The 'Warehouse district' of Kawagoe, aka, Kurazukuri with its line of Edo period merchant houses and shops

Kawagoe Guide: Experience The Unique Japan Post Town From Edo Period Bell Towers to Taisho Era Streets

Just a little away from the bustling futuristic city of Tokyo, lies a historic town where the echoes of a bygone era can still be heard today. This town in Japan, where its streets are riddled with samurai-period buildings is known as Kawagoe. Embarking on a day trip to Kawagoe is a pilgrimage through multiple centuries where you can go back to more than a … Continue reading Kawagoe Guide: Experience The Unique Japan Post Town From Edo Period Bell Towers to Taisho Era Streets

9 of Japan’s Edo Period Cities & Samurai Districts: Old Edo Towns, Nakasendo Trails, and Castle Towns Takes Travelers Back to the 1600s

Stroll along the same old streets that the samurais and feudal lords once did. Tucked between Japan’s beautiful hills and nature, these historic towns of The Land of The Rising sun stand strong as they had in the 1600s with the same medieval buildings and architecture still inviting travelers today. These old towns in Japan can be found in various prefectures and districts with the … Continue reading 9 of Japan’s Edo Period Cities & Samurai Districts: Old Edo Towns, Nakasendo Trails, and Castle Towns Takes Travelers Back to the 1600s