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Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Saitama, Japan · Asia
Kawaguchi works well as a base: 5 minutes from Shimura, 13km from Sensō-ji.
Kawaguchi is a city located in Saitama, Japan. With a population of 607,373, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kawaguchi sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kawaguchi to your route.
Kawaguchi Museum of Art (川口市立美術館, Kawaguchi Shiritsu Bijutsukan) is scheduled to open in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, in September 2026. The collection, numbering some 220 items as of January 2026, includes works by Yokoyama Taikan, Kaburaki Kiyokata, and Nushi Shōichirō.
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Kawaguchi is located in Saitama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.8052 latitude, 139.7107 longitude.
Kawaguchi has a population of approximately 607,373 people, making it a city in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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14 km · about 25 min drive
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