Kawagoe sightseeing model course | Explore popular spots in 3 hours!
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Saitama
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Kawagoe
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A popular tourist destination that retains the atmosphere of Edo
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This time
A model course that takes you around popular spots in Kawagoe in about 3 hours and without a car.
I will introduce it here.
There is no need to go through all the model courses introduced!
You can change the order according to the schedule of the day.
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We hope that you will use it as a reference for a fun stroll around Kawagoe.
table of contents
- 1 Kawagoe Sightseeing Model Course Route & Map
- 2 Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
- 3 Confectionery alley
- 4 bell of time
- 5 Kura-zukuri townscape
- 6 Taisho Romantic Dream Street
- 7 Ogawa chrysanthemum
- 8 Little Edo Kura-sato
- 9 Tour Kawagoe with a model course!
- 10 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Kawagoe Sightseeing Model Course Route & Map
As mentioned above, This Kawagoe sightseeing model course will take you around without a car (on foot and by bus) .
There are many
Kawagoe
Activities Japan editorial department has selected carefully selected tourist spots!
Popular power spot・
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
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Kawagoe is famous for sightseeing in Kawagoe, which is known as "Little Edo", where the atmosphere of the Edo period remains. kimono A recommended way to enjoy it is to take a walk in you know!
Rental plan that includes hair set and dressing There are many, so find the experience you're interested in and make a reservation.
The set includes kimono rental, dressing, and free hair styling, so you don't have to bring anything! Why not take a walk around Kawagoe in a kimono! ? There are over 1000 types of designed kimonos! Please choose your favorite kimono at the store.
The set includes kimono rental, dressing, and free hair styling, so you don't have to bring anything! Why not take a walk around Kawagoe in a kimono! ? There are over 1000 types of designed kimonos! Please choose your favorite kimono at the store.
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
About 35 minutes walk from Kawagoe Station on Tobu Railway.
Approximately 15 minutes by bus
You can access it relatively easily.
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
is an old shrine that has been revered in the Kawagoe area for over a thousand years.
It is said to have been founded during the Kofun period, and since the Muromachi period, it has been worshiped by the powerful people who ruled the area for generations.
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Of the five deities that are enshrined, two of the four deities are husband and wife deities, and are said to be dedicated to marital harmony. Matchmaking power spot It is popular as
In addition, of course you can visit the shrine,
Purchasing amulets related to matchmaking and encounters is a popular way for tourists to enjoy themselves.
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An amulet wrapped around a pebble in the temple grounds.
Enmusubi ball
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It is said that if you take it home and cherish it, you will be blessed with a good match, and it is a particularly popular matchmaking item.
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Be sure to check it out when you visit on a girls' trip or as a couple.
Address: 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Confectionery alley
About 10 minutes walk from Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.
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Kashiya Yokocho
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A popular tourist spot lined with multiple sweet shops
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Along the retro cobblestone streets, there are shops that give you a sense of history.
Although it's called a confectionery alley, the stores range from sweets to salty gourmet food!
`` which sells candies made with raw strawberries and grapes, as well as large-sized fu sweets.
Matsuriku Seika
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Miyakoya
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Plenty of shops perfect for eating while walking
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Why not enjoy a slightly nostalgic food tour with your friends or loved ones, visiting sweets and candy stores that interest you?
Address: 2 Motomachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
bell of time
About 5 minutes walk from Kashiya Yokocho.
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The bell of time
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Kawagoe
The town's bell tower has been loved since ancient times.
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The bell tower that remains today is the fourth generation, rebuilt in 1894 (Meiji 27)!
The first bell tower was built in the early Edo period by Tadakatsu Sakai, the lord of Kawagoe Castle.
It has been with.
The bell tower, which is 3 stories above ground and approximately 16 meters high, is a symbol of Little Edo! It stands out from the retro streets of Kawagoe and is large and eye-catching.
Adjust the composition well and take great shots that are typical of Kawagoe, with the Little Edo townscape and the bell of time in the background. .
Bell ringing is held at
4 times every day at 6:00, 12:00, 15:00, and 18:00
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Why not choose a time in advance to visit and listen to the classic time signal ringing through the city?
Address: 15-7 Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Kura-zukuri townscape
In front of the bell of time.
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Kura-zukuri townscape
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The old-fashioned townscape that stretches along the "Little Edo Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street" facing the bell of time
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Along the street, there are rows of townhouses with dark plasterwork and massive buildings.
