HOMETowns with the Charm of Ancient Japan

Towns with the Charm of Ancient Japan

Among the most popular Japanese travel spots for Asian tourists are towns that retain the buildings and flavor of ancient Japan.From the town of Kawagoe popular for its Kurazukuri housing , where you’ll feel like you’ve traveled back in time to the Edo Period, to the Tokyo neighborhood of Kagurazaka, which has been called ‘Little Kyoto’ for its stone pavement, we’ll introduce you to the best Shitamachi shopping streets and other areas famous for their old-fashioned charm.