Kawagoe Festival Museum

Octavio Rodriguez

5/5

Found this museum in Kawagoe almost by accident and almost at closing time. In spite of this we were welcomed by the staff, and one of the volunteers there went on to give us a very interesting, detailed explanation of the Kawagoe Matsuri, its history, and traditions that are still followed to this day. We are so glad we came here and we're able to learn more about this festival. Thank you everyone at the Kawagoe Matsuri Kaikan!

J Kim Peterson

5/5

This museum showcases a very unique tradition, especially Matsuri floats in depth. The topic itself was interesting and the staff were wonderful. The receptionist was very welcoming, and offered us English audio guides. The older gentleman giving the theater presentation was a true gem! He offered to take pictures of us with a float and props, told us which seats were best for viewing the video, and even gave us a little extra explanation in English afterward. You could tell he was proud of his culture and wanted to share it with others. (He was there around 1pm on Friday, Oct 10) どうもありがとうございます Thank you for a great experience!

Stephanie Jones

5/5

Really fascinating and charming museum! Unfortunately I missed the festival itself but learning about it in the museum was great, especially for the price of only 300 yen. The staff were exceptional and incredibly friendly, and they did their utmost to ensure I understood each of the exhibits and the history behind them. During the presentation in Japanese, one of the guides very kindly explained everything to me in English and took photos of me with the floats! It's definitely worth visiting if you are in the area.