Indulge your sweet tooth with pink and purple soft serve while exploring Kawagoe’s nostalgic old streets
Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department, compiled and reported
Located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, this area features charming traditional shopping streets that preserve the atmosphere of the Edo period, offering a glimpse into Japan’s history, culture, and social development. The well-preserved traditional buildings from the mid-Edo period still carry a strong cultural vibe, showcasing the charm and diversity of architecture from centuries ago, and exuding a unique historical ambiance.
Ichibangai is the most distinctive area in Little Edo Kawagoe (Image source / Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street)
Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Goten is a Saitama Prefecture-designated historic site, built in 1848. It was the former residence of the “daimyo,” the rulers of the samurai class in Japan (Image source / japancastle)
In Kawagoe’s Kurazukuri Yokocho, you can enjoy soft serve ice cream that’s sure to delight your girly heart (Image source / Ryo Kamonoue)
Savor rich purple sweet potato soft serve with sweet potato sticks (Image source / Kawagoe Suizenban)
The bell tower still functions as a time-telling landmark today, symbolizing Kawagoe’s historical character (Image source / Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street)
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