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Kawagoe, Higashimatsuyama
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Kawagoe, Higashimatsuyama
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Kawagoe, Higashimatsuyama
In the former town of Kawagoe, there is an area called "Kashiya Yokocho" where candy has been made since the early Meiji period. About 20 stores sell nostalgic candies and rice crackers. As it was an important transportation hub during the Edo period, it prospered as a castle town, and many historical buildings such as castle ruins, shrines, and temples remain, making it a designated historical city by the country. Higashimatsuyama is also known as the town of yakitori, with about 50 yakitori shops scattered around the station, making it a recommended spot for foodies.
Kawagoe, Higashimatsuyama
5 Highlights
01
Toki no Kane (Bell Tower of Time)
A wooden bell tower built in the town of storehouses
This is a wooden bell tower built in the town of storehouses. It is a three-story tower with a height of about 16 meters. The sound of the bell ringing four times a day at 6 a.m., noon, 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. allows visitors to fully experience the atmosphere of Koedo Kawagoe.
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Toki no Kane (Bell Tower of Time)
A wooden bell tower built in the town of storehouses
This is a wooden bell tower built in the town of storehouses. It is a three-story tower with a height of about 16 meters. The sound of the bell ringing four times a day at 6 a.m., noon, 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. allows visitors to fully experience the atmosphere of Koedo Kawagoe.
02
Kawagoe Ichibangai
A town with a warehouse-style architecture called "Koedo"
This town has a warehouse-style architecture called "Koedo" that strongly retains the atmosphere of a castle town. There are more than ten candy stores in a row, selling nostalgic candies such as ame and senbei. "Toki no Kane" (Bell of Time), which has become a symbol of Kawagoe, is a must-see.
02
Kawagoe Ichibangai
A town with a warehouse-style architecture called "Koedo"
This town has a warehouse-style architecture called "Koedo" that strongly retains the atmosphere of a castle town. There are more than ten candy stores in a row, selling nostalgic candies such as ame and senbei. "Toki no Kane" (Bell of Time), which has become a symbol of Kawagoe, is a must-see.
03
Higashimatsuyama Yakitori Donburi
A new yakitori donburi marinated in special sauce
This is a new yakitori donburi marinated in a special sauce. The yakitori in Higashimatsuyama City is characterized by the use of pork head meat instead of chicken. The miso sauce is based on white miso and contains a variety of spices such as garlic and red pepper, with different blends used by each restaurant.
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Higashimatsuyama Yakitori Donburi
A new yakitori donburi marinated in special sauce
This is a new yakitori donburi marinated in a special sauce. The yakitori in Higashimatsuyama City is characterized by the use of pork head meat instead of chicken. The miso sauce is based on white miso and contains a variety of spices such as garlic and red pepper, with different blends used by each restaurant.
04
Kawagoe Thick Noodle Yakisoba
Yakisoba with a simple and nostalgic flavor using thick noodles
This is a simple yakisoba made with thick noodles, cabbage, fried egg, and the shop's original secret sauce. As the name suggests, the "noodles are too thick" and are not seen elsewhere. The texture is so chewy that it can be mistaken for yakisoba, and it is addictive.
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Kawagoe Thick Noodle Yakisoba
Yakisoba with a simple and nostalgic flavor using thick noodles
This is a simple yakisoba made with thick noodles, cabbage, fried egg, and the shop's original secret sauce. As the name suggests, the "noodles are too thick" and are not seen elsewhere. The texture is so chewy that it can be mistaken for yakisoba, and it is addictive.
05
Kimono Rental
Stroll through the town's historic streets in a kimono
Kawagoe has many shrines and temples, and the Ichiban-gai and Kashiya Yokocho streets are filled with gourmet sweets. Why not take a walk through the historic streets of Kawagoe in a kimono?
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Kimono Rental
Stroll through the town's historic streets in a kimono
Kawagoe has many shrines and temples, and the Ichiban-gai and Kashiya Yokocho streets are filled with gourmet sweets. Why not take a walk through the historic streets of Kawagoe in a kimono?
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Sweet Potato
The most popular specialty product in Koedo Kawagoe is sweet potato.
In Koedo Kawagoe, there are many gourmet foods that use sweet potatoes, which are a specialty of Kawagoe. Please try various delicious sweet potato gourmet foods such as sweet potato chips and gelato!
Kawagoe Matcha
Kawagoe Matcha is another specialty product of Kawagoe.
Since the Nanboku-cho period, Kawagoe has been known as a region that specializes in Matcha. There are many gourmet foods that use Matcha for eating and walking, such as Matcha Tiramisu, smoothies, and many stylish cafes and Instagram-worthy gourmet foods. It is a place that Matcha lovers cannot resist.
Unagi
A fiercely competitive area where long-established eel shops from the Edo period gather
During the Edo period when eating meat was prohibited, the people of Kawagoe ate eel caught in the Arakawa and Irumagawa rivers. There is a long history of eel shops in Kawagoe, and the eel from these long-established shops is fluffy and delicious.
Koedo Beer
Unprecedented beer made from a specialty sweet potato.
Koedo Beer is a local beer made in Kawagoe. They offer various types of beer, from normal beer to Kawagoe-style beer made from sweet potatoes. It is recommended to compare and find your favorite beer by trying the award-winning Koedo Beer.
Imo-koi
A traditional sweet from Kawagoe, filled with sweet potato and coarse red bean paste.
Imo-koi is a traditional sweet from Kawagoe, filled with sweet potato and coarse red bean paste, wrapped in a dough made from yam and rice flour. It is loved by a wide range of age groups and has been certified as a high-quality brand product by the "Sai-no-Kuni" (Saitama Prefecture). Imo-koi is a perfect souvenir or gift for those who love Kawagoe's gourmet food.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥5,448
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥24,838
Best Season
3~7 Month
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