vendors selling traditional street food and crafts

還有獨特傳統風味的路邊攤美食

a storied temple around the next corner.

販售工藝品的商人及街角的名寺古剎

Traveling in Japan today, charming historical districts have become somewhat rare gems to

歷史悠久的傳統地區

have become somewhat rare gems to find

對當今的日本而言

amongst the concrete urban expanses of the country's modern cities.

宛如都市水泥叢林中的寶石般深具魅力

But, the city of Kawagoe is one such place.

而川越就是這些珍貴寶石之一

Located just half an hour north of Tokyo via the Tobu Railway

從東京搭東武線約30分鐘就能到川越

Kawagoe was a booming trade hub during Japan's Edo Period.

這裡過去曾是江戶時代的貿易重鎮

Merchants built the town's wealth serving nearby Edo (now called Tokyo)

商人帶動江戶(現在的東京)近郊的繁榮

and showed off their success through architecture

透過華麗的建築樣式 展示他們累積的財富

creating an impressive and still well-preserved merchant district.

成為現在古蹟保存完善的傳統商業地區

Combined with the town's other fascinating historical sites

除了欣賞充滿魅力的歷史古蹟之外

as well as some fun food and shopping choices

當地還能享受各種美食與購物體驗

Kawagoe is a great day trip idea for those

是最適合從東京出發當天來回

staying in Tokyo looking for an interesting escape to the past.

且能充分感受日本傳統風情的景點

I'm Joe Mignano, Web Developer and Staff Writer for japan-guide.com

我是Joe Mignano 負責日本旅遊與生活指南網站上規劃及撰稿工作

and today I'm on assignment in the historical merchant town of Kawagoe.

這次由我來為大家介紹 這座歷史悠久的商業之城川越

Here's the plan:

以下是我的旅遊計畫

I'll start at Ikebukuro Station in central Tokyo

從東京池袋站出發

and ride for about half an hour to Kawagoeshi Station.

搭電車到川越市站約需30分鐘

From the station, I'll walk to the famous Kitain Temple

抵達車站後先去喜多院參觀

before heading on towards the old Merchant District.

然後往古老的商業大街移動

Once there, I'll explore a little bit before ducking into a restaurant for a traditional lunch

悠閒散步後 品嘗傳統美食作為午餐

and then head over Candy Alley to try out

接著再到菓子屋橫丁

some local sweets.

吃吃當地的零食

Afterwards, I'll visit Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

最後參觀川越冰川神社

before finally returning to the station and back to Tokyo.

然後搭電車回東京

So, follow along on our day trip from Tokyo to captivating Kawagoe.

接下來 就跟著我來趟從東京到川越 當天來回的散步懷舊之旅

We've just arrived at Kawagoeshi Station.

我們現在已經抵達川越市站

We'll be on foot today, so let's make the 15 minute walk to Kitain-Temple.

今天我打算以步行方式遊覽 首先 先走約15分鐘到喜多院

This is Kitain Temple.

這裡就是喜多院

The history here is really fascinating.

這座寺廟的歷史非常有趣

During the Edo era this entire temple actually burned to the ground

寺廟建築曾在江戶時代遭燒毀

but the head priest was friends with the Shogun at the time.

但由於寺廟住持與幕府將軍關係深厚

After the fire, the Shogun held this temple in such high regard

而且將軍也對這座寺廟甚為景仰

that he ordered buildings from his own palace in Tokyo be moved here as replacements.

便下令把自己位在東京的城內建物 移建至此地

Today, the castle in Tokyo is gone

如今東京的古城已不復見

which makes these buildings the only surviving buildings from Edo Castle palace.

這裡便成為江戶城僅存的唯一遺跡

So, why was Kawagoe so important?

但是 川越為何如此重要

Merchants.

還是因為這裡過去曾是商人之都

Trade routes in this area used to move lots of goods into Tokyo

川越是將貨物運送至東京時的 貿易必經要道

and this city was a major hub

因此也成為大型的商業重鎮

so merchants here got really wealthy.

當地的商人隨著繁榮的貿易發展 而逐漸富裕

Normally a merchant might save up

當地商人通常在累積一定的財富後

and build themself one warehouse made of stone or clay

會開始建造以石材及黏土為建材的倉庫

to store their goods and protect against fire called a “kura”

這種建築被稱為“藏” 他們將商品放置於藏內避免遭火災燒毀

but they were really expensive.

建造倉庫需要高額成本 但即便如此

But the merchants here did so well, they built their entire shops like kura.

幾乎所有的川越商人都將自己的商店 建造為藏造建築

So we just sat down for lunch and this looks amazing.

接下來是午餐時間 看起來好好吃

We have a variety of food here.

料理種類也很豐富

It looks like we've got some squid sashimi

花枝生魚片

yuba made from tofu skin

豆腐皮

and of course being Kawagoe they've given us some grilled sweet potato or “imo. E

還有川越當地特產烤蕃薯

Mmmm, cooked with honey.

上面還加了蜂蜜一起烤

That's good.

超好吃

From the restaurant, it's a short 5 minute walk to Candy Alley

從餐廳步行約5分鐘就是菓子屋橫丁

After the Great Kanto Earthquake struck Tokyo in 1923

1923年關東大地震後

this tiny neighborhood's shops found success supplying candy to the hard-hit capital.

當地的小店面開始取代東京 而成為零食餅乾的供應商

At its height, the alley boasted around 70 shops.

最繁榮的時候 店面曾多達70家左右

Today, the shops lining this little street still sell plenty of local sweets and snacks.

現在這條小街上還販售著許多零食

Definitely worth a stroll when you're in town.

來川越旅遊時 不要忘記順道來這裡參觀哦！

The final stop today is at Kawagoe Hikawa Jinja

最後 我們來到川越冰川神社

an ancient shrine dating back to the sixth century.

這座神社建於西元6世紀

Today, this charming, well-maintained shrine attracts visitors

許多旅客都來祈求戀愛運和沉靜心靈

who come to pray for luck in love and also to purify their minds and hearts.

因此也成為非常熱門的靈氣景點

Thanks for joining me on this brief Kawagoe day trip.

謝謝您的收看

I hope this video has been enjoyable

希望我們的影片能對您安排

and maybe offers some inspiration for your own side from Tokyo.

東京出發的當天來回之旅有幫助

For more information about Kawagoe or to watch another video

想得知更多川越相關資訊或觀賞其他影片

click the links on the screen now

請點擊螢幕下方連結

or head over to Japan-Guide.com

也可以直接瀏覽japan-guide.com網站

your comprehensive, up-to-date travel guide, first-hand from Japan.

我們提供您最全面的第一手日本資訊

Thanks for watching

謝謝您收看我們的影片

be sure to subscribe and click the notification bell for more videos about Japan.

請不要忘記訂閱我們的頻道觀賞其他影片

Happy travels.

祝您旅途愉快