Written by Jane Pipkin
Although Kawagoe is mostly known for its Edo-style architecture, Taisho Roman-dori — a different street — showcases the atmosphere of the Showa era.
Down this street, you’ll find old-school coffee shops, restaurants, and local shops. The street is also decorated with koinobori (carp streamers), making it a great backdrop for photos.
How to get there
From Kawagoe Station, take the Kawagoe-01 bus to Shinmeicho Shako and get off at Renkeiji Temple. From there it is a 2-minute walk to this street. In total, it takes around 7 minutes and costs ¥210.
大正浪漫夢通り
17-1, Renjakucho, Kawagoe, Saitama
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-Sun
Free
- 0.6 km from Hon-Kawagoe Station Seibu Shinjuku Line (SS29)
- 0.9 km from Kawagoeshi Station Tōbu Tōjō Line (TJ22)
