Summary
Join Emma on an enchanting journey through the wonders of Kawagoe (Little Edo)! Starting at Seibu Shinjuku Station, she boards the Red Arrow Limited Express and arrives at Hon-Kawagoe Station. She experiences the serene atmosphere of Kumano Shrine and is captivated by the retro scenery and carp streamers on Taisho Roman Street. Strolling through the historic Kurazukuri district, she visits iconic local shops. The chimes of Toki no Kane echo through the air, and she discovers nostalgic sweets at Kashiya Yokocho. Experience the beauty and history of this charming town with Emma!
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Koedo Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street: rows of old buildings
The Ichibangai shopping street in Koedo Kawagoe is characterized by its “kura-zukuri” style of townscape, which retains the atmosphere of the Edo period.Kura-zukuri is a traditional architectural style in which stores are built with thick mud walls to protect them from fire. This shopping district is lined with historic buildings, and just strolling through it is like stepping back in time to the Edo period. With many stores selling traditional Japanese sweets and crafts, it is a great place for foreigners visiting Japan to experience Japanese culture. Kawagoe Castle, the Bell of Time, and other tourist attractions are also nearby, making it a popular area for sightseeing. Kawagoe is about an hour away from Tokyo by train, making it ideal for a day trip.
Taisho-Roman Yume Street
The Taisho-Roman Yume Dori is a shopping street in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, that recreates the atmosphere of the Taisho Era. Lined with retro buildings, the scenery evokes a sense of good old Japan. Many stores selling traditional Japanese sweets and crafts offer visitors a nostalgic experience. There are also cafes and restaurants where visitors can enjoy a meal or rest. For foreign visitors, this is a special spot to experience Japanese history and culture.
Toki no Kane
The Toki no Kane is a historical bell tower in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, and has been a symbol of Kawagoe since the Edo period. The bell rings four times a day from morning to evening, and its sound continues to tell the time to the people of the town. The current bell tower was rebuilt in 1894 and is a wooden structure approximately 16 meters high. It is a special place for foreign visitors to Japan to feel the history of Japan and provides an excellent opportunity to experience Kawagoe’s cultural attractions.
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Cafes, breads and sweets
Kawagoe City is known as “Little Edo” with its historical atmosphere and is dotted with many charming cafes. The streets lined with warehouses are especially distinctive, and cafes in renovated old private houses are popular. Visitors can enjoy sweets and coffee made from local products in a relaxed Japanese-style setting. Many cafes are also easy to visit near sightseeing spots such as Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine and Toki no Kane. Kawagoe’s cafes offer a unique blend of history and modern flair, providing visitors with a relaxing experience.
Cafes, breads, and sweets stores around Kawagoe
VANITOY BAGEL Kurazukuri Honten
10-3 Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Brighton cafe Hon Ten
8-1-1 Dori-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Mrs. hamburger
8-1 Renjaku-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Kafe Ando Dainingu Ba Kingyoutei
10-15 Naka-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Cha Bou’s
Y’sGarden 1F, 14-16 Minamidori-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
MOANA cafe&diner
1F, 14-6 Wakita-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Buraiton Kafe Renjaku Ten
10-1 Renjaku-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
une brise
3-8 Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Gintoki
10-8 Naka-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Kafe Purasu Kicchi N Kitakaze To Taiyou
1-23-3 Matsue-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Cafes, breads, and sweets Kawagoe MAP
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East Japan Railway Company
It provides train schedules, route information, and reservation services in multiple languages for trains operating mainly in the Kanto region. The site provides a wealth of information for foreign travelers and is useful for getting around the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Tohoku region. This site is an important resource to support rail travel in Japan.
Seibu Railway
This line is convenient for access to Kawagoe and Chichibu from Shinjuku and Ikebukuro.
Japan Transit Planner
It is possible to search nationwide train and air routes (operation times, fares, and travel times) as well as to grasp detailed information such as ticket prices, IC card fares, and express fares in English.
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