Koedo

Kawagoe is also known as Koedo. It received the name of Koedo because of its street lined with old stately buildings. Many of which were built in the edo era and preserved or restored.

Kawagoe is a former castle town during the edo period. The castle is no longer standing but the old buildings surrounding the castle remain.

A walk through the many streets and alleys of Koedo is like a walk back in time. As you walk through the streets, you can imagine people walking in their kimonos and palanquins being carried by men. Almost like being in a samurai movie.

There are few doors to be seen in these buildings. There are wood sliding shutters that hide a sliding glass or wood door. No doors to pull out.

Many of the buildings have a shira-kabe fascade. Shira-kabe is the white washed walls of buildings.

The roofs of the buildings are covered with Japanese tile.

The bell tower is a famous landmark of Kawagoe. The bell is rung three times a day.