Kurazukuri Street: Kawagoe’s Warehouse District (Ichibangai)
Ichibangai, Kawagoe's Kurazukuri street: about 30 black clay-walled Edo warehouses born from the 1893 fire, the 1792 Osawa House, the bell tower and red postbox — what to see and when.
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Kawagoe Photo Spots: A Dawn-to-Dusk Photo Walk
A photographer's guide to Kawagoe: the best photo spots in Little Edo and exactly when to shoot each — come at dawn or blue hour and beat the crowds on the warehouse streets.
Toki no Kane: Kawagoe’s Bell Tower (Times, History & Photos)
Toki no Kane, Kawagoe's ~16 m wooden bell tower in the Little Edo warehouse district, rings 4 times a day. Its history, ringing times, how to photograph it, and what's nearby.
Starbucks in a Kimono: A Guide to Kawagoe’s Most Beautiful Coffee Shop
In the heart of Kawagoe, a town affectionately known as “Little Edo,” lies a Starbucks unlike any other. Steps away from the iconic Toki no Kane (Bell of Time) tower, the Starbucks Coffee Kawagoe Kanetsuki-dori store masterfully blends the world’s…
Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Goten: A Glimpse into Samurai Lord Life in Little Edo
Step back in time in Kawagoe, a city affectionately known as “Little Edo,” and discover one of its most precious historical treasures: the Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Goten. As the only surviving palace building of its kind in eastern Japan, this…
Kawagoe Sightseeing Guide: A Perfect Day Trip to Little Edo
Just 30 minutes from the bustle of central Tokyo, the city of Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture offers a journey back in time. Known affectionately as “Little Edo” (Koedo), its streets preserve the atmosphere of Japan’s feudal past, alongside architectural treasures…