also: こまち
noun
old town; historic district
Refers to a part of a city or town that retains an older, traditional atmosphere, often with historic buildings and narrow streets.
この古町には江戸時代の建物が多く残っている。
Many buildings from the Edo period remain in this old town.
観光客は古町の風情を楽しんだ。
The tourists enjoyed the atmosphere of the historic district.
旧市街 is a more formal term for 'old town' or 'old city quarter', often used in urban planning contexts, while 古町 is a common noun for a traditional-looking neighborhood.
Compound of 古 (old) and 町 (town). The reading こちょう is a standard on'yomi combination, while こまち is a less common kun'yomi-based reading.