Exploring Kawagoe’s Timeless Kurazukuri Street

When you’re planning a trip to Tokyo, everyone tells you to take at least one day to escape the neon lights and see "traditional Japan." For most travelers, the choice quickly narrows down to two famous historical towns just outside the city: Kawagoe and Kamakura....

Step off the train in Kawagoe, and you are soon transported back to the old Edo period. With its beautifully preserved clay-walled merchant houses, historic time bell tower, and nostalgic samurai-era streets, Kawagoe is easily one of the most photogenic towns in all...

If you are looking to step back in time and experience Old Japan without traveling hours away from Tokyo, a Kawagoe day trip from Tokyo is the ultimate getaway. Located just 30 to 45 minutes from central Tokyo stations, this historic town—affectionately known as...