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Kawagoe "Little Edo" Historic Tour (English / Spanish)

Saitama

5 hours

Kawagoe "Little Edo" Historic Tour (English / Spanish)

This tour is available in English and Spanish. / Este tour está disponible en inglés y español. Step back in time and experience "Little Edo" in Kawagoe! On this walking tour, we will explore beautifully preserved warehouse district streets (Kurazukuri), visit the iconic Toki no Kane clock tower, and stroll through Candy Alley (Kashiya Yokocho). Discover local snacks, rich Japanese history, and charming shrines on a relaxed, personalized day trip just outside Tokyo!

Kawagoe "Little Edo" Historic Tour (English / Spanish)

Timeless Kawagoe: Tour Through Little Edo's History and Charm

Join our unforgettable tour through the historic streets of Kawagoe, famously known as "Little Edo"! This carefully curated itinerary takes you from the spiritual serenity of Hikawa Shrine to the samurai legacy of Kawagoe Castle, the nostalgic charm of Penny Candy Alley, and the iconic Time Bell Tower. Stroll through the Edo-era elegance of Kurazukuri Old Town, enjoy lunch, and explore the vintage allure of Taisho Roman Dori Street.

Timeless Kawagoe: Tour Through Little Edo's History and Charm

Kawagoe, Koedo (little Edo), nostalgic town exploring, Half Day Tour

Koedo has preserved a seventeenth-century atmosphere that was regarded as the major city of the Tokugawa government. The area is dotted with buildings and related temples from that era.　 Not only are they historical, but they are also a fun way to stroll around town while enjoying a ready-made edible treat. You can learn Tokugawa family cherished temple called Kitain, then "Kashiya Yokocyo" aka, Candy alley, Bell Tower, and stroll the warehouse-style street.

Kawagoe, Koedo (little Edo), nostalgic town exploring, Half Day Tour

A Half-Day-Trip Koedo Kawagoe!

Kawagoe is a historic city located in Saitama Prefecture, just 30 to 60 minutes by train from central Tokyo. It is often called "Little Edo" (小江戸 / Koedo) because of its well-preserved streets and buildings that reflect the Edo period (1603–1868). Kawagoe has many attractions, so I can customize the tour according to your preferences!

A Half-Day-Trip Koedo Kawagoe!

Kawagoe "Little Edo" Historic Tour (English / Spanish)

This tour is available in English and Spanish. / Este tour está disponible en inglés y español. Step back in time and experience "Little Edo" in Kawagoe! On this walking tour, we will explore beautifully preserved warehouse district streets (Kurazukuri), visit the iconic Toki no Kane clock tower, and stroll through Candy Alley (Kashiya Yokocho). Discover local snacks, rich Japanese history, and charming shrines on a relaxed, personalized day trip just outside Tokyo!

Kawagoe "Little Edo" Historic Tour (English / Spanish)

Timeless Kawagoe: Tour Through Little Edo's History and Charm

Join our unforgettable tour through the historic streets of Kawagoe, famously known as "Little Edo"! This carefully curated itinerary takes you from the spiritual serenity of Hikawa Shrine to the samurai legacy of Kawagoe Castle, the nostalgic charm of Penny Candy Alley, and the iconic Time Bell Tower. Stroll through the Edo-era elegance of Kurazukuri Old Town, enjoy lunch, and explore the vintage allure of Taisho Roman Dori Street.

Timeless Kawagoe: Tour Through Little Edo's History and Charm

Kawagoe, Koedo (little Edo), nostalgic town exploring, Half Day Tour

Koedo has preserved a seventeenth-century atmosphere that was regarded as the major city of the Tokugawa government. The area is dotted with buildings and related temples from that era.　 Not only are they historical, but they are also a fun way to stroll around town while enjoying a ready-made edible treat. You can learn Tokugawa family cherished temple called Kitain, then "Kashiya Yokocyo" aka, Candy alley, Bell Tower, and stroll the warehouse-style street.

Kawagoe, Koedo (little Edo), nostalgic town exploring, Half Day Tour

A Half-Day-Trip Koedo Kawagoe!

