Toki no Kane

Hikawa Shrine

Wooden plate

Starbucks

Ghibli Store

Shingashi River

Sake Tasting Vending Machine

Saitama's Premium Sake

Traditional Japanese Candy

Japanese Sweet Potato Chips

Liquor Store

Kawagoe Day Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2026

Maricar R.

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Saitama

English, Japanese, Tagalog (Native)

5 hours

Private tour (only you and Maricar R.)

Up to 4 people

Explore Kawagoe, “Little Edo,” on a cultural and culinary walking tour through historic streets and clay-walled warehouses. Visit the iconic Toki no Kane bell tower, taste local specialties like eel or sweet potato treats, and stroll through Candy Alley filled with nostalgic sweets. With a customizable lunch and rich storytelling, this experience offers a deeper connection to Japan’s history, flavors, and traditions.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

11:00 AM

Meeting Point

Kawagoe Station West Exit or Hon-Kawagoe Station East Exit

11:10 AM

Lunch

Option 1: Traditional Unagi Experience at Ogakiku

Step back in time with a 200+ year-old dining experience at Ogakiku, established in 1807. This historic restaurant is famous for its expertly grilled eel, glazed with a secret heirloom sauce passed down through generations.

Recommended Meal:

Unaju (Grilled Eel over Rice Set)

Includes pickled vegetables & eel liver soup

3,950 yen

Option 2: Koedo Kurari – Sake & Local Flavors

Originally the Kagamiyama Brewery (est. 1875), Koedo Kurari is now a cultural complex combining food, sake, and history.

Lunch at Hasshutei Restaurant:

Unaju (eel rice bowl): 3,300 yen

Hitsumabushi (eel with multiple ways to enjoy): 2,970 yen

Sake Experience:

-Try 3 sake samples for just 500 yen via vending machine

-Explore 50 premium local sake varieties from Saitama breweries

-Purchase your favorites as souvenirs

Option 3: Café Torocco – Sweet Potato Kaiseki

A unique and artistic dining experience featuring Kawagoe’s famous sweet potatoes, presented in a mini kaiseki (multi-course meal).

Kawagoe Sweet Potato Mini Kaiseki

2,200 yen

After your meal, explore the nearby Yamawa pottery shop (est. 1893), housed in one of Japan’s largest irimoya-style earthen storehouses.

Option 4: Matcha Soba at Kotobukian Kuranomachi

Established in 1905, this soba restaurant specializes in matcha-infused noodles, blending Kawagoe’s tea culture with traditional Japanese cuisine.

Signature Dish:

Matcha Wariko Soba (7 stacked trays)2,400 yen

Kurazukuri Street (Warehouse District)

Explore a street lined with clay-walled warehouses from the Edo period, built to withstand fire after a devastating blaze in the 1800s.

The dark tiles, thick walls, and solid wooden doors give the area a bold, historic presence.

As you walk through, the modern world fades—replaced by preserved facades, quiet alleyways, and the atmosphere of old Japan.

Walk to Toki no Kane

Take a photo of the famous Tori no Kane or Clock Bell Tower.

Stroll the food shops nearby and try some sweet potato chips, steamed manju cakes filled with sweet potato and red bean or sweet potato ice cream.

Kawagoe is called sweet potato kingdom during the Edo period known for its high quality.

Explore Kashiya Yokocho (Candy Alley)

This place is known for traditional japanese sweets, small toys and accessories.

You can also find a merchandise store of a famous japanese web manga character Chiikawa here in Kawagoe.

Ending Point

Kawagoe Station or Hon Kawagoe Station

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide Fee

Tobu Loop Bus or Coedo Loop Bus

Photo Service

What‘s not included

Public Transportation

Tour Important Information

This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.

* This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

*Restaurant reservation for Option 3 & 4 lunches is possible depending on number of persons.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Maricar R.

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About Tour Guide Maricar R.

Hello, My name is Maricar!

Originally from the Philippines, and I’ve been living here in Japan for over 10 years. I’m currently based in Saitama—so I’m very familiar with the local area as well as many parts of Japan.

As a traveler myself, I have a strong passion for exploring Japan, and my personal goal is to visit all 47 prefectures. Because of this, I love sharing not just the popular tourist spots, but also hidden gems and local experiences that many visitors don’t usually get to see.

I speak Tagalog and English fluently, along with conversational Japanese, so I can assist a wide range of guests and help make your journey smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable.

I’m really excited to guide you today and share with you the beauty, culture, and unique charm of Japan. Let’s have a wonderful trip together!