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- Japanese
- English
This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover Kawagoe's highlights efficiently in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide!
Step back in time in Kawagoe, the castle town fondly known as "Little Edo" for its beautifully preserved old-town streets just a short drive from Tokyo. Stroll the Kurazukuri Warehouse District, where clay-walled merchant houses recall the Edo period, and see the Toki no Kane bell tower that has marked the hours for four centuries. Wander Kashiya Yokocho, the nostalgic Penny Candy Alley, and visit Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, famous for matchmaking and its summer wind-chimes.
At Kitain Temple you will meet 540 carved Rakan statues and the only surviving structures of Edo Castle, while Honmaru Goten preserves the rare main palace of Kawagoe Castle. With a private vehicle and your own knowledgeable guide, you can tailor the day to your interests and travel comfortably between every sight at your own pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Kawagoe or your preferred place around Kawagoe Station. Please use email for any communication before the tour.
Your guide will be waiting outside of the ticket gate at JR Kawagoe station holding a sign with the lead traveler's name.After meeting your guide, guide will escort to the vehicle.
Itinerary
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Stroll the Warehouse District (Kurazukuri), the iconic streetscape of Edo-period clay-walled merchant houses that earns Kawagoe its nickname "Little Edo." Your guide explains the history of these kura storehouses and the prosperous merchant culture that built them.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Toki no Kane
See the Toki no Kane (Bell of Time), the wooden bell tower that has chimed over Kawagoe for four centuries and remains the enduring symbol of the city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Kashiya Yokocho
Wander Penny Candy Alley (Kashiya Yokocho), a nostalgic lane of traditional sweet shops selling old-fashioned dagashi candy, rice crackers, and sweet-potato treats.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
Visit Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, a 1,500-year-old shrine beloved for matchmaking and famous for its summer wind-chime corridor and towering torii gate.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Kitain
Explore Kitain Temple, home to 540 expressive Rakan statues and the only surviving structures of Edo Castle, relocated here in the 17th century.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Kawagoejyo Honmaru Palace
Step inside Honmaru Goten, the rare surviving main palace of Kawagoe Castle, and walk the tatami halls once used by the domain's samurai lords.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7
Stroll Taisho-Roman Dream Street, a charming retro shopping avenue lined with early-20th-century Western-style storefronts and cafes.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Visit Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin, a tranquil temple known for its fire rituals and the lively antique flea market held in its grounds.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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