Travel in Saitama · 埼玉県
Toki no Kane · 時の鐘
Toki no Kane · 時の鐘
Stop around Toki no Kane when exploring Kawagoe's historic streets. See the bell tower among warehouse-style buildings and browse nearby shops. Time your walk for one of the bell times to hear it as you stroll.
Visitor information
Admission
The bell tower exterior and surrounding streets are free to explore. There is no interior visit.
Opening hours
The bell tower exterior can be viewed year-round. The bell rings at 6:00 AM, noon, 3:00 PM, and 6:00 PM; nearby shops have different hours.
What to see at Toki no Kane · 時の鐘
Hear the bell in the historic streets
The bell rings four times daily: 6:00 AM, noon, 3:00 PM, and 6:00 PM. Walk around the tower near noon or 3:00 PM to hear it.
How to get to Toki no Kane · 時の鐘
Walk about 15 minutes from Hon-Kawagoe Station. From Kawagoe Station, take a bus via Kura no Machi to Ichibangai, then walk about 2 minutes to Toki no Kane.
Visit tips
Pairing shops with a temple visit
Nearby shops have different hours. If also visiting Kitain, plan around its reception cutoff: see the temple first, then continue your walk around the bell tower.
Questions about Toki no Kane · 時の鐘
Can I climb inside Toki no Kane?
You cannot climb inside the bell tower. View it from the street and browse nearby shops.
Sources
- Kawagoe City transportation guide ·
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