You have a choice of three railway companies offering a quick and easy rail trip from central Tokyo to Kawagoe, which was once a major supplier of all types of commodities.

Today you can get a taste of the old days in Japan as you walk through the historic Warehouse District which is lined with Kurazukuri (ancient clay-walled buildings and residences) from the Edo period.

The Kitain Temple is worth a visit to see the last remaining remnants of the Edo Castle and more than 500 stone statues of the disciples of Buddha. You can get an overview of the history of Kawagoe at the Kawagoe City Museum. You should not leave without visiting Candy Alley to buy traditional Japanese sweet treats.

Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

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