Kawagoe 6 Hour Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private vehicle
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
What's not
- Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Itinerary
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.
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.
Wander Penny Candy Alley (Kashiya Yokocho), a nostalgic lane of traditional sweet shops selling old-fashioned dagashi candy, rice crackers, and sweet-potato treats.
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.
Explore Kitain Temple, home to 540 expressive Rakan statues and the only surviving structures of Edo Castle, relocated here in the 17th century.
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.
Stroll Taisho-Roman Dream Street, a charming retro shopping avenue lined with early-20th-century Western-style storefronts and cafes.
Visit Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin, a tranquil temple known for its fire rituals and the lively antique flea market held in its grounds.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Japan Guide Agency
- 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
How it compares in Kawagoe
- Its from-price is 335% above the median of the 21 experiences we list in Kawagoe.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kawagoe
Kawagoe is a castle town north-west of Tokyo, nicknamed Little Edo for its dark clay-walled warehouses, a bell tower and sweet-potato treats.
Kawagoe, in Saitama Prefecture about thirty kilometres north-west of central Tokyo, was a castle town and trading centre in the Edo period. Its main street, Ichibangai, is lined with kurazukuri, merchants' warehouses with thick black clay walls and tiled roofs, which survived fires and give the town its nickname of Little Edo. The Toki no Kane, a wooden bell tower rebuilt in 1894, rings out four times a day and is the town's emblem.
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