Kawagoe is a town that can do sightseeing in a day.
It is a much smaller town than Kamakura. It has nicknamed Koedo, which means "little Edo.
Visitors can enjoy souvenirs and refreshments in the rows of warehouses made of black plaster.
You can also enjoy a place called "Okashi Yokocho," which retains the atmosphere of old Japan. Kawagoe is famous for the Toki no Kane, Time bell tower, a building where the people of that time rang a bell to tell the time.
Part of the Kawagoe Castle remains and has been restored. There is also a museum, so if you are interested, you may want to stop by.
Kita-in Temple, another famous temple, was not visited this time.
It is possible to rent a kimono at a kimono rental shop for sightseeing. I often saw both foreign and Japanese tourists touring around in yukata, summer kimono.
It takes one hour from Shinjuku, Seibu Shinjuku Station by express train with no express fee.
※There is special express fee train, too.
Since it is inland, it is advisable to take water etc. when sightseeing in summer to avoid heat stroke.
Enjoy light trip in local area!!
