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Kashiya Yokocho (Penny Candy Lane)

菓子屋横丁

Kawagoe, Saitama · near Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) (18 min walk)

Kashiya Yokocho (Penny Candy Lane) in Kawagoe, Saitama. A short cobbled lane of old-fashioned candy and dagashi shops where kids can pick out traditional Japanese sweets and giant snacks.

Why children love it: A short cobbled lane of old-fashioned candy and dagashi shops where kids can pick out traditional Japanese sweets and giant snacks.

Honest drawbacks: It is a compact lane that can feel crowded, and shop opening days/hours are irregular.

Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
1h
Opening hours
An open ~80m lane; most candy shops open daytime and many close by late afternoon/on some weekdays.
Price
Free to enter the lane; pay for candy/snacks at individual shops.
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
outdoor

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