Kawagoe: A Day Trip to Little Edo

#kawagoe A day trip to Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan, is an excellent choice for travelers looking to experience a taste of traditional Japanese culture and history without venturing too far from Tokyo. Kawagoe, often referred to as "Little Edo," is famous for its well-preserved Edo-period (1603-1868) architecture. The train from Tokyo to Kawagoe on the Tobu Tojo Line from Ikebukuro Station only takes around 30-40 minutes. Visit the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, which is a great place to relax and take some pictures. You can also fish for a red snapper omikuji (300 yen), a charm that is also a good souvenir. The Ichibangai Street is a shopping street offering a wide variety of restaurants and shops selling local specialties including snacks made from sweet potato. The Kawagoe Sake Museum has a tasting room that provides the perfect chance to indulge in a tasting session of premium sake brands from local breweries, costing 500 yen for three shots.