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Kawagoe Walking Tour & Traditional Japanese Experience
Product code 43454P200
From
From JPY 11,480
Dates
Available from Jun 3, 2024
Start times
8:30 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 12-99
Options
Private Walking+ Kimono Rental, Walking Tour, Private Walking+ Rickshaw Ride, Private Wlaking Tour, Walking Tour + Kimono Rental, Walking Tour + Rickshaw Ride
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 11,480
Kawagoe Walking Tour & Traditional Japanese Experience
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
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
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
What's Included
Included
Map of the area
Local snack
English speaking guide
Free Wi-fi
Round trip transportation
Not included
Lunch
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.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 1
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.
Pass by stop 2
Pass by stop 2
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.
Stop 3
1 hour 15 minutes
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
20 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
15 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 5
Confectionery shops and traditional Japanese sweetshops are located in this fascinating alley: you will find never seen before candy and all sorts of sweets!
Stop 6
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 6
If you choose the rickshaw ride option, you will enjoy a 30 minutes rickshaw ride on the streets of Kawagoe, starting from Ichiban-gai!
Stop 7
15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 7
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).
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Minimum number of participants: 2 pax (for private plan)
Other
Please understand that in case of natural calamities or disasters we might cancel the tour.
Other
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.
Other
Please understand that the route might be altered and some spots might be skipped to end the tour on time.
Other
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.
Other
Refund requests that involve external causes among the reasons will not be accepted.
Other
We will walk for 3.5 hours during this tour, please wear comfortable shoes.
Other
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.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
