Also known as “Little Edo” for its scenic traditional townscape, Kawagoe is definitely worth a visit in Japan!
HOW TO GET THERE It’s only 30 min by express train on the Tobu Tojo Line from Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo. Tobu also offers a Kawagoe Discount Pass to foreign tourists, which provides a round trip between Ikebukuro and Kawagoe as well as discounts at select establishments. There is also a premium version, which includes unlimited rides on select local buses.
WHAT TO DO – Hikawa Shrine – Well-known as a shrine of relationships and matchmaking. Don’t miss the Tunnel of Ema! – Kashiya Yokocho – This is the famous Candy Alley. Kawagoe is known for their traditional sweets! – Ichiban-gai street – Great shopping street with many nice shops! – Tokinokane Bell Tower – Iconic Kawagoe spot! The bell rings mechanically four times a day at 6am, noon, 3pm and 6pm – Starbucks Kawagoe – Weaving the traditional with the new, this Starbucks is often named as one of the most beautiful and must-visit Starbucks in the world – Kitain Temple – The 500+ stone statues are worth seeing!
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Also known as “Little Edo” for its scenic traditional townscape, Kawagoe is definitely worth a visit in Japan!
HOW TO GET THERE
It’s only 30 min by express train on the Tobu Tojo Line from Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo. Tobu also offers a Kawagoe Discount Pass to foreign tourists, which provides a round trip between Ikebukuro and Kawagoe as well as discounts at select establishments. There is also a premium version, which includes unlimited rides on select local buses.
WHAT TO DO
– Hikawa Shrine – Well-known as a shrine of relationships and matchmaking. Don’t miss the Tunnel of Ema!
– Kashiya Yokocho – This is the famous Candy Alley. Kawagoe is known for their traditional sweets!
– Ichiban-gai street – Great shopping street with many nice shops!
– Tokinokane Bell Tower – Iconic Kawagoe spot! The bell rings mechanically four times a day at 6am, noon, 3pm and 6pm
– Starbucks Kawagoe – Weaving the traditional with the new, this Starbucks is often named as one of the most beautiful and must-visit Starbucks in the world
– Kitain Temple – The 500+ stone statues are worth seeing!
Would you visit Kawagoe?