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Kawagoe Town Day Excursion from Tokyo with Private guide

Saitama
8 hours

Explore a town of history retaining the culture and aroma of Edo, so called "Koedo(Little Edo)" Kawagoe With a Private Guide. Kawagoe is a town located in Saitama prefecture, about 50km northeast of Tokyo and a town retaining old atmosphere of Edo, Taisho and Showa period (16th to 20th century). It takes just about 30 min from Tokyo by train and is the perfect place for a day excursion to experience a contrasting change from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

FROM$363/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Sachimi K.
Sachimi K.
5.00 / 5
(26 reviews)
Visiting a few of 34 temples pilgrimage in Chichibu areacover image

Visiting a few of 34 temples pilgrimage in Chichibu area

Saitama
7 hours

Do you want a spiritual and hiking experience in one day? Chichibu is famous for the pilgrimage of Buddhism in Japan. Surrounded by low mountains, 34 temples are dispersed in the city. If you want to visit all the temples, it will take 3days. As your guide, I will be able to walk or run with you for 7 or 8 hours in a day including eating lunch and taking Spa! You can refresh yourself after the pilgrimage and a long walk.

FROM$214/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Daisuke I.
Daisuke I.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
Kamakura—Visit all popular spots in Kamakura and Enoshimacover image

Kamakura—Visit all popular spots in Kamakura and Enoshima

Saitama
7 hours 30 min

This is the trip to visit all popular sight-seeing spots and have local snacks in Kamakura in a day. We will visit the most popular spots, not only Tsurugaoka Hachiman shrine and Great Buddha temple, Kotokuin but also Hase temple from which you can command panoramic sea view of Sagami bay. Kamakura is the center city of Japan in medieval age and a historical town in Kanagawa prefecture which is known as “the Kyoto of Kanto region”. It’s a very popular tourist destination from both Japanese and

FROM$146/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Nao K.
Nao K.
4.95 / 5
(19 reviews)
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Bonsai sightseeing and Kawagoe small-Edo tour in Saitama

Saitama
9 hours

This tour include Omiya Bonsai museum & village where several types of Bonsai are displayed in both inside the museum & outside garden and Kawagoe tour spots with nostalgic atmosphere of ancient Edo-Era such as Kura-machi street , Kawagoe-castle and Hikawa-Shrines which are both located in Saitama. You can enjoy Japanese traditional atmosphere and craftsman skill.

FROM$279/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Kashima H.
Kashima H.
4.63 / 5
(68 reviews)
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Koedo In Kawagoe, one-day tour

Saitama
7 hours

Kawagoe is located in the north part of Tokyo. It is only 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo. Kawagoe has good access and it is a very convenient tourist spot. Kawagoe is a town of history retaining the culture and aroma of Edo period 400 years ago. Why not visit the temples and learn about historical heritage, and fill up on Japanese food at an authentic Japanese restaurant?

FROM$259/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Kenji K.
Kenji K.
5.00 / 5
(7 reviews)
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[Kawagoe Private Tour] Hikawa shrine, Castle (Ticket inc.) & Kimono with certified Japanese guide

Saitama
6 hours

Experience Kawagoe's historical Kurazukuri no Machi which is Edo period warehouse, Kawagoe Castle, Hikawa Shrine and enjoy traditional Japanese food, "Unagi" and Sweet potato snacks and cakes which is must-try in Kawagoe. You can also try wearing Kimono and walk in the city, and take memorable photos in old city view!

FROM$518/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Kota M.
Kota M.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)

Saitama Highlights Tours

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Visit to Bonsai Village in Saitama

Saitama
3 hours 30 min

As I am living in a walk distance from Bonsai Village, I can guide you very effectively. Bonsai Village is located In Saitama City. It takes about one hour from the center of Tokyo by rail. At present day, there are five nurseries of Bonsai and The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum. Each of the nurseries has their own characteristics you may enjoy. Some have lady-favorite Bonsai, and some has large size Bonsai. You may buy vessels and tools specialized in Bonsai nursing. You could even buy Bonsai itself( you need some complicated procedures to export them). Bonsai village is within only 15 minute by foot. You can enjoy walking in quiet town(village) by only one hour trip from the downtown of Tokyo.  The museum has about 150 Bonsai. Some of them are 1000-2000 years old and you can also observe the staff caring them at a short distance. The museum also has three typical TOKONOMA (caves) with best suited Bonsai. There are English brochures which is very simple and volunteer guides with little foreign language efficiency.

FROM$79/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yo O.
Yo O.
4.86 / 5
(7 reviews)
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Amusement Town Koedo Kawagoe !

Saitama
3 hours

Enjoy your half day or full day in Koedo Kawagoe which has Edo period atmosphere. It's just 30 minutes away from Tokyo by train.

