🏮 Travel back in time to the Edo period and visit Kawagoe (Kawagoe) 🇯🇵

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Kawagoe, a small city in Saitama Prefecture, is nicknamed "Koedo" or "Little Edo" for its pristine preservation of the Edo period's Kurazukuri (traditional warehouse-style buildings). This makes it a popular day trip destination from Tokyo, offering a truly authentic journey back in time to the samurai era.

📸 Must-see highlights in Little Edo
The heart of Kawagoe is the Kurazukuri no Machinami (traditional warehouse-style buildings).
🔹Toki no Kane (Bell Tower): The city's most prominent symbol, this towering wooden bell tower still chimes with the time of day.
🔹Kashiya Yokocho (Sweets Alley): A narrow alley lined with shops selling traditional Japanese sweets (Wagashi), traditional sweets, and Kawagoe's famous sweet potato treats.
🔹Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine: This ancient shrine is famous for its blessings for love and finding a partner. The atmosphere is tranquil.

🚂 Access: Convenient and fast from Tokyo.

Getting to Kawagoe is easy and quick, making it a great day trip.
• From Ikebukuro Station: Take the Tobu Tojo Line (Express/Semi-Express) to Kawagoeshi Station or Kawagoe Station. The journey takes only about 30-40 minutes and is relatively inexpensive.
• From Shinjuku Station: Take the Seibu Shinjuku Line to Hon-Kawagoe Station, the closest station to the old town area. The journey takes about 50-60 minutes.
• Special Passes: For international travelers, there are special-priced passes, such as Tobu's Kawagoe Discount Pass or SEIBU KAWAGOE PASS, which include round-trip train fares, offering even greater savings.
Once you arrive at the station, The old town is easily accessible on foot (approximately 10-20 minutes), or you can take the Co-Edo Loop Bus, which conveniently circles around major tourist attractions.

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