Day Trip To Historic Kawagoe From Tokyo
Overview
Take a step back in time (figuratively of course) and visit a small slice of Edo era Japan, also known as the ancient castle town of Kawagoe. Spend the day with one of our friendly hosts strolling among the 17th century wooden buildings and charcoal-tiled houses of the kurazukuri (warehouse) district. Marvel at the Toki no Kane Tower or stop by the Festival Museum to glimpse the three story floats that parade the streets. From the Hattori Museum of Folklore and the Kawagoe Castle to soya shops and Penny Candy Lane - there's so much to experience.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Inclusions
- Private and personalised itinerary
- 6 hours with a host
- Return travel from Tokyo to Kawagoe
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, 2-11-3 Miyashitamachi, Kawagoe 350-0052 Saitama Prefecture
Join a host to travel by train to Kawagoe, and immerse yourself in Edo-era Japanese heritage, discovering wooden buildings and charcoal-tiled houses of the kurazukuri (warehouse)
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may
differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Toki no Kane, 15-7 Saiwaicho, Kawagoe 350-0063 Saitama Prefecture
Marvel at the Toki no Kane Tower or embark upon some retail therapy, shopping for handmade wares, local crafts, souvenirs and unique foods lining quaint streets
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may
differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Palace, Japan, 350-0053 Saitama, Kawagoe, Kuruwamachi, 2-chōme１３１
Visit famous sites like the majestic Honmaru Goten Castle and hear tales of lords and epic battles
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may
differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street, Nakacho, Kawagoe 350-0063 Saitama Prefecture
Explore Penny Candy Lane, and stop to try some traditional Japanese sweets
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Kugedohikawa Shrine, 2785 Kugedo, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0011, Japan
Go to the Hikawa Shrine and write a note to one of the deities on a wooden plaque
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, 2-11-3 Miyashitamachi, Kawagoe 350-0052 Saitama Prefecture
Join a host to travel by train to Kawagoe, and immerse yourself in Edo-era Japanese heritage, discovering wooden buildings and charcoal-tiled houses of the kurazukuri (warehouse)
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may
differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Toki no Kane, 15-7 Saiwaicho, Kawagoe 350-0063 Saitama Prefecture
Marvel at the Toki no Kane Tower or embark upon some retail therapy, shopping for handmade wares, local crafts, souvenirs and unique foods lining quaint streets
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may
differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Palace, Japan, 350-0053 Saitama, Kawagoe, Kuruwamachi, 2-chōme１３１
Visit famous sites like the majestic Honmaru Goten Castle and hear tales of lords and epic battles
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may
differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street, Nakacho, Kawagoe 350-0063 Saitama Prefecture
Explore Penny Candy Lane, and stop to try some traditional Japanese sweets
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass By: Kugedohikawa Shrine, 2785 Kugedo, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0011, Japan
Go to the Hikawa Shrine and write a note to one of the deities on a wooden plaque
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- City Unscripted and all City Unscripted hosts follow the WHO (World Health Organization) and local government’s health and safety recommendations at all times. To keep up to date with the latest news we recommend visiting these World Health Organization (WHO) website pages.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.