Town of Kawagoe(川越市)

Fires, earthquakes, world wars and an insatiable appetite for urban renewal have combined to ensure that you won’t see many hints of Tokyo’s past in the present-day city. But just 40 minutes to the north lies Kawagoe(town of plentiful rivers), a delightful old merchant town that offers a window into a bygone era.There’s no shortage of cities in Japan describing themselves as “little Kyoto” or “little Edo,” and this is one of them.

Fire proof/theft proof shutters.

Re-erected fire tower, first one burned down 200 years before. Used as a fire bell.

Kawagoe is also famous for there sweet potato's, sold at small vendors that cook them slowly on coals right on the sweet  They also have sweet potato ice cream which is quite delicious.