Kawagoe

Step back in time at Candy Alley, where traditional Japanese confectionery shops line a historic cobblestone street. Sample handcrafted sweets like karinto and rice crackers in this nostalgic slice of old Japan.

Toki no Kane, a 16-meter wooden bell tower, has chimed four times daily since the Edo period. Stroll through Kawagoe's historic Kurazukuri Zone to hear this living tradition amid traditional warehouse buildings.

Step back in time along Kurazukuri no Machinami's clay-walled warehouses, where Edo-period architecture creates "Little Edo." Explore traditional shops in historic buildings.

This 6th-century shrine draws couples seeking romantic blessings with its matchmaking powers. During summer, thousands of colorful wind chimes create a magical atmosphere during the Enmusubi Festival.

Explore the Honmaru Goten, one of Japan's few remaining castle palaces from the feudal era. Inside, spacious tatami rooms and traditional gardens transport visitors to the world of Edo-period samurai lords.

Learn about the local history of Kawagoe with a stop at Renkeiji Temple. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

This museum chronicles Kawagoe's evolution from ancient times through its "Little Edo" period with detailed dioramas. Explore relics and replicas that illuminate Japanese cultural traditions in this intimate setting.

You can browse the exhibits at Hattori Folk Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Kawagoe. Make time to visit the monuments and temples while you're in the area.