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A shopping district imbued with historical ambiance.
"Kawagoe," which thrived as a crucial point for transporting food such as rice and vegetables to Edo using the "Shingashi River," still retains its historical charm. The town is lined with traditional storehouses, preserving the vibes of yesteryears. Owing to these traces of the past, it's fondly referred to as the modern-day Little Edo.
At the heart of Kawagoe is the "Koedo Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street," where over 100 unique shops, ranging from long-established ones to the latest entrants, can be found. The district offers an array of attractions, from local Kawagoe sweets made from sweet potatoes to eel specialty restaurants, craft beer outlets, and general stores. There's also a wide variety of take-out sweets and gourmet foods available.
Among the highlights are the "Osawa House Residence," which is said to be the oldest storehouse in Kawagoe and designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, and the symbolic "Time Bell Tower" of Kawagoe, which chimes four times a day. Wander around, soak in the historical architecture, drop by various shops, and immerse yourself in the essence of Koedo Kawagoe.
The picturesque shopping district with a line-up of traditional storehouse buildings.
The iconic "Time Bell Tower" representing Koedo Kawagoe.
The nationally designated Important Cultural Property, "Osawa House Residence."
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
A shopping district map in multiple foreign languages.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Are there restrooms available?
There are 3 public restroom.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
Koedo Kawagoe has such an old-school streetscape. Walking around is really exciting!
There are tons of shops lined up on both sides of the main road people use every day (it’s also a bus route).
Traffic is pretty heavy, so be careful not to step too far out into the street!
You can still see buildings and streets from the Edo to Showa periods here.
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