This morning, it rained like crazy, but we went to Kawagoe and walked around in the wet. We saw the shrine to crows, which was really cool.

We warmed up and learned alot at the matsuri museum. Then we got coffee, pickles, and a smoked tofu caprese salad from Cafe Elevato. We loved the art there and got postcards from Shigetsugu Yoshida, one of the animators for Lupin and many more. Everything was great and it was the perfect place to warm up.

Then we went to Kawagoe Kou Sushi and had an amazing meal. Soba, tempura, and of course sushi and it was all so good. The restaurant has been open since 1878.

We walked around more and then headed to check in at the hotel. After that, the rain lightened up a bit and we went back out before everything closed. Michi and I got some great bags from a handmade canvas company. She got a few things from her mom’s favorite basket weaver. We saw the most elegant Starbucks that I have ever seen. Then we spent some more time at the hotel to dry off again.

We went out for some snacks and to check out more of the shrines and then stopped for dinner at Pizzeria Rocco. We both got marinaras, some pickles, and Michi got an ume soda. It was so good. It’s the best pizza and crust I have ever had.