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Kurazukuri Warehouse Street (Koedo Kawagoe old town)

蔵造りの町並み

Kawagoe, Saitama · near Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) (15 min walk)

Kurazukuri Warehouse Street (Koedo Kawagoe old town) in Kawagoe, Saitama. A ~400m 'Little Edo' street of black clay-walled Edo-style warehouses and the Toki-no-Kane bell tower, full of snack stalls to try.

Why children love it: A ~400m 'Little Edo' street of black clay-walled Edo-style warehouses and the Toki-no-Kane bell tower, full of snack stalls to try.

Honest drawbacks: It is a busy through-road with car traffic and narrow pavements, and gets crowded on weekends.

Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
1.5h
Opening hours
Open public street at all times; individual clay-walled kura shops keep their own hours, generally daytime.
Price
Free to walk the street; individual shops and snacks are paid. The landmark Toki-no-Kane bell tower stands on the street.
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
outdoor

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