Free

Kawagoe Matsuri 2026 (Kawagoe Festival)

Sat 17 Oct – Sun 18 Oct

Historical Town Center / Little Edo Area· Kawagoe · Tokyo

When
Sat 17 Oct – Sun 18 Oct
Where
Historical Town Center / Little Edo Area · Kawagoe · Tokyo
Price
Free
Category
Festivals
Age
All ages

About this event

A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event featuring massive ornate wheeled floats navigating historic streets, highlighted by nighttime musical "Hikkawase" float battles at crossroads.

Why our agent picked it

Experience UNESCO-recognized traditional float battles weaving through historic Little Edo streetscapes.

Good to know

Where is Kawagoe Matsuri 2026 (Kawagoe Festival) taking place?
Kawagoe Matsuri 2026 (Kawagoe Festival) takes place at Historical Town Center / Little Edo Area · Kawagoe · Tokyo (Kawagoe City, Saitama).
When does Kawagoe Matsuri 2026 (Kawagoe Festival) start?
Sat 17 Oct – Sun 18 Oct. Always double-check the official page before travelling — we re-verify these details weekly.
How much are tickets for Kawagoe Matsuri 2026 (Kawagoe Festival)?
Entry is free according to the source we read — no ticket needed.
Where can I buy tickets for Kawagoe Matsuri 2026 (Kawagoe Festival)?
Through the ticket link on this page, which points at the seller we found the event on: https://www.kawagoematsuri.jp/English/.

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