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A landmark of Koedo Kawagoe that tells the time
Kawagoe is only about an hour away from the center of Tokyo, and it is a city where you can enjoy the quaint streets. One of the most famous tourist landmarks in this city is the Bell of Time. It is a landmark with a striking presence in the street lined with old-fashioned warehouses.
The bell rings four times a day at 6:00 a.m., noon, 3:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. The bell is a three-story wooden tower about 16 meters high.
The temple was built about 400 years ago. It is said to have been built by Tadakatsu Sakai, a feudal lord of Kawagoe. It has been repeatedly destroyed by fire, and the current building is the fourth generation. It was reconstructed because of the Kawagoe fire in 1893, It has become an indispensable and beloved symbol for the people of the city. In 1958, it was designated as a tangible cultural asset by Kawagoe City. Moreover, in 1996, it was selected as one of the "100 Best Soundscapes to Preserve" in Japan.
In the old days, the bell was rung at a fixed time by the bell keeper, but now it is a mechanical bell. The sound of the bells, however, is still the same as in the past. If you hear the sound of the bell while strolling in Kawagoe, be sure to listen carefully.
Landmark of Koedo Kawagoe Bell of Time
The site has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best soundscapes to preserve.
The surrounding area is a town of warehouses built around the city.
Confectioner's Alley, where you can enjoy eating and drinking.
Confectioner's Alley, where you can enjoy eating and drinking.
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歴史ある街。駅周辺は現代の街。駅から離れるにつれて大正〜江戸時代にタイムスリップしていくところが面白い。老舗の和菓子屋「くらづくり本舗」のぽくぽくという芋菓子がオススメ。
藏之街川越老街街頭漫步～
天氣好心情也好～👌
時之鐘~有洋溢著日式復古情懷~~也在藏造老街中,格外有特色.讚~
川越大量保留了舊時代建築遺跡，老街道走起來特有感覺，有各式各樣的店舖還有星巴克咖啡一點也不會突兀。
離東京不遠的江戶川越。週邊小店林立咖啡廳 餐廳，逛起來很放鬆沒有市區的喧囂，小城的寧靜之美
