Escape the bustling modernity of Tokyo and immerse yourself in the rich heritage and tradition of Kawagoe. Explore temples, historic streets, and traditional candy shops on this walking tour.
Escape the bustling modernity of Tokyo and immerse yourself in the rich heritage and tradition of Kawagoe. Explore temples, historic streets, and traditional candy shops on this walking tour.
- Kitain - 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.
- Kitain - 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.
- Map of the area
- Local snack
- English speaking guide
- Free Wi-fi
- Round trip transportation
- Map of the area
- Local snack
- English speaking guide
- Free Wi-fi
- Round trip transportation
- Lunch
- Lunch
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 Kita Temple, a remarkable complex as it shows a two-storied pagoda, together with some parts of the old Edo Castle….
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 Kita 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.
- Minimum number of participants: 4 pax(for standard plan) & 2 pax (for private plan)
- If the minimum number of participants is not reached the tour will not be operated on that day.
- Please understand that in case of natural calamities or disasters we might cancel the tour.
- n 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.
- Please understand that the route might be altered and some spots might be skipped to end the tour on time.
- 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.
- Refund requests that involve external causes among the reasons will not be accepted.
- We will walk for 3.5 hours during this tour, please wear comfortable shoes.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.