Teramachi-dori Street

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Teramachi Street, a white stone-paved path just west of the Nakamachi intersection. Heading north past historic warehouses leads to Candy Alley, passing temples like Gyoden-ji and Yoju-in. Side streets to Ichiban-gai offer traditional restaurants and unique shops run by young owners, revealing a quieter, diverse side of the tourist area.

Teramachi-dori Street
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寺町通り

寺町通り

Kawagoe City

Teramachi-dori Street

Address
Naka-machi and Suehiro-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Website
https://koedo.or.jp/
Operator
Koedo Kawagoe Tourism Association

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