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A group of people walking on a traditional street with wooden buildings and a clock tower in the background. 1
A street food vendor cooking outdoors with steam rising from the food. 2
A couple standing in front of a white building with a wooden fence and a blue sky in the background. 3
A street lined with traditional buildings, some with awnings and signage, under a clear blue sky. 4
A narrow street lined with traditional buildings, a bell tower, and hanging lanterns. 5
By Japan Guide Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is €611 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • This is the ideal tour for travellers 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 Sweets 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.

Activity location

  • Kawagoe Kurazukuri Museum
    • 川越市蔵造り資料館 ７
    • 350-0063, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kawagoe Station
    • Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan

Check availability

Van (Up to 7 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
€656.39 x 1 Adult€656.39
Total
Price is €656.39
Until Wed, 12 Aug

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
€610.66 x 1 Adult€610.66
Total
Price is €610.66
Until Wed, 12 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch, and Other personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transport 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.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Kawagoe Kurazukuri Museum

  • 45m
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.

Toki no Kane

  • 15m
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.

Kashiya Yokocho

  • 30m
Wander Penny Sweets Alley (Kashiya Yokocho), a nostalgic lane of traditional sweet shops selling old-fashioned dagashi sweets, rice crackers, and sweet-potato treats.

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

  • 30m
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.

Kitain

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore Kitain Temple, home to 540 expressive Rakan statues and the only surviving structures of Edo Castle, relocated here in the 17th century.

Kawagoejyo Honmaru Palace

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Taisho Roman Yume Dori

  • 20m
Stroll Taisho-Roman Dream Street, a charming retro shopping avenue lined with early-20th-century Western-style shopfronts and cafes.

Naritasan Kawagoebetsuin

  • 20m
Visit Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin, a tranquil temple known for its fire rituals and the lively antique flea market held in its grounds.

Location

Activity location

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    Kawagoe Kurazukuri Museum
    • 川越市蔵造り資料館 ７
    • 350-0063, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kawagoe Station
    • Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan

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