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.
- Shinsho-ji OmotesandoNarita
Other Towns
- Ameyoko Shopping StreetUeno
Traditional Shopping Districts
- The Nonbei YokochoShibuya
Exotic streets
- KagurazakaKagurazaka
Historic neighborhoods
- Tsukiji Outer MarketTsukiji
Traditional Shopping Districts
- Kanda Used Book StreetAkihabara
Traditional Shopping Districts
- Tokaido Shinagawa-jukuShinagawa
Historic neighborhoods
- Shibamata Taishakuten SandoShibamata
Traditional Shopping Districts
- Amazake AlleyNingyocho
Traditional Shopping Districts
- Harmonica AlleyKichijoji
Other Towns
- Yanaka Ginza Shopping StreetUeno
Traditional Shopping Districts
- Tsukishima Monja StreetTsukiji
Traditional Shopping Districts
- Shinjuku Hanazono Golden TownShinjuku
Exotic streets
- Tateishi NakamiseShibamata / Kita-Senju / Kameari,Tokyo
Historic neighborhoods
- Jizo Dori Shopping StreetIkebukuro
Traditional Shopping Districts
- Asakusa Hoppe StreetAsakusa
Traditional Shopping Districts
- Kashiya Yokocho Candy AlleySaitama
Other Shopping
- Kawagoe IchibangaiSaitama
Other Shopping
Useful Information
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A Day in Kagurazaka: Walking in the Footsteps of Geisha and Discovering Modern Nostalgia
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Become Enchanted by a Historical Cityscape! Koedo-Kawagoe, Where You Can Feel the Time of 400 Years
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Sugamo, Beloved by Seniors - A Walking Guide
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Golden Gai – Shinjuku’s Atmospheric Bar Wonderland and the Secrets Behind its Magic
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Get to know the city through barhopping! 4 recommended bars around Kamata
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Towns Spot List