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The warehouse district of Kawagoe is known for these kurazukuri buildings, old merchant warehouses built in a traditional style.

The warehouse district of Kawagoe is known for these kurazukuri buildings, old merchant warehouses built in a traditional style.

46. The City of Kawagoe

May 18, 2020 by Jason Nieling in Cities

Kawagoe is a historically significant city near Tokyo that still reflects elements of traditional culture and architecture. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the many things to experience in Kawagoe!



46. The City of Kawagoe
Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin

Topics Covered:

  • Crea Mall

  • Kita-in Temple

  • Warehouse District: Kawagoe Kurazukuri Museum — Kashiya Yokocho (Candy Alley) — Toki no Kane (Bell Tower) — Kimono Rental

  • Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

  • Kawagoe Castle Ruins

  • Events: Koedo Kawagoe Spring Festival — Kawagoe Million Lights Summer Festival — Kawagoe Hikawa Festival — Kawagoe Festival Museum

  • How to get to Kawagoe

May 18, 2020 /Jason Nieling
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