Edo Period Castle Town of Kawagoe

#japantrip Explore the Edo Period Castle Town of Kawagoe and Its Warehouse District✨

The streets of Kawagoe City are lined with traditional “kurazukuri” warehouse buildings designed to prevent the spread of fires. Home to numerous historical structures, it presents a vivid snapshot of Tokyo as it was 400 years ago during the Edo Period. Kawagoe was once a castle town, and is steeped in the legacy of the Tokugawa Shogunate with treasures like the Honmaru Goten Palace of Kawagoe Castle and more.

Kawagoe is also a hub of culinary delights, like traditional Japanese confectionery such as manju and dango, trendy photo-worthy desserts, and casual street food.🍡 A must-try is the local specialty—sweet potatoes! There are lots of sweet potato treats in Kawagoe sure to delight!🍠

Post by KrisAdventure_19 | May 14, 2024