The journey from Tokyo Station to Kawagoe takes about an hour. The closest stations to the starting point of the guide are 📍Kawagoe Shi Station and 📍Hon-Kawagoe Station. Depending on your location in Tokyo, check the travel routes to both of those stations and choose the one that offers the fewest transfers.

🗾 Flexible travel route from Tokyo Station to Kawagoe Shi Station depending on your departure time (Google Maps)

If you're starting from Tokyo Station, I recommend the route:

Tokyo Station - Ikebukuro Station - Kawagoe Shi Station.

I suggest planning your trip so you arrive in Kawagoe by 9:30 a.m. for the best experience.

Return to Tokyo Station using the same route.