Former Yamazaki Family Villa

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Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is famous for matchmaking. Its 15m wooden torii gate is one of the largest in Japan. With 600-year-old sacred trees and a main hall decorated with intricate "Edo carvings," it is a popular spiritual power spot.

Former Yamazaki Family Villa
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旧山崎家別邸

旧山崎家別邸

Kawagoe City

Former Yamazaki Family Villa

Address
2-7-8 Matsue-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Website
https://koedo.or.jp/
Operator
Koedo Kawagoe Tourism Association

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