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Kawagoe Toki no Kane
Kawagoe Toki no Kane · Toki no Kane · 時の鐘
For a walk through old Kawagoe, stop near Toki no Kane. View the bell tower from Kurazukuri Street and browse nearby shops. Time your walk for the bell to hear it ring along the way.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Viewing the tower’s exterior and walking the surrounding streets are free. There is no interior visit.
Opening hours and closed days
The tower’s exterior can be viewed year-round. The bell rings at 06:00, 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00 daily. Nearby shops set their own hours.
What can I see at Kawagoe Toki no Kane?
Bell sounds in the old streets
The bell rings four times daily: 06:00, 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00. Walk near the tower around noon or 15:00 to hear it.
How to get to Kawagoe Toki no Kane
Walk about 15 minutes from Hon-Kawagoe Station. From Kawagoe Station, take a bus via Kuranomachi and get off at Ichibangai; Toki no Kane is about two minutes on foot from the stop.
Before you visit
Combining shops with a temple visit
Nearby shops have their own opening hours. If you also plan to visit Kitain, go to the temple before its last admission, then continue your walk around the bell tower.
Questions about Kawagoe Toki no Kane
Can you climb inside Toki no Kane?
You cannot climb inside the bell tower. View it from the street and browse the surrounding shops.
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- Kawagoe City transport guide ·
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