Kawagoe
City in Japan
Kawagoe is a Japanese city northwest of Tokyo. An Edo-period castle town, it’s known for its old clay warehouses and merchant homes, called Kurazukuri. Traditional Japanese sweet shops line Meiji-era Candy Alley. Kita-in, a major Buddhist temple,...
Area: 42.14 mi²
Mascot: Tokimo
City settled: December 1, 1922
First official recorded: late 4th century (official)
Phone number: 049-224-8811
Prefecture: Saitama
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Jan 26, 2024 · How to spend an ideal day at Saitama's Little Edo, north of Tokyo: visit shrines, shopping streets, tea rooms and more.
Kawagoe is just 45 minutes from central Tokyo in southwestern Saitama Prefecture. The easiest way to reach Kawagoe by train is to take the Seibu Shinjuku ...
Oct 14, 2022 · Located in peaceful Saitama, Kawagoe is the perfect place to feel like you've stepped back in time to experience ancient Japan.