Tokyo: Asakusa, Kinbue Soy Sauce Factory + Kawagoe 1-Day Bus Tour

Duration9h - 10h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesChinese, English

Group sizeUp to 49 travelers

Overview

Start your journey from Tokyo and enjoy a full-day tour combining history, culture, and traditional charm, with lunch included.

Visit Asakusa, home to Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street, filled with traditional snacks and souvenirs. Enjoy lunch at Hostel Wasabi Asakusa & Cafe, featuring Kobe Beef Sukiyaki or a Pork Lunch Set.

Next, visit Kinbue Soy Sauce, founded in 1789. Explore the traditional brewing warehouse with giant cedar barrels, learn how soy sauce is fermented and matured, and try the unique soy sauce soft-serve ice cream.

Continue to Kawagoe, known as “Little Edo.” Visit Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine and stroll along Ichibangai Shopping Street, lined with historic Edo-style warehouse buildings.

A perfect day trip to experience Tokyo’s lively culture and Kawagoe’s historic charm.

Options

Pork Lunch/Ueno Depart

Pork Shabu-shabu Lunch set.
Ueno Departure: (Meeting Time: 7:50AM / Departure Time: 8:00AM)
In front of JR Ueno Station Park Exit
Starting point:
ＪＲ上野駅公園口（バス）, 6 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

Kobe Beef Sukiyaki/Ueno Depart

Kobe Beef Sukiyaki Lunch set.
Ueno Departure: (Meeting Time: 7:50AM / Departure Time: 8:00AM)
In front of JR Ueno Station Park Exit
Starting point:
ＪＲ上野駅公園口（バス）, 6 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

Pork Lunch/Tokyo Yaesu Depart

Pork Shabu-shabu Lunch set.
Tokyo Station Yaesu Departure : (Meeting Time: 8:20AM/Departure Time: 8:30AM)
Yaesu underground shopping center 26 exit (In front of Yaesu Ishikawa Terrace)
Starting point:
Yaesu Ishikawa Terrace, 2-chōme-1-8 Yaesu, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0028, Japan

Kobe Beef Sukiyaki/Tokyo Yaesu

Kobe Beef Sukiyaki Lunch set.
Tokyo Station Yaesu Departure : (Meeting Time: 8:20AM/Departure Time: 8:30AM)
Yaesu underground shopping center 26 exit (In front of Yaesu Ishikawa Terrace)
Starting point:
Yaesu Ishikawa Terrace, 2-chōme-1-8 Yaesu, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0028, Japan

What's included

English and Chinese-speaking guide
Kobe Beef Sukiyaki/ Pork Lunch Set
Air-conditioned vehicle
All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Hotel pickup/drop-off

What to expect

Asakusa
1h 20m

Wander and Dine Freely in Asakusa

Head to the vibrant streets of Asakusa, Tokyo’s traditional downtown district. You’ll have hours of free time to explore on your own. Stroll down Nakamise Shopping Street, brimming with unique souvenirs, snacks, and handcrafted goods. Visit the awe-inspiring Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, and experience a rich cultural atmosphere while enjoying delicious street food or sitting down for a leisurely lunch at one of the many local eateries.
20m · Admission ticket included

Kaminarimon (雷門), or “Thunder Gate,” is the outer gate of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo. It is one of Tokyo’s most famous landmarks, known for its giant red lantern and statues of the gods Raijin (thunder) and Fujin (wind). The gate serves as the iconic entrance to the bustling Nakamise shopping street, where visitors can find traditional snacks and souvenirs while approaching the temple.
20m

Nakamise Shopping Street (仲見世商店街) is a historic shopping street leading to Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo. Lined with small shops and stalls, it offers traditional snacks, souvenirs, crafts, and local specialties. The street is popular with tourists for experiencing the atmosphere of old Tokyo while shopping for gifts and enjoying street food.
50m · Admission ticket included

Enjoy a delicious **Kobe Beef Sukiayaki Hote Pot** at **Hostel Wasabi Asakusa & Café**, where you can savor premium Japanese beef served over rice in a relaxed Asakusa setting.
Kinbue Shoyu Park
30m

Founded in 1789, Kinbue Soy Sauce has continued to preserve traditional brewing methods. You’ll be enrolled in the “Kinbue Soy Sauce School,” where you can have fun learning the ins and outs of soy sauce making!
The highlight of the tour is the impressive “brewing cellar,” lined with massive cedar barrels!
You’ll be able to see up close how soy sauce slowly ferments and matures over a long period of one to three years, and experience the rich aroma of the moromi (fermented soybean paste) firsthand.
After learning about soy sauce, please enjoy shopping at the gift shop and trying the unique “soy sauce soft-serve ice cream.”
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
30m

Visit Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, a historic Shinto shrine known for its romantic atmosphere, traditional architecture, and beautiful setting in the heart of Little Edo Kawagoe.
Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street
1h 20m

Visit Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street, the heart of Kawagoe, where traditional warehouse-style buildings line the streets, offering a nostalgic atmosphere filled with local shops, sweets, crafts, and cultural experiences that reflect the charm of old Japan.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Yaesu underground shopping center 26 exit (In front of Yaesu Ishikawa Terrace)
(Meeting Time: 8:50AM / Departure Time: 9:00AM)
The guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point. Check in with the guide and search your name on the name list. Please check the photo & scan the QR.

Meeting point

For Ueno Departure: JR Ueno Station Park Exit
(Meeting Time: 8:20AM / Departure Time: 8:30AM)
The guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point. Check in with the guide and search your name on the name list.
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR.

End point

The bus will make its final stop near Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour will operate rain/shine, cancellations only occurring in extreme weather conditions, such as typhoons.
We recommend checking the weather forecast independently in advance, as any changes or cancellations will follow our policy.
Tour schedules may be subject to time changes/adjustments without prior notice due to weather, road traffic conditions, or unforeseen circumstances. Please be aware that there may be shorter itinerary times or delays in returning to the designated location.
Please understand that depending on the number of participants, commentary may be provided in both English & Chinese on the same bus.
In case of severe traffic due to holiday/adverse weather conditions, some planned attractions may be omitted without refunds. We recommend guests check their travel dates carefully in advance.
The tour may be canceled/rescheduled if the minimum group size of 10 people is not reached. Customers will be notified approximately 3 to 4 days before the departure date in such cases.
Please arrive 10 minutes before departure at your selected meeting point, as your assigned bus & guide will be based on that specific location. The guide has a list of participants for each bus & may not be able to accommodate guests who arrive at a different meeting point. Late arrival or arrival at the wrong location will result in missing the tour, & refunds won't be issued. If you'd like to change your meeting point or are unsure about the meeting point, please notify us at least 2 days before departure for assistance.
Please adhere to the scheduled time, as we cannot accommodate delays/wait for any reason. The tour will depart promptly as scheduled to respect everyone’s time. Refunds will not be issued for late arrivals or arrivals at the wrong location, even if contact is made prior to departure.
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the correct QR code of your chosen meeting point. Be present at the right location 15~10 minutes before the stated departure time to ensure a timely departure
Please note that the contact number may not be responsive outside of business hours, which are Mon-Fri from 9:30 AM to 6 PM JST.
Please check the participants list with our guide/staff when you arrive to confirm your name.
Regarding luggage, we allow one piece of luggage per person during the excursion. Please also ensure that the luggage is manageable and fits comfortably within our vehicle. Please also be aware that any items stored in the trunk will not be accessible in between stops on the tour, so keep all valuables with you.
In general, we do not send out confirmation emails prior to departure. If you would like more information or need to clarify something, please contact us and we will send you the relevant details.

Cancellation policy

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

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