Audio Guide of Casa Yamazaki

Casa Yamazaki is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, except Mondays and public holidays. It is located on Kurazukuri Street, a 15-minute walk from Kawagoe Station; check the map on the official Kawagoe tourism website for precise directions.

Admission is free, making it ideal for travelers on a budget. You only pay if you join sake tastings in the adjacent shop, which cost around 500 yen.

A typical visit lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, enough time to explore the traditional rooms and the history of sake. If you also visit the shop, add another 15 minutes.

Built in 1792 during the Edo period, it is a sake merchant’s house that represents Kawagoe’s kura-style architecture, in the area known as Little Edo. It stands out for preserving the way of life of early Japanese merchants.

Spring (cherry blossom season) and autumn (fall foliage) are ideal for the atmosphere; go early in the morning to avoid crowds. Weekends are busier, so weekdays are the better choice.

It has steep stairs and traditional floors with no elevator, so it is not fully accessible. Contact +81-49-222-0212 for alternative options or adapted guided visits.

Just a few steps away are Kurazukuri Street with its Edo-period houses, the Bell of Time (Toki no Kane), and Candy Alley for traditional sweets. Explore everything in one day; more information is available at Kawagoe Tourism.

Wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobbled streets, try the local sake in the shop, and use audio guides from IAudioguia for immersive details. Avoid peak hours and combine your visit with a walking tour of Kawagoe.