Time Bell Tower, Clock tower in Kawagoe, Japan.
The Time Bell Tower stands at 16 meters tall with three tiers of wooden architecture in the center of Kawagoe's traditional district.
Built between 1627 and 1634 by feudal lord Sakai Tadakatsu, the current structure was reconstructed in 1894 following the Great Kawagoe Fire.
The bell rings four times daily at 6 AM, noon, 3 PM, and 6 PM, maintaining a tradition that helped residents track time during the Edo period.
Located at 15-7 Saiwai-cho, the tower is accessible by a 15-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station or a 2-minute walk from Ichiban-gai bus stop.
The bell's resonant sound earned recognition in 1996 as one of Japan's 100 Soundscapes, selected by the Environment Agency.
Location: Kawagoe
Height: 16 m
GPS coordinates: 35.92349,139.48331
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:58
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