Kawagoe ～ANDON Walk in Kimono～
1.5H from Tokyo
Why not take a stroll around Kawagoe at night wearing a kimono and holding an ANDON (paper lantern)? Kawagoe, which developed as a castle town, is home to many traditional buildings, shrines, temples, and historical sites, including rows of storehouses.
In addition to these historical and cultural heritages, the atmospheric town of Kawagoe is bustling and attracts many tourists, as it is home to Toki no Kane Bell (selected as one of Japan's 100 Soundscapes to be Preserved) and Kashiya Yokocho (selected as one of Japan's 100 Fragrant Landscapes).
At this event, participants will take a stroll in kimono through streets that still retain the atmosphere of the Edo period, guided by the light of lanterns at dusk in the autumn evening. Enjoy the atmosphere of the town, which is different from daytime.
After your walk, you will receive a prayer at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Afterwards, you will be given a lucky charm.
ANDON Walk in Kimono 2024
Let’s walk around Kawagoe at night wearing a kimono and holding a lantern!
Participation Fee: 2,000yen
Date: September 28th (Sat)
Check-in Time: 15:30-17:30
After your Check-in, you can go by yourselves.
※The event will proceed rain or shine. Cancelled in case of stormy weather.
Participation condition: Please wear a kimono or yukata on the day. Children of elementary school age or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
*Please refer to the kimono rental shops listed in “Remarks”.
Assembly Venue : KOETOKO(Former Kawagoe Textile Market)
Address : 2-11-10 Matsue-cho Kawagoe city
Destination Venue : Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
Address: 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho Kawagoe city
18:00 start praying
※You will receive a souvenir at the shrine.
【Model route at ANDON Walk in Kawagoe 2024 】
16:00- KOETOCO: Reception start with a handout of Andon.
17:00- Departure from KOETOCO for 15 min walk to the next point.
17:15- Photo shoot at Resona Koedo Terrace for 10min.
17:25- Browsing Kurazukuri Old Town for 20 min.
18:00- Prayer at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine for 10 min.
18:15- Handover small present
18:30- ANDON Walk is dismissed.
▼Sponsored by: ANDON in Kimono Walk Executive Committee
▼Associated members :
・Kawagoe City (Industry and Tourism Department, Tourism Division)
・Kawagoe Chamber of Commerce and Industry
・Koedo Kawagoe Tourist Association
・DMO (Destination Management/Marketing Organization)Kawagoe
・EFT (English Friendly Town) Committee
Enjoy the atmosphere of the town, which is different from daytime.
Address
2-11-10 Matsue-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama
Access Information
Registration Venue: Koetoko (former Kawagoe Textile Market)
*12 minutes walk from Honkawagoe Station
Phone number
049-227-9496
Official URL
https://koedo.or.jp/en/event/%e7%9d%80%e7%89%a9%e3%81%a7andon%e3%82%a6%e3%82%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%82%af/
Business hours
Check-in Time: 15:30-17:30
*After check-in, start in order
Charges
Ticket Price 2,000 yen
Available at Peatix. Limited to 200 tickets
URL: https://andonwalk.peatix.com/
Parking Information
No parking available. Numerous coin parking lots are available nearby.
Remarks
Please refer to the kimono rental shop listed below:
▼Kawagoe Kimono Rental Bibian
▼Kimonoya Sara
▼Kawagoe Kimono Rental Yuzuya