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Walking Tour from Tokyo: Experience Kawagoe and Edo Japan
Kawagoe
About
Please note that this tour does not use a private vehicle and uses public transport. This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors
You will have the opportunity to learn all about Kawagoe’s past and significance in the ’Old Town’ and Castle remains, walk the streets lined with Kurazukuri clay warehouses and the famous Toki no Kane Bell Tower, shop for local crafts and delicious street food, and visit some beautiful and unique shrines and temples. This is the perfect opportunity to get out of Tokyo and experience a different side to Japan!
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fees for Kitain Temple and Honmaru Castle remains
In-person guide is licensed or certified
Trains and transport before and after the tour
Food & Drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Misutaminittotobuhyakkatenikebukuroten
At Ikebukuro station, follow the signs for the Tobu Line. Following the signs with TJ Tobu Line and for Central Gate 1. You will pass a restaurant on your left called Tantan and a Uniqlo on the right, keep walking until you see green ticket gates on your left for JR. Your tour guide will be there
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Walking Tour from Tokyo: Experience Kawagoe and Edo Japan
Kawagoe
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$147.50
Price varies by group size
About
Please note that this tour does not use a private vehicle and uses public transport. This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors
You will have the opportunity to learn all about Kawagoe’s past and significance in the ’Old Town’ and Castle remains, walk the streets lined with Kurazukuri clay warehouses and the famous Toki no Kane Bell Tower, shop for local crafts and delicious street food, and visit some beautiful and unique shrines and temples. This is the perfect opportunity to get out of Tokyo and experience a different side to Japan!
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fees for Kitain Temple and Honmaru Castle remains
In-person guide is licensed or certified
Trains and transport before and after the tour
Food & Drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Misutaminittotobuhyakkatenikebukuroten
At Ikebukuro station, follow the signs for the Tobu Line. Following the signs with TJ Tobu Line and for Central Gate 1. You will pass a restaurant on your left called Tantan and a Uniqlo on the right, keep walking until you see green ticket gates on your left for JR. Your tour guide will be there
Return
Itinerary
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Kitain
Your first destination will be one of Kawagoe’s most famous Buddhist temples. This temple is famous for its Pagoda, part of its main hall being constructed from buildings from the original Edo Castle in Tokyo, as well as its 540 Rakan statues. It is steeped in history and is a must when visiting Kawagoe! Enjoy a guided tour with your guide and some time to take photos and enjoy the grounds at your leisure.
1 hour
2
Kurazukuri no Machinami / Warehouse District
Walk for 15 minutes to your next destination, Kawagoe’s ‘Old Town’. This is the centre and hub of Kawagoe. You will have a guided tour of the ‘Old Town’ and its landmarks. You will then have your lunch break here to enjoy the many drinks and foods on offer!
2 hours
3
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
Your next destination will be one of Kawagoe’s most famous and beautiful shrines! Famous for its match making power, many people come here to pray for good fortune in love and their relationships. Your guide will give you a tour of the Shrine complex and tell you about its unique features and history! You will have the opportunity to fish for your fortune, walk through a beautiful ’Ema’ tunnel (wooden fortune plaques), and walk around 600 year old sacred trees that are said to bring you spiritual enlightenment! The tranquil Shingashi river is just behind the shrine where Koi Carp swim, and in Spring it is filled with Cherry Blossom!
45 minutes
4
Kawagoe Castle Naka no Mon Remain
Our final stop will be the remains of Kawagoe’s flatland castle. The structure and its rooms are beautifully preserved. You can walk the halls, step back in time and imagine what it was once like in the Edo period when the Shogun (Samurai) were in power. You can also collect a castle stamp as a free souvenir of your visit!
45 minutes
5
Kurazukuri no Machinami / Warehouse District
Finally, before leaving Kawagoe, enjoy some free time to visit any remaining attractions, shop, take photos and pick up any final souvenirs before we meet back up to walk to Kawagoeshi train station. There is Kawagoe City Museum and Kawagoe Matsuri Museum which are great attractions to visit in addition to what is covered on the tour.
