Written by Jane Pipkin
Affectionately known as Sweets Alley, Kashiya Yokocho is most famous for — unsurprisingly — sweets.
This charming street is packed with a variety of shops including a 110-year-old candy store, a contemporary matcha stand, and even a Chiikawa character shop. If you’re looking to try nostalgic Showa-era treats like dagashi, this is the place to go. You’ll also find a LOT of sweet potato-flavored snacks here.
Walking down Kashiya Yokocho definitely feels like stepping back in time.
Suggested Activity
Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl
Sample local cuisine at the best hole-in-the-wall eateries, experience quirky bars in the Golden Gai area and take a stroll (that's all) through the infamous red-light district
How to get there
From Kawagoe Station, jump on the Kawagoe-02 bus to Hachimandanchi and get off at Fudanotsuji. From there, it is a 3-minute walk. The overall journey takes 11 minutes and costs ¥210.
- 1.1 km from Hon-Kawagoe Station Seibu Shinjuku Line (SS29)
- 1.3 km from Kawagoeshi Station Tōbu Tōjō Line (TJ22)
