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Kawagoe Toki no Kane
Kawagoe Toki no Kane · Toki no Kane · 時の鐘
Stop around Toki no Kane for a walk through Kawagoe's old streets. See the bell tower on Kurazukuri Street and browse nearby shops. Arrive at a bell time to hear it during your walk.
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Visitor information
Admission
The tower exterior and surrounding streets are free to explore. There are no interior visits.
Opening hours
The tower exterior can be seen year-round. The bell rings at 6 am, noon, 3 pm and 6 pm, while nearby shops have their own hours.
What to see at Kawagoe Toki no Kane
Hear the bell in the old streets
The bell rings four times daily: 6 am, noon, 3 pm and 6 pm. Walk near the tower around noon or 3 pm to hear it.
How to get to Kawagoe Toki no Kane
The tower is about 15 minutes on foot from Hon-Kawagoe Station. From Kawagoe Station, take a bus via Kura-no-Machi to Ichibangai, then walk about two minutes to Toki no Kane.
Before you visit
Combining shops and a temple visit
Nearby shops have their own hours. If also visiting Kitain, see the temple before its admission deadline, then continue to the bell tower streets.
Questions about Kawagoe Toki no Kane
Can I climb inside Toki no Kane?
No. View the tower from the street and browse nearby shops.
Official sources
- Kawagoe City transport guide ·
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- Tourism association guide ·
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