小こ江え戸ど

noun

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

• 川かわ越ごえは「小こ江え戸ど」として知しられている。

  Kawagoe is known as 'Little Edo'.

• 小こ江え戸どと呼よばれる町まちには、蔵くら造づくりの建たて物ものが並ならんでいる。

  In towns called Little Edo, you'll find rows of traditional warehouse-style buildings.