Kawagoe Kurazukuri Historic Streetscape in Autumn, Japan
Autumn street-level photograph of traditional Kurazukuri-style wooden storefronts in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan.
Photo collection: JapanJapan / Kawagoe
Kawagoe Kurazukuri Street and Traditional Architecture
This panoramic photograph shows a traditional shopfront and adjoining streetscape in Saiwaicho, Kawagoe, within the city’s preserved Kurazukuri historic district.
Panoramic autumn view of traditional Kurazukuri shopfronts and street life in Kawagoe, Japan.
Traditional Kurazukuri shopfronts along a street in Kawagoe, Japan.
15.10.2008 · 幸町, 川越市, 埼玉県, 350-0062, 日本
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A panoramic street-level view of traditional Kurazukuri-style shop buildings in Saiwaicho, Kawagoe, Japan. The dark wooden facade, ornamental tiled roof, striped awning, glass storefront, pedestrians and paved side lane create a detailed historic urban streetscape under a partly cloudy autumn sky.
Story
The image presents a street-level view of a dark wooden and white plaster building with layered ceramic roof tiles, ornamental roof details, wooden shutters, gridded windows and a red-and-white striped awning. A glass storefront, pedestrians, bicycle, bollards and a narrow side lane add documentary detail to the urban scene. Captured on 15 October 2008, the photograph records Kawagoe’s traditional architecture in autumn under soft, partly cloudy daylight.
Photo topics
Kawagoe Kurazukuri streetKawagoe Japan architecturetraditional Japanese shopfrontKawagoe historic districtKurazukuri architectureJapanese wooden buildingKawagoe street scenetraditional tiled roof JapanSaiwaicho Kawagoeautumn street photographyhistoric architecture JapanKawagoe old town streetJapanese plaster facadepanoramic Kawagoe viewtraditional shopping street Japandocumentary travel photograph
FAQ – Questions about this photograph
What is shown in this Kawagoe photograph?
A traditional wooden and plaster shopfront with a tiled roof, storefront and surrounding street scene.
Where was the image captured?
It was captured in Saiwaicho, Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
When was the photograph taken?
The capture date was 15 October 2008.
Is the image a panorama?
Yes, it is a panoramic architectural travel photograph.
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