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About this spot
Kawagoe Ichibangai Kurazukuri Streetscape, a leading sightseeing spot in Saitama Prefecture, is an area where the scenery feels like time-traveling back to the Edo period. Lined with "kurazukuri" buildings rebuilt after the Great Fire of Kawagoe in 1893, with their black plaster walls and large roofs, its imposing appearance is stunning. The town's symbol, the "Toki no Kane" (Bell of Time), still rings out four times a day with a sound full of history. Nearby you will also find the "Kashiya Yokocho" (Candy Alley) lined with nostalgic candy shops, street food featuring sweet potato sweets, a local specialty, and stylish old-house cafes, all packed together. Renting a kimono for your stroll will make your photos even better. It is a nostalgic sightseeing spot less than an hour from Tokyo, ideal for weekend family trips, girls' trips, or a relaxing solo walk through history.
Last updated March 28, 2026