Kawagoe City Museum

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川越市立博物館

Explore Kawagoe's history, archaeology, and folklore in a modern museum built on castle grounds.

Kawagoe City Museum — あばさー (Abasaa) Public domain resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

Comprehensive humanities museum, opened March 1, 1990.
Collects and preserves materials related to Kawagoe.
Focuses on archaeology, history, and folklore.
Located on the site of Kawagoe Castle's Ninomaru.

What to see

Permanent and special exhibition rooms.
Video room, auditorium, and library.
One basement and three above-ground floors.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Address: 〒350-0053　埼玉県川越市郭町2-30-1
Area: Kuruwamachi, Saitama
Official site: www.city.kawagoe.saitama.jp
Phone: 049-222-5399
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30)
Admission: Adults 200 yen, university and high school students 100 yen, junior high school students and younger Free
Getting there: Hon-Kawagoe Station — 1.6 km (taxi or bus recommended)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

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