Kawagoe is under an hour away from Tokyo, but that doesn’t mean that this fascinating Saitama city should be visited on a day trip.
Koedo with its Edo period architecture, clay-walled warehouses, and intriguing destinations like the sweet-shop-lined Candy Alley (Kashiya Yokochō), is made for a multi-day city break with plenty of exploration.
To help you plan your trip, I’ve rounded up five great accommodation options that are perfect for an overnight stay in Kawagoe!
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5 Best Hotels in Kawagoe
Remember to wear comfortable shoes for your trip to Kawagoe, as the old, compact city center is perfect for walking.
There are just so many alleys and little shops to look at that you won’t realize how far you’ve walked.
Thankfully, there’s amazing street food in this city, so be sure to try Kawagoe specialties like the glazed sweet potatoes, grilled bonito flake onigiri, and kurazukuri monaka pastry!
And when you tire yourself out with exploring, stay in one of these five great accommodation options that showcase the best of Kawagoe at any budget.
1. Kawagoe Prince Hotel
| Location | 350-8501 Saitama, Kawagoe, Shintomi 1-22, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (30 miles) |
| Nearby landmark | Sayama City Chikozan Park Children’s Zoo (5 miles) |
The Prince Hotel Group is one of Japan’s best, so you can be assured of a comfortable stay at the Kawagoe Prince Hotel.
This centrally-located hotel complex is directly connected to Hon-Kawagoe station on the Seibu Shinjuku line, meaning you can get to it from central Tokyo in under an hour.
Across the road from the hotel, you’ll find the Seibu Hon-Kawagoe PePe shopping center, the Crea Mall shopping street, and Kawagoe’s historic warehouse district is also nearby.
This hotel has 110 spacious rooms in the Western or Tatami style.
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The rooms are ensuite with satellite TV, a refrigerator, and tea-making facilities. Parents of young children can request a cot for their rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Breakfast is served daily with guests having the choice of six restaurants and dining rooms serving Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine. Other amenities include laundry services, currency exchange, and vending machines.
2. Kawagoe Tobu Hotel
| Location | 350-1123 Saitama, Kawagoe, Wakitahoncho 8-1, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (30 miles) |
| Nearby landmark | Semba Kashi Historic Park (0.6 miles) |
Immerse yourself in city living at the Kawagoe Tobu Hotel. This three-star business hotel is centrally located, just 200 yards from Kawagoe Station.
The hotel has stylish and contemporary Japanese decor throughout with 168 guest rooms that accommodate up to three guests.
All rooms are air-conditioned with ensuite facilities, nightwear, TV, and Wi-Fi. Most rooms offer great city views.
Kawagoe Tobu Hotel serves a hearty breakfast every day featuring fresh local produce from Saitama.
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The dining room has a fresh modern feel and the Western and Japanese breakfast buffet is unlimited.
Other amenities at the Kawagoe Tobu Hotel include a coin-operated laundry, tea and coffee machines, luggage storage space, and a 24-hour front desk.
3. Hatago COEDOYA
| Location | 350-0066 Saitama, Kawagoe, 8-1 連雀町, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hostel |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (31 miles) |
| Nearby landmark | The Railway Museum (8 miles) |
Hatago COEDOYA is a centrally-located hostel that is just a few hundred meters from Hon-Kawagoe Station.
It attracts an international crowd and has staff that speak English and Hindi.
The accommodation is above a popular Kawagoe restaurant and has male and female dormitory accommodation and private rooms.
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Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities are provided along with slippers, towels, and toiletries. Guests have free Wi-Fi and can relax in a shared lounge.
Downstairs the food hall serves a variety of simple Japanese and Western street food meals, with a menu that changes every month.
4. Ryokan Matsumuraya
| Location | 350-0062 Saitama, Kawagoe, Motomachi 1-1-11, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Ryokan |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (31 miles) |
| Nearby landmark | Toki no Kane – Time Bell Tower (200 meters) |
Ryokan Matsumuraya is a budget accommodation option that is just moments from The Time Bell (Toki no Kane) , a famous Kawagoe landmark.
The ryokan provides Japanese-style rooms that accommodate up to five guests on futon beds. Rooms are ensuite and have a TV, desk, and free Wi-Fi.
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Breakfast is served daily and guests can relax in a shared lounge.
Other amenities include luggage storage and free parking.
5.ちゃぶだい Chabudai Guesthouse, Cafe&Bar
| Location | 350-0054 Saitama, Kawagoe, Sankubocho 1-14, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hostel |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Tokyo Haneda Airport (31 miles) |
| Nearby landmark | Hikawasakura Park (250 meters) |
Guest House Chabudai in Mikubo-cho, Kawagoe is another great option for cheap accommodation with a warm welcome and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
The hostel is a 100-year-old renovated folk house that offers mixed dormitory accommodation with shared living spaces where guests can meet one another.
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There is a downstairs cafe serving a simple menu of sandwiches and baked goods.
In the evenings the cafe becomes a bar serving beer, wine, sake, and snacks until 11 pm.
Rounding Up
Kawagoe has some great accommodation options that make it easy to plan an excursion to Little Edo that fits in with your budget.
Any one of these excellent hotels, hostels, and ryokans will make a great base for exploring the historical buildings and interesting shops of Kawagoe without rushing back to Tokyo within a day.
