Kawagoe Historic Merchant Houses

Preserved Edo-period town in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. The 'sanmachi' district features merchant houses and sake breweries on both sides of narrow streets. Designated as a National Important Traditional Building Preservation District. Preserves history as former center of Hida's political and economic power. Attracts over 2 million visitors annually as the heart of Hida region tourism.

The warehouse-style townscape of Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, is particularly renowned. Over 200 buildings from the Edo to Meiji periods remain. Called 'Little Edo,' Edo atmosphere lives on. Numerous historic structures like the Time Bell are preserved. Attracting approximately 2.5 million visitors annually, representing the Kanto region's major attraction.

Known as 'Little Edo' for its preserved kurazukuri warehouse-style buildings, this Saitama tourist destination retains the ambiance of the Edo period with its iconic Bell Tower and Candy Alley. A popular retro day-trip destination from Tokyo.

District in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture preserving Edo-period buildings. 'Ichibangai' street features warehouse-style merchant houses and storehouses. Retains history as an Edo castle town. Old townscape used as filming location for films and dramas. Attracts over 2 million visitors annually. Represents Saitama's tourism. Important cultural heritage transmitting Edo culture to present day.

A district in Kawagoe, Saitama, with preserved Edo-period architecture. Characterized by distinctive 'kura-zukuri' warehouse-style construction. Historic storehouses and townhouses still function as shops. Approximately 2.5 million visitors annually, popular for experiencing Edo atmosphere in an urban setting.

A district in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, with approximately 100 Edo-period merchant houses. Both the Kamitown and Shimotown areas are preserved with complete retention of Edo-period architectural styles including earthen walls and latticed windows. Designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings in 1999. One of Gifu Prefecture's top tourist attractions with about 2 million annual visitors.

A district preserving Edo-period castle town scenery in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, nicknamed 'Little Edo.' Featuring rows of traditional kura (storehouse) buildings and temples alongside landmarks like the Time Bell, it attracts approximately 3.5 million visitors annually. It exemplifies Kanto's premier historical district offering authentic Edo atmosphere.