Haneda Airport 1 hr 13
Omiya Bonsai Village (35 min) A museum of bonsai art & many notable nurseries are located in this low rise neighborhood. Hikawa Shrine (39 min) Founded in 473 BCE, this Shinto shrine sits in a park with numerous cherry trees, a zoo & museum. Kawagoe Kurazukuri Museum (9 min) Kawagoe Castle Ruins (9 min) Venerable ruins, including a tower & primary hall, of a 1457 castle that has been relocated. Seibuen Amusement Park (46 min) Small amusement park with many kid-friendly rides, a Ferris wheel & a looping roller coaster. Kawagoe Kita-in Temple (7 min) Buddhist temple with gardens & over 500 statues, first built in 830 CE & rebuilt after fires. Omiya Park (33 min) This long-running, 68-hectare park features Japanese Red Pine forest & cherry blossoms. Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Palace (9 min) Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine (10 min) Peaceful, ancient Shinto shrine featuring a corridor of wind chimes, elaborate carvings & festivals. Toki no Kane (9 min) Metsä (33 min) Lakeside park celebrating the Scandinavian comic book characters with a play area, café & gift shop. Kurazukuri no Machinami / Warehouse District (9 min) Classic Edo Period (1603-1867) warehouse buildings still line this bustling street. Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park (30 min) Railway Museum (29 min) Modern, interactive museum focusing on the history of railway development in Japan & abroad. Kashiya Yokocho / Candy Alley (10 min) Compact, bustling shopping district known for its candy sellers hawking traditional confections. |