Kashiya Yokocho (Candy Alley)

菓子屋横丁

Kashiya Yokocho is a narrow lane of old-fashioned sweet and snack shops in Kawagoe. Its history goes back to the end of the Edo period and the early Meiji period. Today about 20 shops stand side by side, and the sweet smell of traditional treats fills the air. People of all ages enjoy walking here and trying Japanese snacks.

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Good to know

About 20 shops line the lane.
The lane has been selected for the Ministry of the Environment's '100 Fragrant Landscapes of Japan'.
Its history dates back to the end of the Edo period and the early Meiji period.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Kawagoe's tourism manners ask visitors to eat and drink only in designated eating areas, use rubbish bins, and respect private homes.
Street food and market snacks often contain pork, lard or alcohol (such as mirin or sake), even when this is not obvious. Ask before you buy.
Some markets and shopping streets ask visitors not to eat while walking. Eat at the stall or in a rest area.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Saitama and the verified places to pray nearby.