🗺️ Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street小江戸川越一番街商店街

Using the "Shin-Kawaguchi River" that flows to Edo to transport rice and vegetables, "Kawagoe" prospered due to its strategic location. Today, it still boasts charming traditional storehouses, along with several well-preserved historical sites, earning it the nickname "Modern Little Edo." On the main street of Kawagoe, "Koedo Kawagoe Ichiban Street Shopping District," there are over a hundred unique shops, ranging from long-established businesses to the latest stores. This area gathers various specialty shops, including dessert shops that use Kawagoe's local sweet potatoes, eel restaurants, craft beer breweries, and general stores. There is also a rich selection of takeout desserts and gourmet food. Additionally, the "Ohsawa Residence," claimed to be the oldest storehouse in Kawagoe, has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The "Toki no Kane," which chimes four times a day, is a symbolic presence of Kawagoe. These are all must-see attractions in Kawagoe. Strolling through the shopping district while admiring historical buildings and visiting various shops allows one to deeply appreciate the charm of Little Edo Kawagoe.

A charming shopping street lined with traditional Tibetan-style buildings. It features over a hundred shops, including restaurants, Japanese dessert shops, art galleries, and grocery stores. Notable historical sites such as the Important Cultural Property "Oosawa Family Residence" and the symbol of the shopping street, the "Toki no Kane" (Bell of Time), are also well worth a visit.