Easy Tour Around the “Kura no Machi” in Kawagoe in a Kimono Rental, including Lunch (Half-Day)
This tour includes arriving at the Kura no Machi, changing into a kimono, and enjoying a leisurely stroll around the area. Since you’ll change into a kimono upon arrival at the destination, it’s very convenient! If you find walking to be a difficult in a kimono, hopping on a bus might be a better option. Enjoy a discounted lunch at one of the many Partner Shops in the Kura no Machi area.
- Depart from Kawagoe Station (West Exit) or Honkawagoe Station on the CO-EDO Loop Bus!
- Kimono Rental at Kura no Machi
- Lunch Recommendations When Visiting Kura no Machi in a Kimono
- Return the Kimono and hop on the Bus
- Go Shopping at Crea Mall Before Returning Home
- Bus route map and walking route map (Summery)
Depart from Kawagoe Station (West Exit) or Honkawagoe Station on the CO-EDO Loop Bus!
The time is the holiday (Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday) schedule revised on December 16, 2023. Please be aware that the time schedule may change in case of new timetable adjustments.
11:25 Depart 🚏Kawagoe Station (West Exit)
For those using the JR or Tobu Tojo Line, please take the CO-EDO Loop Bus from Kawagoe Station West Exit Bus Stop No.2. The bus to find is the “C02 Route” to Kurazukuri Town and Hikawa Shrine.
The fare is 200 yen per ride, and a Day-Pass ticket is 500 yen, which can also be purchased on the bus. (as of August 2023). Payment by transportation IC cards such as PASMO and Suica is supported. More details on the fare can be found here≫.
11:31 Depart from 🚏Honkawagoe Station
For those using the Seibu Line, please board the bus from the CO-EDO Loop Bus Stop located at the Kurazukuri Town Exit (East Exit) of Honkawagoe Station.
↓(EV)C02 Route to Kurazukuri Town and Hikawa Shrine
11:37 Arrive at 🚏Kura no Machi
Kimono Rental at Kura no Machi
Partner Shop No. 49: Kawagoe Kimono Rental Vivian
If you’re looking for a tried-and-true kimono rental shop in Kawagoe, look no further than Vivian. The owner is a well-known dance teacher, with meticulous attention to detail, and the accomodation are top-notch. Your kimono fitting will be beautiful and swift!
Lunch Recommendations When Visiting Kura no Machi in a Kimono
Just in time for lunch! Enjoy lunch at one of the many “Koedo Partner Shops” in Kura no Machi with benefits. Remember to show your daily pass when you order!
Partner Shop No.55: Kanmisabo Kasuga
Enjoy the unique menu “Sweet Potato Somen Noodle” and enjoy sweets like parfaits, matcha, and dango regardless of the time of day. The interior was recently renovated, and the spacious and stylish space balances perfectly with the 140-year-old exterior which is built in the traditional “Kurazukuri” (warehouse architecture) style. The hospitality of the veteran staff will surely be heartwarming.
Partner Shop No.58: Koedo Kaiuntei
Located on the second floor of a knife shop, you can enjoy meals while looking down on the Kura no Machi from the window seats! The store appears to be popular among both men and women with dishes like Yakisoba and cold Udon noodles. The house-special “thick-noodle Yakisoba” is highly recommended.
from the second floor
Partner Shop No.122: Fueki Syoyu Brewing Noodle Restaurant “Unton place Shunka-shuto”
The relaxing atmosphere inside the store is very impressive. The entrance is located off Shiawase Inari-alley in Kura no Machi. Enjoy the richly flavored dishes that only a soy sauce shop can offer. They also offer desserts made using soy sauce that we highly recommend.
enter here and go right
Partner Shop No.50: Seafood Kinchouoten
This restaurant specializing in seafood cuisine has been operating a fish market for four generations and is located directly in front of “Toki no Kane.” Here, you can enjoy freshly caught fish as sashimi or grilled, with set meals available at reasonable prices. A electric clock passed down from the previous generations and magnificent support beams above adding a deep flavor, is sure to make you feel the history of Coedo.
serves as a landmark
Partner Shop No.36: Mio Casalo
Recently renovated, this restaurant provides a stylish atmosphere for dining and for take-out, an extra-long sausage and other dishes. The recommended menu for lunch, which takes advantage of the Partner Shop Service, is the “Mio Casalo Plate” made with “Coedo Black Pork,” raised and nurtured well at Ohno Farm. The store is located right in front of the bus stop which leads back towards Kawagoe Station and Honkawagoe Station!
serves as the landmark
Partner Shop No.85: Cafe Torocco
The “Sweet Potato Mini Course”, which lets you enjoy side dishes on small plates, is one lunch menu that pairs well with a kimono and is sure to make you happy. The traditional “Kurazukuri” building often seen in photos of Kawagoe is connected to “Torocco” and is “Touho Yamawa,” a ceramics store.
In addition to these, there are many more Partner Shops in Kura no Machi where you can have lunch! Look for the Partner Shop Decal.
Once you’ve had your fill, take a walk around Kashiya Yokocho and Toki no Kane and be sure to snap plenty of photos! Try various angles to get that one great shot!
Return the Kimono and hop on the Bus
Once you’ve taken plenty of photos and finished sightseeing, return your kimono to Vivian.
Change back into your regular clothes and relax! Let’s now head back to Honkawagoe Station by bus.
(toward Kawagoe Station / Honkawagoe Station)
16:13 Leave 🚏Kura no Machi (The bus stop for Kawagoe Station / Honkawagoe Station is located in front of Mio Kazaro)
↓🚌 (EV)C02 Kura no Machi & Hikawa Shrine Route
16:17 Arrive at 🚏Honkawagoe Station
Go Shopping at Crea Mall Before Returning Home
Perhaps known as Harajuku of Saitama, Crea Mall is full of cute and affordable shops! You might even want to finish your day off with some karaoke!
Walking on Crea Mall from Honkawagoe Station will take you directly to Kawagoe Station.
17:00 Arrive at 🚏Kawagoe Station
Bus route map and walking route map (Summery)
The blue line is the walking route from Kura no Machi Bus Stop to Toki no Kane, Kashiya Yokocho, and Kura no Machi bus stop.
If you walk without detours, it should take approximately 20 minutes (personal opinion of our staff), but please enjoy your time, as detours could contain new discoveries!
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