222-0354<\/div>\n<h3>Makotoya<\/h3>\n<p>Makotoya is a restaurant that serves futomen yakisoba, a Kawagoe cuisine. The thick noodles resembling udon are cooked using sauce, salt, or ketchup, offering a variety of flavors and toppings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shopsdata\">\uff1cDATA\uff1e<br \/>\nAddress: Saitama, Kawagoe, Renjaku-cho 8-4<br \/>\nAccess: Eight-minute walk from Honkawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line).<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 11:00 &#8211; 16:00<br \/>\nClosed on Wednesdays. The restaurant will also be closed during poor weather conditions.<br \/>\nTelephone: +81-49-224-2915<\/div>\n<h2>Recommended and Relaxing Cafes<\/h2>\n<h3>Akariya &#8211; Japanese Sweets<\/h3>\n<p>Located inside a renovated house, this caf\u00e9 serves traditional menus such as an-mitsu and kaki-gori, along with menus using sweet potatoes, another Kawagoe specialty.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shopsdata\">\uff1cDATA\uff1e<br \/>\nAddress: Saitama, Kawagoe, Shintomi-cho 1-9-2<br \/>\nAccess: Five-minute walk from Honkawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line).<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 11:00 &#8211; 18:30\/Last order at 18:00.<br \/>\nClosed on Wednesdays. The cafe will also be closed irregularly.<br \/>\nURL\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kawagoesansaku.com\/akariya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.kawagoesansaku.com\/akariya\/<\/a> (Japanese website)<br \/>\nPhone\uff1a 049-222-0413<\/div>\n<h3>Art Caf\u00e9 Erebato<\/h3>\n<p>This cafe, located inside a renovated retro Western-style building, serves a daily special meal, confections, and coffee. Visitors can also enjoy craft beer brewed in Kawagoe, and various side dishes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shopsdata\">\uff1cDATA\uff1e<br \/>\nAddress: Saitama, Kawagoe, Naka-cho 6-4<br \/>\nAccess: Ten-minute walk from Honkawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line).<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 11:00 &#8211; 18:00 (Last order at 17:30.)<br \/>\nClosed on Wednesdays.URL\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/kawagoeartkafeerebato.gorp.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/kawagoeartkafeerebato.gorp.jp\/<\/a> (Japanese website)<br \/>\nPhone\uff1a 049-222-0241<\/div>\n<h2>Soothing Natural Hot Springs<\/h2>\n<h3>Kawagoe Yuyu Land and Hotel Sanko<\/h3>\n<p>This facility is a complex consisting of a communal bath, banquet hall, hotel, and a restaurant. The main bath, furnished with towels and toiletries, has nine tubs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shopsdata\">\uff1cDATA\uff1e<br \/>\nAddress: Saitama, Kawagoe, Shintomi-cho 1-9-1<br \/>\nAccess: Three minute walk from Honkawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line).<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: Open 24 hours.<br \/>\nOpen year-round.<br \/>\nPrice: 1,880 yen (The price includes a yukata, bath towel and face towel.)<br \/>\nURL\uff1a <a href=\"http:\/\/kawagoe-yuyu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/kawagoe-yuyu.com\/<\/a> (Japanese website)<br \/>\nPhone\uff1a 049-226-2641<\/div>\n<h3>Kawagoe Onsen<\/h3>\n<p>Kawagoe Onsen is divided into two zones: Ki no Yu, which has wooden bathtubs, and Ishi no Yu, furnished with stone tubs. The zones are segregated by gender, and the designation changes every day. Visitors can also enjoy dining and relaxing in the rest area.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shopsdata\">\uff1cDATA\uff1e<br \/>\nAddress: Saitama, Kawagoe, Kaminoda-machi 41-7<br \/>\nAccess: Take the Seibu Bus from Kawagoe Station, and get off at Noda-machi bus stop.<br \/>\nBusiness Hours:<br \/>\nWeekdays&#8211;10:00 &#8211; 1:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays&#8211;9:00 &#8211; 1:00<br \/>\nOpen year-round.<br \/>\nPrice: Adults: 800 yen (Weekdays); 900 yen (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)<br \/>\nURL\uff1a<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kawagoe-onsen.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.kawagoe-onsen.com\/index.html<\/a> (Japanese website)<br \/>\nPhone\uff1a 049-249-4126<\/div>\n<h2>Suggested Day Trip Itinerary in Kawagoe<\/h2>\n<h3>9:30<\/h3>\n<p>Start from Kawagoe (or Honkawagoe) Station.<br \/>\n\u2193Taxi<\/p>\n<h3>10:00<\/h3>\n<p>Strawberry picking at Strawberry Field Sujino or @FARM.<br \/>\n\u2193Taxi<\/p>\n<h3>11:00<\/h3>\n<p>Visit the Kita-in Area (Kita-in Temple, 500 Statues of Rakan, etc.)<br \/>\n\u2193Walk\/Bus<\/p>\n<h3>12:30<\/h3>\n<p>Visit the Kawagoe Castle Area (Honmaru Goten, Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, etc.)<br \/>\n\u2193Walk\/Bus<\/p>\n<h3>14:00<\/h3>\n<p>Visit the Ichibangai Area for sightseeing and a late lunch. Visit Toki no Kane, Kashiya Yokocho, and other areas for shopping.<br \/>\n\u2193Walk\/Bus<\/p>\n<h3>17:30<\/h3>\n<p>Return to Kawagoe (or Honkawagoe) Station.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture is only an hour away from midtown Tokyo. A castle stood here during the Edo Period, as the town had a powerful influence at that time. The castle no longer remains, but visitors can appreciate the Kurazukuri (Kura-style architecture) from that period, which has been well-preserved in Kawagoe. This article is about sightseeing and things to do in Kawagoe, including strawberry picking at a nearby farm. How to Get to Kawagoe As Kawagoe is in the southwestern part of Saitama, neighboring Tokyo, riding a train is the best way to go. There are many stations in Kawagoe: Kawagoe Station (JR Keihin Tohoku Line\/Tobu Tojo Line), Honkawagoe [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3308,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-1","area-38","kind_cat-01-01-strawberries"],"aioseo_notices":[],"views":9221,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3296","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3296"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3296\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3617,"href":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3296\/revisions\/3617"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3296"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3296"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/japan-gastrotourism-and-trade.com\/fruits\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3296"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}