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Kawagoe Festival

Outdoor Recreation & Leisure Travel Services

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Note: This event has already passed.

Re-creating the splendor and allure of the Edo Period, this festival in Saitama Prefecture features magnificent 20-30ft tall floats with costumed dancers representing various local cities. They break out into drum battles at each street corner, and the winner of the battle gets the lead the parade. Additionally, there is a mikoshi (portable shrine) procession.

Wear: Comfortable shoes and clothes to walk around.
Bring: Yen for lunch and anything you may need.

Cost

Cost: Adult/Youth/Child $25 (Guide, Transportation included)

Registration Information

Choose from 2 easy ways to register for Outdoor Recreation tours: 

*In Person 
Stop by the Outdoor Recreation office, located in building 267! 

*Telephone 263-4671 
Give us a call Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.~ 7 p.m. or weekends from 8 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. We are closed for all U.S Federal Holidays.