Kawagoe is a historic city located in Saitama Prefecture, just 30 to 60 minutes by train from central Tokyo. It is often called "Little Edo" (小江戸 / Koedo) because of its well-preserved streets and buildings that reflect the Edo period (1603–1868). Kawagoe has many attractions, so I can customize the tour according to your preferences!

A Half-Day-Trip Koedo Kawagoe!

FROM$95/ per group

Aigerim B.

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Saitama Day Trip Tours

Saitama

8 hours

Bonsai sightseeing and Kawagoe small-Edo tour in Saitama

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.

Bonsai sightseeing and Kawagoe small-Edo tour in Saitama

Kawagoe & Omiya Day-trip

I will welcome you to Saitama prefecture, just North of Tokyo and a perfect day trip! We will start in Omiya just over 30 minutes from Tokyo station, and visit Hikawa shrine- one of the major shrines of Saitama. Then we will take the train to Kawagoe- Saitama’s old town.

Kawagoe & Omiya Day-trip

Half Day in Omiya

Spend half a day with me in Omiya, Saitama, a great day trip from Tokyo, around 35 minutes from Tokyo station or Shinjuku station. We will first visit Hikawa shrine - an important shrine in Omiya, and then we’ll head over to the Railway museum where you can enjoy numerous exhibits and interactive experiences.

Half Day in Omiya

Step into the Future & Travel Back in Time: Kadokawa + Kawagoe Tour

This tour begins at the iconic Kadokawa Culture Museum, a striking architectural masterpiece designed by Kengo Kuma, where art, literature, and design come together in an immersive cultural experience. From there, we travel to Kawagoe—known as “Little Edo”—to stroll through its preserved warehouse streets, visit the famous Bell Tower, and explore traditional shops and local sweets.

Step into the Future & Travel Back in Time: Kadokawa + Kawagoe Tour

Bonsai sightseeing and Kawagoe small-Edo tour in Saitama

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.

Bonsai sightseeing and Kawagoe small-Edo tour in Saitama

Kawagoe & Omiya Day-trip

I will welcome you to Saitama prefecture, just North of Tokyo and a perfect day trip! We will start in Omiya just over 30 minutes from Tokyo station, and visit Hikawa shrine- one of the major shrines of Saitama. Then we will take the train to Kawagoe- Saitama’s old town.

Kawagoe & Omiya Day-trip

Half Day in Omiya

Spend half a day with me in Omiya, Saitama, a great day trip from Tokyo, around 35 minutes from Tokyo station or Shinjuku station. We will first visit Hikawa shrine - an important shrine in Omiya, and then we’ll head over to the Railway museum where you can enjoy numerous exhibits and interactive experiences.

Half Day in Omiya

Step into the Future & Travel Back in Time: Kadokawa + Kawagoe Tour

This tour begins at the iconic Kadokawa Culture Museum, a striking architectural masterpiece designed by Kengo Kuma, where art, literature, and design come together in an immersive cultural experience. From there, we travel to Kawagoe—known as “Little Edo”—to stroll through its preserved warehouse streets, visit the famous Bell Tower, and explore traditional shops and local sweets.

Step into the Future & Travel Back in Time: Kadokawa + Kawagoe Tour

FROM$76/ per group

Maricar R.

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Saitama Highlights Tours

Saitama

7 hours

Koedo In Kawagoe, one-day tour

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?

Koedo In Kawagoe, one-day tour

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

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.

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

Tokorozawa Sakura Town Half Day Tour

About an hour from Shinjuku Station Located in Tokorozawa, the Kadokawa Culture Museum is one of Japan’s newest and most striking cultural landmarks—an architectural masterpiece that beautifully blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary design. Designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, the building stands at approximately 40 meters tall and is instantly recognizable by its dramatic exterior, constructed using around 20,000 pieces of granite.

Tokorozawa Sakura Town Half Day Tour

Amusement Town Koedo Kawagoe !

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.

Amusement Town Koedo Kawagoe !

Koedo In Kawagoe, one-day tour

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?

