[2025 Kawagoe Attraction] Travel Guide for Koedo Kurari (Updated May)

If you're looking for a truly unique sake tasting experience, look no further than the hidden gems of Kawagoe. Nestled in this charming historic town, far from the tourist crowds, I discovered an unforgettable sake-tasting experience that left a lasting impression. The sake was made using the pure, fresh water from Saitama, which gave each sip a remarkable smoothness and depth of flavor. It was a true treat to taste the subtle, delicate notes that reflected both the craftsmanship and the natural quality of the region’s ingredients. What truly stood out was the intimate, welcoming atmosphere — you could feel the passion of the local brewers, eager to share their knowledge and pride in their craft. The experience wasn’t just about tasting sake — it was an immersive journey into the heart of local production, with personalized insights into the brewing process and the unique flavors of the area. The staff made the whole experience feel like a discovery rather than just a tasting session. This hidden gem in Kawagoe is a must-visit for any sake lover, whether you're a novice or a connoisseur. It’s a wonderful way to connect with local culture and savor some of the finest sake the region has to offer. #travel #thingstodo #localfood #kawagoe

Koedo Kurari Kuracafe☕️ 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 From Kawagoe Station, head straight towards Koedo along the Clare Mall road and you will come across "Koedo Kurari" on your right. The cafe is located inside the souvenir shop Meijigura. I went there at lunchtime! There are lunch sets A to C, and I ordered the "spaghetti with meat and miso". The slightly sweet flavor was a perfect match with the sweetness of the wheat when the noodles were thoroughly mixed. ◉ Menu ordered ↓ Lunch Set A: Spaghetti with meat miso Includes mini salad and coffee or tea 1,155 yen including tax ◉ Lunch time 11:00~ Last order 15:00 ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥ Location: Koedo Kurari Kuracafe ꕥ Address: 1-10-1 Shintomi-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama ꕥ Access: 🚉 About 5 minutes walk from Honkawagoe Station ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #Koedo #Koedo Kawagoe #Lunch

Meijigura souvenir shop in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 If you're looking to buy souvenirs in Kawagoe, this is the place to go! There are lots of souvenirs related to Kawagoe. There's also a cafe space in the back. The store is spacious, so you can enjoy it at your leisure. As soon as you step out, you'll find Makanai-dokoro and Kikizake-dokoro nearby. I recommend this place as a base for the start or end of your tour of Koedo. This time, I bought three kinds of rice crackers as souvenirs! These rice crackers are not hard and have a light texture, making them easy to eat🎶 [Meijigura Souvenir Shop] ꕥAddress: 1-10-10 Shintomi-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama ꕥAccess: 🚉Honkawagoe Station → 6 minutes on foot ꕥBusiness hours: 10:00-18:00 (November-June) 11:00-19:00 (July-October) ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ Traveling to shrines⛩ all over Japan! There is also a tour of the spots✨ Like → 👍 Comments → 📝　　Very welcome😆🎶 Follow → 👆 ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Shopping #Souvenirs #Souvenir corner #Looking for souvenirs #Kawagoe #Kawagoe sightseeing #Little Edo #Little Edo Kawagoe #Walking around Little Edo #100 travel styles

For those who like to have a few drinks, remember to go to the Koedo Collection "Kawagoe City Industrial Tourism Museum" This is a closed brewery, after renovation and preservation of its original appearance, planned to become an industrial tourism museum. The venue is divided into 💁🏼‍♀️ Meiji Collection, you can buy souvenirs, Taisho Tibetan, you can buy food, Showa Collection, you can conduct a tasting experience of Japanese sake. There are 34 sake breweries in the prefecture, producing a wide variety of sake brands 😊, it is very beautiful to take pictures! Address: 1-10-1 Shintomi-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture Access: Take a tram from Tokyo Station to Kawagoe Station for about 1 hour #Japan must-visit photo spots