Behind the Hikawa Shrine, you’ll find a gentle river flanked by grassy banks and cherry trees. One of the best times to visit is during the Coedo Kawagoe Spring Matsuri, which takes place from ...

But there’s much more to Kawagoe than just food. The city is a great destination year round: the little stream behind Hikawa Shrine is lined by cherry blossoms in spring and large koinobori ...