The storehouse-style townscape was created after the great Kawagoe Fire that occurred in 1893 (Meiji 26).
The use of earthen storehouses, which are less combustible than traditional Japanese architecture made of wood and paper, created a distinctive landscape lined with rows of storehouse-style townhouses that are resistant to the spread of fire and flying flames.
thick double door or, A huge onigawara roof overlooking the city Such, A must-see for its stately design and construction, which is different from typical townhouses. you know!
There are many shopping and gourmet spots in the townscape that operate in warehouse-style townhouses.
Why not enjoy souvenir shopping and eating while enjoying the scenery typical of Little Edo Kawagoe?
Address: Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Taisho Romantic Dream Street
About 5 minutes walk from the warehouse-style townscape.
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Taisho Romantic Dream Street
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A shopping street characterized by a retro landscape with a mix of Japanese and Western architecture
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From the Taisho to Showa periods, it was one of the prefecture's leading shopping streets, ``Ginza Shopping District'', and for a time it was a lively arcade street.
After the arcade was removed in the early Heisei era, the street developed into an attractive street with the atmosphere of old shops and townhouses remaining.
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It is gaining popularity as a retro tourist destination with a different taste from the warehouse-style townscape mentioned above.
Lined along the cobblestone streets are not only classic townhouses, but also signboard buildings with flat exteriors reminiscent of the Taisho to Showa eras!
The power lines are placed underground, providing a clear view of the street without poles.
In addition to enjoying the scenery, it is also recommended to enjoy shopping and gourmet food at the long-established stores and signboard buildings that have been around since the Edo period along the street. you know.
Experience the cute and nostalgic Taisho Roman atmosphere in your own way with your lover or friends.
Address: Renjakucho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, Nakacho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Ogawa chrysanthemum
It is located one street north of Taisho Roman Yume-dori.
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Ogaki chrysanthemum (Ogakiku)
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A restaurant specializing in eel dishes that has been popular in Kawagoe for a long time.
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Founded in 1807 (Bunka 4), during the late Edo period!
The current store is a three-story wooden building, which is rare in Kawagoe, and was rebuilt in the early Taisho era.
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Even today, more than 200 years after its establishment, the 7th generation owner continues to serve exquisite eel dishes using recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation.
The recommended menu is definitely ``
Unaju
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The thick, aromatic grilled eel is well seasoned with Ichiko's original sauce.
If you want to enjoy eel simply,
A plate of ``
Kabayaki
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meal set
We also recommend ordering `` and enjoying it set meal style.
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In addition to eel, they also offer rice bowls made with domestic beef and chicken, so even those who don't like seafood are welcome.
Enjoy a slightly luxurious lunch time by ordering what you like as a couple or with friends.
The snacks are also typical of an eel specialty store.
Umaki
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Bone bone
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Extensive one-dish menu
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served raw Kawagoe You can also enjoy drinking lunch with craft beer or local sake!
Address: 3-22 Nakamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Little Edo Kura-sato
About 10 minutes walk from Ogawa Kiku.
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Little Edo Kurari
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A tourist complex near the center of Kawagoe
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It is characterized by its huge white walls and storehouse-style exterior that can be seen even from a distance.
The current location used to be the former Kagamiyama Sake Brewery, a sake brewery founded in the Meiji era, which has been renovated and is now in use.
On the spacious grounds, there are `` Meiji storehouse "" Taishozo "" Showa storehouse ” and are named after the period in which they were built. .
Meijigura is a souvenir shop `` Souvenir shop ”, Taishozo has a restaurant that uses ingredients from Kawagoe. Meal place ”, Showakura is a place where you can taste and compare local Saitama sake. Kikizake place Each brewery has a different concept for its shop.
Among them, Meiji Kura has a variety of shops selling everything from alcoholic beverages such as sake and craft beer to sweets and accessories, so there is a lot to see!
It's the perfect spot to buy Kawagoe souvenirs.
Stop by at the end of the Kawagoe sightseeing model course and look for wonderful Kawagoe souvenirs and souvenirs!
Address: 1-10-1 Shintomicho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
Tour Kawagoe with a model course!
This time A one-day model course that takes you around Kawagoe's popular spots in 3 hours. We have featured!
Kawagoe is visited by many tourists throughout the year, and there are many spots that you can enjoy even for a short time.
Please refer to this special feature and try sightseeing in Kawagoe on a model course.
*The contents of this article are current as of February 2024.
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