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Kitain Temple in Kawagoe preserves Edo Castle’s last palace buildings and 540 unique Buddha statues, with rich Tokugawa history and nearby Nakain Temple just minutes away.

Candy Alley in Kawagoe offers a nostalgic walk through time with traditional Japanese sweets, unique snacks, and charming shops that bring back the old-school atmosphere of Japan.

Honmaru Goten is the only part of Kawagoe Castle still standing. Explore tatami rooms, samurai displays, and history linked to 21 loyal lords of the Edo-era Tokugawa rule.

Kawagoe’s Warehouse District features Edo-style buildings, a daily bell chime, local sweets, and a lively festival vibe—plus a museum to enjoy it anytime.

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is a peaceful, romantic shrine known for love blessings, colorful wind chimes in summer, and wooden wish plaques in a calming traditional setting.

Mito Plum Festival celebrates 3,000 blooming plum trees in Kairakuen Garden with colors, scents, performances, and light-ups from mid-February to late March.

Kodokan in Mito is a historic samurai school with blooming plum trees, tatami rooms, and exhibits like the Dai Nihonshi, located on the old Mito Castle grounds.

Hitachi Seaside Park offers stunning seasonal flowers like blue nemophila and red kokia, plus rides, bike paths, forest trails, and ocean views near Mito in Ibaraki.

Kairakuen Garden in Mito is famous for 3,000 blooming plum trees, peaceful paths, traditional Kobuntei views over Senba Lake, and nearby Tokiwa Shrine honoring local lords.

Kehi Shrine Festival in Tsuruga celebrates autumn with grand floats, traditional music, and folk dances. Join in the parades, enjoy the carnival, and experience Tsuruga’s rich cultural heritage.