KANETSUKI STREET/TAISHO ROMAN DORI STREET

Both these streets are close and actually branch out from the main Kurazukuri Street. Kanetsuki Street is famous for their old clock tower that was constructed in the early 1600s (reconstructed several times) which chimes at 6am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm. It is considered as one of the Best 100 sounds of Japan. A long this road you can find many popular food stands. You can even find a Starbucks in the the form of an old traditional building!

On Taisho Roman Dori, there are roughly 30 stores lined up on 200 meters of streets designed from the Taisho period (1912-1926). Some of the stores has been in business for over 100 years! It lies directly between Kurazukuri Street and Hon-Kawagoe Station if you’re looking to check it out on the way to the station.

Photo Credit: Matcha JP

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Hours: Stores are typically open around 10am - 8pm

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How to get there: From Kawagoe Station, take the Tobu Bus to Kurazuki Street