Koedo In Kawagoe, one-day tour

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

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.

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

Tokorozawa Sakura Town Half Day Tour

About an hour from Shinjuku Station Located in Tokorozawa, the Kadokawa Culture Museum is one of Japan’s newest and most striking cultural landmarks—an architectural masterpiece that beautifully blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary design. Designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, the building stands at approximately 40 meters tall and is instantly recognizable by its dramatic exterior, constructed using around 20,000 pieces of granite.

Tokorozawa Sakura Town Half Day Tour

Amusement Town Koedo Kawagoe !

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.

Amusement Town Koedo Kawagoe !

Saitama Unique Experience Tours

Totoro Forest in Sayama Hills Explore and visiting "Pitch black blackie" House, Half day Tour

Saitama

4 hrs 20 mins

Totoro Forest in Sayama Hills Explore and visiting "Pitch black blackie" House, Half day Tour

The Sayama Hills have been considered a model for the setting of "My Neighbor Totoro ". To preserve this forest from development, the land has been purchased and designated as Totoro Forest. There are over 50 locations, and wooden Totoro signboards have been erected on the designated land. Visiting these signboard spots is fun like a train stamp rally. First, meet Big Totoro at Kurosuke's, aka "Pitch black blackie" House, and then stroll through the forest in search of the signboards!

Totoro Forest in Sayama Hills Explore and visiting "Pitch black blackie" House, Half day Tour

For Children and Railway fans ! Tour to The Railway Museum

The Railway Museum in Omiya city (about one hour by train from Tokyo) is a very popular for children and railways fans in Japan. It's a wonderful facility to enjoy the exhibitions of many formerly actually used trains in Japan.

For Children and Railway fans ! Tour to The Railway Museum

Totoro Forest in Sayama Hills Explore and visiting "Pitch black blackie" House, Half day Tour

The Sayama Hills have been considered a model for the setting of "My Neighbor Totoro ". To preserve this forest from development, the land has been purchased and designated as Totoro Forest. There are over 50 locations, and wooden Totoro signboards have been erected on the designated land. Visiting these signboard spots is fun like a train stamp rally. First, meet Big Totoro at Kurosuke's, aka "Pitch black blackie" House, and then stroll through the forest in search of the signboards!

Totoro Forest in Sayama Hills Explore and visiting "Pitch black blackie" House, Half day Tour

For Children and Railway fans ! Tour to The Railway Museum

The Railway Museum in Omiya city (about one hour by train from Tokyo) is a very popular for children and railways fans in Japan. It's a wonderful facility to enjoy the exhibitions of many formerly actually used trains in Japan.

For Children and Railway fans ! Tour to The Railway Museum

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Saitama Tour Reviews

Luis L.

5 / 5

Oct 26, 2026

Kawagoe "Little Edo" Historic Tour (English / Spanish)

Oct 26, 2026

Saitama

5 hours

“Awesome Tour Guide. ”

Had a wonderful tour experience with Diego. Real explicit on pointing out important details as we walked to points of interest. Knowledge of the culture, language and history. Respectful & humble. Will highly recommend.

Tammy F.

5 / 5

Sep 26, 2026

Kawagoe "Little Edo" Historic Tour (English / Spanish)

Sep 26, 2026

Saitama

5 hours

“Best day ever!”

Visiting Kawagoe with Diego was one of my favorite days of my trip to Japan Diego provided so much information and I learned so many interesting things about Kawagoe and the Edo period. This town was so magnificent and would recommend this tour to anyone

Diego G.

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure showing you around Kawagoe and sharing its fascinating history and the stories of the Edo period with you. I'm truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the town and that the tour became one of your favorite memories of Japan. It was wonderful having you as my guest, and I sincerely appreciate your recommendation. I hope you have many more wonderful adventures in Japan, and I would be delighted to see you again someday! Best wishes, Diego

Stefano U.

5 / 5

Apr 27, 2023

Kawagoe Town Day Excursion from Tokyo with Private guide

Apr 27, 2023

Saitama

8 hours

“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.

Sachimi K.

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!

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