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Yenina Says: Kitain is a head temple of Tendaishu Buddhist sects in Kanto District built in 830. The fire in 1638 destroyed the temple leaving only the main gate. Iemitsu, the third Tokugaw Shogun ordered the reconstruction on the temple moving some parts of the Edo castle to Kitain...
Yenina Says: Kawagoe was under the influence of Edo culture. Kurazukuri is a symbol of influence of Edo culture. In the golden days there were more than 200 of these buildings, but today only a few dozen are lined up along the main streets of Motomachi, Saiwaicho and Nakacho. Since Tokyo...
Yenina Says: Tokino Kane or Bell Tower is a 16 meter above ground tower that serves as a symbol of Kawagoe. It was rebuilt in 1893 after it was destroyed by a big fire. The first tower was created in 1624. Today you can hear the bell chimes every 6:00 in the morning, 12:00 noon, 3:00 in...
blackinjpn Says: At the Kitain complex, on the spacious temple grounds stands also a Toshogu Shrine, devoted to the spirits of the first Tokugawa shogun Ieyasu, and the Gohyaku Rakan Statues, 540 stone statues of the disciples of Buddha, each with its own facial expression. It s a pleasure...
Kashiyayokocho ( Small lane of tiny candy shops )
hotshot0428 Says: I get this description from tourist brouchure from information center.This lane has long been enjoyed not only by the residents of Kawagoe but also by many visitors. Traditional sweets, such as menthol candies and anko candies ( Anko is a sugared paste of Azuki-beans ), are...
Restaurant FURIN: A good choice
didier06 Says: Located in a historic building built in 1916 ( périod TAISHO 4).This small restaurant offers very good sushis with beautiful présentation and a local beer made from sweet potatoes.Lunch menu around 1500 yens (3 courses with hot tea))beer 660yensamber beer 780 yens
Chittonbee: Vegetarian Noodle House
Yenina Says: The restaurant is run by only one woman. She's the waitress, she's the cashier, she's the cook and she washes the dishes too. I am not sure though if she owns this homey little vegetarian restaurant I ordered Ramen with Vegetable
salisbury3933 Says: It's not difficult to get from Tokyo to Kawagoe, either on the Tobu Tojo line from Ikebukuro, Saikyo line from Shinjuku, or Kawagoe line from Omiya.In addition, Tokyo Metro's Yurakucho line runs some through services onto the Tobu Tojo line that go to Kawagoe (some even...
Seibu Shinjuku Line to Hon Kawagoe
jenfriend Says: 2 ways to Kawagoe, depending where is your location. If you are in Shinjuku, the straight way is by Seibu Shinjuku train from west Shinjuku station to Hon Kawagoe. It takes 1 hour (for express train) and one way costs JPY480. If you are in Ikebukuro, then take JR Tobu Tojo...
blackinjpn Says: One day ticket for the antique bus is 500 yen (buy at the Kawagoe station), you can use at any direction around kawagoe and free kawagoe tourist map
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old fashion city near megapolitan Tokyo - 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...
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This tower is a symbol tower of Kawagoe which bears national and local importance. The first Bell Tower was built in 1624. The present tower was rebuilt after the big fire in 1893. Rising sixteen......
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Kawagoe is known as 'Koedo', or in translation, Little Edo, Edo being the former name of Japan's capital city, Tokyo. Of note is the architecture, particularly that of the stone variety.
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old fashion city near megapolitan Tokyo
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...
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This city is located northwest of Tokyo in Saitama prefecture, 30 mins by train from Ikebukuro (Tokyo), and known locally as "Little Edo". The symbol of the city is "Toki no Kane" a time bell tower,...
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In Japan, it's said to be "one of the 3 major festivals of Kanto". It takes part in the 3rd week on Sat and Sun in October every year. I'm so glad to be here, to be able to feel the traditional...
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