9 Cultural Tours in Kawagoe That You Shouldn't Miss

A local guide who knows Kawagoe well will guide you with strong love for the region. This tour takes you to the highlights of Kawagoe's sightseeing such as Time bell tower, Old storehouse street and Candy Lane. Furthermore, we could let you know the charms of Kawagoe by local views. At first, let’s toast with a cup of Japanese sake at Koedo Kurari which is a sake experience spot. There are variety of Sake from the prefecture. And you can choose your favorite one at the modern vending machine. Then, the tour visits a local shrine and experience Shinto style customs a little. Let’s walk around Kawagoe's backstreets like locals. When we arrive at the famous old storehouse street, we will be surprised by its well-balanced street that it is unified by old style buildings with a black plastered wall. During the tour you can understand the present days and the old days of Japan's ordinally life. Because this is a historical merchant town, "Kawagoe". .

Inclusions: English speaking guide

Exclusions: Lunch

We will visit Kawagoe, a small city close to Tokyo, also called "the little Edo". Feel free to send a message or to visit our website, if you want to book this tour on another day. This name is refering to the historic area of the city. Wellknown for its festival the third weekend of october, this city welcome the Edo period lovers.

Inclusions: Transport by train, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Food and drinks

Kawagoe has good access and it is a very convenient tourist spot. Kawagoe is a town of history retaining the culture and aroma of Edo period 400 years ago. Why not visit the temples and learn about historical heritage, and fill up on Japanese food at an authentic Japanese restaurant? Taking a stroll through the town, you will feel as if you have a travel back in time to ancient Edo period. You can experience the traditional and pure Japan which you can not see in Tokyo. At the Ichiban-gai street, you will see see 100% fire -resistant houses which are more than 100 years old, and "Toki-no-kane", which is said to be the highest wooden belfry in Japan. Do not forget eating local specialties, sweet potato, grilled eel and various sweets.

Inclusions: As a souvenior, I give you your Kanji name written on Japanese paper by a professional calligrapher.

Exclusions: Lunch, Transportation fee for you and the guide, Entrance fee including for you and the guide

Take a step back in time (figuratively of course) and visit a small slice of Edo era Japan, also known as the ancient castle town of Kawagoe. Spend the day with one of our friendly hosts strolling among the 17th century wooden buildings and charcoal-tiled houses of the kurazukuri (warehouse) district. Marvel at the Toki no Kane Tower or stop by the Festival Museum to glimpse the three story floats that parade the streets. From the Hattori Museum of Folklore and the Kawagoe Castle to soya shops and Penny Candy Lane - there's so much to experience. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised itinerary, 6 hours with a host, Return travel from Tokyo to Kawagoe , Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions other than those included, Transport costs other than those included, Gratuities (optional)

So near to Tokyo but it feels like another world. Come to the old Japan. The Japan that hasn't changed for thousands of years. Tour through the rice paddies and into the thick green, moss covered mountains beyond. Explore the ancients temples, dine on the iwana fish and stay with friendly Zen Buddhist monks, deep in the mountains. Enjoy delicious temple food and open your mind to the practice of Zen meditation. You will leave Japan refreshed. Memories of the true beauty of rural Japan.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch

Exclusions:

Start from your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards and travel to Kawagoe city. You could enjoy Japanese old village scenery, old Samurai residences, Sake brewerys and other buildings in Kawagoe city. (Kawagoe city was castle town in Edo period.) Next, explore The Railway Museum where you could see culture & history of Japanese Railway. There are various types of Train vehicles displayed. Finally, visit The Tokorozawa Aviation Museum where you could watch various types of airplanes and equipment displayed. Conclude the tour when you will be dropped off at your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards. This is private tour and you could customize the route.(Please contact us if you have your preference.)

Inclusions: Toll fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Private transportation

Exclusions: Meals and drinks, Admission fees (Rail way museum:1330JPY/1 adut, Aviation Museum:840JPY/adult)

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kawagoe! Kawagoe was a prominent castle town in the Edo period and was known at that time as Ko-edo, or Little Edo (former name of Tokyo). About 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo, Kawagoe features many historical buildings, shrines and temples, and offers many regional food and drinks, as well as unique souvenir items. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Lunch - Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Private Vehicle, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide)

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kawagoe! Kawagoe was a prominent castle town in the Edo period and was known at that time as Ko-edo, or Little Edo (former name of Tokyo). About 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo, Kawagoe features many historical buildings, shrines and temples, and offers many regional food and drinks, as well as unique souvenir items. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Lunch - Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Private Vehicle, Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide)

Taking private chartered car and relax from your hotel, Travel with local guide and feel as if traveled ancient edo in Kawagoe. Enjoy the experience of making glass photo frame.

Inclusions: Sweet potato dishes, Kita-in temple admission fee, Glass workshop experience fee (glass photo frame) , Local guide fee, Private transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off service

Exclusions: Gratuities