About
Step back in time in "little edo" with historic streets, sweet treats, and a charming bell tower.
Why go
- Feels like stepping back in time
- Experience old japan without going to kyoto
- Charming atmosphere reflecting japan's past
Must try
- Sweet potato treats (chips, ice cream, mochi)
- Street food (takoyaki senbei, unagi, dango)
- Make your own chopsticks
- Kawagoe hikawa shrine (love blessings, fortune fishing)
- Toki no kane (bell of time) bell tower
Pro tips
- Take the tobü tōjō line from ikebukuro (approx. 30-45 min)
- Hon-kawagoe station is closer to the historic district
- Rent a kimono for photos
- Kawagoe discount pass bundles train and bus fares
- Visit early morning to avoid crowds
Good to know
- Can get crowded, especially on weekends
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