FROM$76/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Katie T.
Katie T.
4.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
¡Tour de un día de Koedo en Kawagoe y el museo de Arte de Bonsái de Omiya en Saitama!cover image

¡Tour de un día de Koedo en Kawagoe y el museo de Arte de Bonsái de Omiya en Saitama!

Saitama
7 hours

Visitaremos Koedo en Kawagoe, ciudad con el ambiente tradicional de Edo Tokio y el museo de Arte de Bonsái de Omiya en la Ciudad de Saitama el que es el primer museo nacional en el mundo creado el 2010, para transmitir la cultura del arte de Bonsái en general.

FROM$185/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Akio N.
Akio N.
4.93 / 5
(15 reviews)
Kawagoe Highlights tour! Historic streets with Nice snack walks.cover image

Kawagoe Highlights tour! Historic streets with Nice snack walks.

Saitama
7 hours

Kawagoe is easily accessible from Tokyo, and is a town where you can tour historic old streets and temples, see traditional Japanese craft souvenirs, and enjoy Japanese food and local snacks! (English and Chinese)

FROM$194/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Miki K.
Miki K.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
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Kawagoe Little Edo Private Tour

Saitama
7 hours

Kawagoe, called Little Edo, was a merchant town that is now home to a wealth of architecture and designs. One of the symbolic structures in Kawagoe is the tall Clock Bell Tower (Toki-no Kane) that dates back over 400 years. We will enjoy strolling around the town steeped in the tradition of Edo, such as fire proof Storehouses that are still beautifully preserved in the town center

FROM$369/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Masaharu N.
Masaharu N.
4.74 / 5
(66 reviews)
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Kawagoe - Old Edo Era Time Slip

Saitama
5 hours

Experience the feel of old Japan only 30 minutes north of Tokyo. Famed for it's Edo period vibe, this nostalgic town is lined with many old Edo period buildings and is a great one day trip from Tokyo. Experience a different side of the city! Snacks and traditional crafts shops line the streets and you can feel the old nostalgia of a by-gone era. Popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy Kawagoe with an experienced local guide from the UK.

FROM$194/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Ed J.
Ed J.
4.75 / 5
(4 reviews)

Saitama Tour Reviews

Excellent experience!

Mr Nobu is a wonderful and highly recommended guide! He's very client-oriented and helpful. Everything went so smoothly - from discussing and organizing a private tour to G-Cans to the actual tour. We're very thankful and hope we have a chance to organize something together again!

Natalia D.

Thank you very much for your review. I am glad to know that you were happy and enjoyed the tour. G-Cans tour is a bit special tour but would be interesting for people who like it. Looking forward to talk with you again! Nobu

A relaxed and fascinating walk in the past with Sachimi-san

I was eager to explore the outskirts of Tokyo. I chose Sachimi-san because her tour was specifically focused on Kawagoe, an area where different past architectures merge: Edo, Meiji, Tasho, Showa. Sachimi could help me with the logistics. We could visit Kitain temple, where I was lucky enough to assist to a burning ritual and sutra chant, and then Hikawa, a shrine with a playful atmosphere. With her, I had the most delicious unagi I ever had in my trip (I am picky about unagi!). We strolled around in the joyful Kurazukuri street which is abundant of vintage shops, that I love. We visited a brewery, a really old soy factory...so many things, but I never felt any rush. Sachimi-san was always flexible and could easily read my interests. Time really flew! I hope to walk again in those streets in the future. If so, will be again with Sachimi-san.

Stefano U.

Hi, Stefano-san, Thank you so much for such nice words! It was really a joy to walk the lovely town and I am glad you liked and saw a lot there. The lunch was also really good! I hope you will come back to Japan, then let's explore another off-the-beaten old atmosphere area! Thank you again. Please take care!

R

Ram C.

5 / 5
Apr 16, 2023

Bonsai village tour

Saitama
3 hours 30 min

Customized

Super Helpful!!

Mr Yo was helpful in coordinating our visit to one of the private nurseries. There was a mixup of dates due to our fault but Mr Yo arranged everything one day earlier to our booked date. He is a very kind person. Grateful to him to make our visit to Bonsai Village a big success

Ram C.

It's my pleasure to guide such lovable families. I wish your mother in law successfully expand her Bonsai collection.

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Travel like a real local. With our lineup of varied tours we want to help you customize and realize your ideal tour in Saitama. Our guides can arrange for you to visit areas specific to your interests, so there will be no filler in the itinerary! Browse all the tours we offer in Saitama, and find the perfect one for you. The tours come in a variety of categories and lengths, so chances are you will be able to find the tour for you. Looking for something you couldn’t find in our lineup? Go ahead and send a message to one of the guides, they will create your tour for you! Teaming up with a local guide and getting their help in planning the itinerary is the smart way to travel, so let them sort everything out for you.