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Toki no Kane, a 16-meter wooden bell tower, has chimed four times daily since the Edo period. Stroll through Kawagoe's historic Kurazukuri Zone to hear this living tradition amid traditional warehouse buildings.

Step back in time at Candy Alley, where traditional Japanese confectionery shops line a historic cobblestone street. Sample handcrafted sweets like karinto and rice crackers in this nostalgic slice of old Japan.

This 6th-century shrine draws couples seeking romantic blessings with its matchmaking powers. During summer, thousands of colorful wind chimes create a magical atmosphere during the Enmusubi Festival.

Explore the Honmaru Goten, one of Japan's few remaining castle palaces from the feudal era. Inside, spacious tatami rooms and traditional gardens transport visitors to the world of Edo-period samurai lords.

This serene 11th-century shrine offers spiritual blessings for victory, matchmaking, and health. Visit the sacred ginkgo tree, believed to bring love, and the attentive "listening statue" of Prince Shotoku.

Step back in time along Kurazukuri no Machinami's clay-walled warehouses, where Edo-period architecture creates "Little Edo." Explore traditional shops in historic buildings.

This museum chronicles Kawagoe's evolution from ancient times through its "Little Edo" period with detailed dioramas. Explore relics and replicas that illuminate Japanese cultural traditions in this intimate setting.

This museum preserves 370 years of Kawagoe Festival heritage with authentic floats and costumes. Visit on Sundays to experience live musical performances that bring Japan's cultural traditions to life.