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With its main street, lined by massive kurazukuri (warehouse style) buildings, the former castle town of Kawagoe has retained a certain atmosphere reminiscent of past centuries. Consequently, the city has been nicknamed "Little Edo" (Edo is Tokyo's former name).

Kawagoe is an easy day excursion from Tokyo, only half an hour northwest of Ikebukuro.

Attractions

Kitain Temple (2) Featuring a former building of Edo Castle. Kurazukuri Street (1) Historic, warehouse style buildings. Kashiya Yokocho (3) A narrow alley lined by candy stores. Honmaru Goten (4) Kawagoe Castle's only remaining building. City Museum (5) Good introduction to Kawagoe's history.

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Orientation

Orientation How to get to and around Kawagoe. About transportation in Japan

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Users who have been to Kawagoe: 119
Most visited: Ranked 37th out of 106 destinations

Rating by users:		recommended (75/100, 60 votes)
Rating by staff:		recommended
Overall Rating:		interesting

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