Little Edo; town with old Edo-style townscape
Refers to towns or neighborhoods that retain a historical atmosphere reminiscent of Edo (old Tokyo), often used in tourism contexts. Compare with 小京都 (Little Kyoto).
See also: 小京都
Kawagoe is known as 'Little Edo'.
In towns called Little Edo, you'll find rows of traditional warehouse-style buildings.
Compound of 小 (small) and 江戸 (Edo, the former name of Tokyo). The term was coined to describe towns that evoke the atmosphere of old Edo.