The fire resistant houses of Kawagoe (known as
kurazukuri) were built more than 125 years ago after a devastating fire destroyed a third of the city. Made of multi-layered plaster with fireproof windows and doors, they were designed to completely isolate and protect the interior.
Since they are perfectly preserved, they are now a huge tourist attraction, and Kawagoe is listed on the Top 100 Historical Sites of Beautiful Japan.
EXIF info:
Nikon Df
Lens: 24-70mm F/2.8G
Focal Length: 24mm
Aperture: F/6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/320s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 400