Kawagoe Walking Tour & Traditional Japanese Experience

Kabukicho, Japan
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Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Kawagoe is the perfect escape from Tokyo's bustling modernity: in fact, even though many foreign tourists don't know about it, Kawagoe is so rich in heritage and tradition and it deserves a full day to be visited.

First, we will visit Kitain Temple, a remarkable complex as it shows a two-storied pagoda, together with some parts of the old Edo Castle.
Next, we will walk along Taisho Roman Yume Dori, a short yet interesting street, leading to Kawagoe's main attraction, Kura no Machi: we will walk along the beautiful warehouses before moving on to the symbol of the city, Toki no kane: a tower bell that overlooks the central part of town.
From there we will move to Kashiya Yokocho, an alley where traditional candy shops are located.
At the end of the tour, if you chose one of the option, you will be introduced to a rickshaw rider or a Kimono rental shop: you will be free to explore more of Kawagoe, go back to Tokyo, visit the close Sayama city or move to Omiya and catch a Shinkansen train

Options

Walking Tour + Rickshaw Ride

Rickshaw Ride: Enjoy a 30 minute rickshaw ride at the end of the walking tour!

Walking Tour
Private Walking+ Rickshaw Ride

Duration: 30 minutes: Enjoy a 30 minute rickshaw ride at the end of the walking tour!
Rickshaw Ride: - Enjoy a 30 minute rickshaw ride at the end of the walking tour!
- minimum participants: 2 pax

Private Walking+ Kimono Rental

Kimono Rental: At the end of the tour you will be introduced to a Kimono rental shop.
(minimum participants: 2 pax)

Private Wlaking Tour

minimum participants: 2 pax

Walking Tour + Kimono Rental

Kimono Rental: At the end of the tour you will be introduced to a Kimono rental shop.

What's included

  • Map of the area
  • Local snack
  • English speaking guide
  • Free Wi-fi
  • Round trip transportation
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Kitain
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Kita Temple is going to be the first historical spot we visit in Kawagoe. Located within the Naritasan Temple complex, this temple actually comprises parts of the old Edo Castle that were moved here after the original building was lost in a fire. We are going to visit it inside, walking in the famous wooden corridor and admiring its traditional inner gardens.
  2. Taisho Roman Yume Dori
    Pass by
    This short street, connecting the Naritasan with the old warehouse district, maintains the atmosphere of Taisho era (almost the first half of the past century), with its vintage mood.
  3. Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street
    1h 15m
    Finally we get to the main tourist spot of Kawagoe, the old warehouse district with dozens of preserved old Edo era buildings now used as shops, restaurants and little ateliers. You will have about 1 hour of time to roam around, have fun with street food or try some of the local cuisine.
  4. Toki no Kane
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    The symbol of Kawagoe, Toki no Kane, is a tower bell that overlooks the central part of Kawagoe city: a beautiful wooden structure dating back to the 1600s, rebuilt more times during its history but still preserving its original look.
  5. Kashiya Yokocho
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Confectionery shops and traditional Japanese sweetshops are located in this fascinating alley: you will find never seen before candy and all sorts of sweets!
  6. Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street
    30m · Admission ticket included
    If you choose the rickshaw ride option, you will enjoy a 30 minutes rickshaw ride on the streets of Kawagoe, starting from Ichiban-gai!
  7. 15m · Admission ticket included
    If you choose the Kimono rental option you will be introduced to Kimono Rental Vivian, a few steps away from Toki no Kane. After renting the Kimono, you will be free to dive deep into Kawagoe's atmosphere while wearing traditional Japanese clothes. There are not time limits for the rental, but please be sure to return the kimono to the shop within its working hours (you will receive the details at the shop directly).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Main entrance of Seibu Shinjuku Station, by the ATM machine of Japan Post Bank

End point

The tour will end at Kashiya Yokocho: you will be free to explore more of Kawagoe on your own after the tour ends.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum number of participants: 2 pax (for private plan)
  • Please understand that in case of natural calamities or disasters we might cancel the tour.
  • In case the tour is cancelled we will inform you at least 2 days in advance, asking you to receive a refund or change to another time set or day.
  • Please understand that the route might be altered and some spots might be skipped to end the tour on time.
  • We are not responsible for external causes that might affect the tour, such as bad weather or late arrival of customers at the meeting place.
  • Refund requests that involve external causes among the reasons will not be accepted.
  • We will walk for 3.5 hours during this tour, please wear comfortable shoes.
  • In case one or more participants will be joining the tour with a wheelchair we will avoid stairs. However please understand that we will take uphill roads that require more effort.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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