Description
Kawagoe, about 1hour from Tokyo by train, is one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations, famous for its Edo-style warehouses.
The development of Kawagoe dates back to the Edo period, 400 years ago. Kawagoe prospered as a distribution base for transporting goods, and it was also a bustling castle town. There are many places of high historical value in Kawagoe, including temples, shrines, and the Kawagoe Castle. Since the town has many historical aspects, Kawagoe is sometimes called “Ko-Edo” (small Edo town).
Visiting Kawagoe is like stepping back in time to hundreds of years ago in Japan.
Your tour guide will introduce you to the history and specialties of Kawagoe!