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The exterior of the Starbucks Kawagoe Kanetsuki-dori store, showing its traditional wooden design and noren curtain.

Location, Saitama

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…

Nobu
2026年2月22日

The iconic Kurazukuri merchant houses line the main street of Kawagoe, transporting visitors back to the Edo period.

Location, Saitama

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…

Nobu
2026年2月21日
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Starbucks in a Kimono: A Guide to Kawagoe’s Most Beautiful Coffee Shop

Kawagoe Sightseeing Guide: A Perfect Day Trip to Little Edo

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