点评:Kawagoe, Japan, famously known as "Little Edo", rose to prominence in 1457 with the construction of Kawagoe Castle. Located in Saitama Prefecture, just 30 minutes northwest of Tokyo, its strategic and commercial success peaked during the Edo Period (1603–1868) as a vital supply hub and defensive outpost for the Shogun's capital. Just half an hour by train from Tokyo. (*Britannica, Kupi.com, japan-experience.com) Most of the roughly 30 remaining kurazukuri warehouses lining the main street were built immediately following the 1893 fire. They are over 130 years old and look exactly as they did in the late 1800s.
Makes a great day trip or 1/2 day trip. We visited a temple, then walked the popular shopping streets popping in at a few cafes and shops. Go early because some things close early evening. It's definitely fun for photos.
翻译:日本川越,素有“小江户”之称,自1457年川越城建成后便声名鹊起。它位于埼玉县,距东京西北仅30分钟车程,在江户时代(1603-1868年)作为幕府将军都城的重要物资供应中心和防御要塞,其战略和商业地位达到了顶峰。从东京乘坐火车只需半小时即可到达。(*Britannica、Kupi.com、japan-experience.com)沿主街而建的约30座藏造仓库大多是在1893年大火后重建的。这些仓库已有130多年的历史,至今仍保留着19世纪末的风貌。
这里非常适合一日游或半日游。我们参观了一座寺庙,然后漫步于热闹的商业街,顺便逛了几家咖啡馆和商店。建议早点去,因为有些店铺傍晚就关门了。这里绝对是拍照的好去处。