Private Tour - A Photography Based tour in Kawagoe for Architecture Lovers
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Overview
International architectural styles in Kawagoe's historical Coedo Town.
Kawagoe, with its streets filled with traditional houses and old warehouses, is a popular place for those who wish to experience the history of Japan. This impressive town not only has Japanese style architecture, but it is also a place where you can enjoy beautiful, retro-looking Western style architecture as well.
We recommend you bring your camera to capture this interesting townscape, with its mix of architectural styles. We also recommend you visit in the evening/late afternoon when other tourists have started to leave and the town is calmer and more peaceful. If you are at all interested in architecture or photography, this tour is not one to miss!
Kawagoe, with its streets filled with traditional houses and old warehouses, is a popular place for those who wish to experience the history of Japan. This impressive town not only has Japanese style architecture, but it is also a place where you can enjoy beautiful, retro-looking Western style architecture as well.
We recommend you bring your camera to capture this interesting townscape, with its mix of architectural styles. We also recommend you visit in the evening/late afternoon when other tourists have started to leave and the town is calmer and more peaceful. If you are at all interested in architecture or photography, this tour is not one to miss!
Inclusions
- Tour Guide
- Private Tour
- Necessary expenses for the tour guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shimano Coffee Taishō-kan, Japan, 〒350-0066 Saitama, Kawagoe, Renjakuchō, 13−7
This beautiful stone building was built 80 years ago and looks like something from a set of an old movie.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Kawagoe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1-12 Nakacho, Kawagoe 350-0065 Saitama Prefecture
This chamber that looks like the Parthenon stands in the middle of an old Japanese town.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 日本聖公会川越キリスト教会, Japan, 〒350-0056 Saitama, Kawagoe, Matsuechō, 2-chōme−4−13 川越教会
Kawagoe Christ Church: The interior of this beautiful brick church is just as beautiful as the exterior, with a mix of wooden structures and bricks.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Moderntei Taiyoken, Japan, 〒350-0062 Saitama, Kawagoe, Motomachi, 1-chōme−1−23
This pink building with stained glass windows is a popular place to take photos.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kurazukuri no Machinami / Little Edo Warehouse District, Saiwaicho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0063, Japan
This street is filled with converted warehouses. Shop in between visiting the scheduled locations of the tour!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saitama Resona Bank Kawagoe (Former 85th Bank Honten), 4-1 Saiwaicho, Kawagoe 350-0063 Saitama Prefecture
This bank with a green dome has a very unique exterior.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hokari Dental Clinic, Japan, 〒350-0065 Saitama, Kawagoe, Nakachō, 6−6 山吉ビル 1F
This beautiful concrete building is currently used as a dental clinic!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rerere no Record, Japan, 〒350-0066 Saitama, Kawagoe, Renjakuchō, 8−2−2
Try the locally brewed Coedo Beer in this record shop-like coffee shop.
Duration: 40 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shimano Coffee Taishō-kan, Japan, 〒350-0066 Saitama, Kawagoe, Renjakuchō, 13−7
This beautiful stone building was built 80 years ago and looks like something from a set of an old movie.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Kawagoe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1-12 Nakacho, Kawagoe 350-0065 Saitama Prefecture
This chamber that looks like the Parthenon stands in the middle of an old Japanese town.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 日本聖公会川越キリスト教会, Japan, 〒350-0056 Saitama, Kawagoe, Matsuechō, 2-chōme−4−13 川越教会
Kawagoe Christ Church: The interior of this beautiful brick church is just as beautiful as the exterior, with a mix of wooden structures and bricks.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Moderntei Taiyoken, Japan, 〒350-0062 Saitama, Kawagoe, Motomachi, 1-chōme−1−23
This pink building with stained glass windows is a popular place to take photos.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kurazukuri no Machinami / Little Edo Warehouse District, Saiwaicho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0063, Japan
This street is filled with converted warehouses. Shop in between visiting the scheduled locations of the tour!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saitama Resona Bank Kawagoe (Former 85th Bank Honten), 4-1 Saiwaicho, Kawagoe 350-0063 Saitama Prefecture
This bank with a green dome has a very unique exterior.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hokari Dental Clinic, Japan, 〒350-0065 Saitama, Kawagoe, Nakachō, 6−6 山吉ビル 1F
This beautiful concrete building is currently used as a dental clinic!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rerere no Record, Japan, 〒350-0066 Saitama, Kawagoe, Renjakuchō, 8−2−2
Try the locally brewed Coedo Beer in this record shop-like coffee shop.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meeting point
Kawagoe Station, Wakitahoncho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-1123, Japan
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please come in comfortable clothing, as this tour involves a lot of walking.
- Please note that most of the locations you will visit on this tour has been included so that you can enjoy looking at their exterior architecture.
- We recommend you bring your camera with you to enjoy this tour to its fullest!
- Taste the locally brewed Coedo Beer in a lovely coffee shop.
- You can start the tour at whatever time you like, but we recommend you start it in the evening. Recommended times are after 16:00 between April and September, and after 15:30 between October and March.
- The travel expense is not included in the tour fee. Please bring extra money to experience this tour to its fullest. (Entrance fees, transportation fees, activity fees, etc. - at least about JPY 500)
- If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Exclusions
- Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own
- Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- The use of private van
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.
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