Kawagoe
Kawagoe, Tokyo
Little Edo, 30 minutes from Ikebukuro. A whole main street of preserved clay-walled warehouse buildings, a candy alley unchanged for a century, and the photogenic Toki no Kane bell tower. The easiest old-Japan hit from Tokyo.
Nearest station Kawagoe (Tobu Tojo Line)
Cost ¥
Time needed Half day
Best time Weekday mornings
Insider tip
Go on a weekday, weekend crowds are heavy. The sweet potato everything (chips, ice cream, beer) is the local specialty and better than it sounds.
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Good to know
- How do I get to Kawagoe?
- The nearest station is Kawagoe (Tobu Tojo Line). Kawagoe is in Kawagoe, Tokyo.
- How much does Kawagoe cost?
- Kawagoe is budget-friendly, marked ¥ on our price scale.
- How long do you need at Kawagoe?
- Plan for half day.
- When is the best time to visit Kawagoe?
- Weekday mornings.
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