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

Storehouse-style streets

Shoin, Kitain Temple

Kashiya Yokocyo, Candy aley

Incense burner, Kitain Temple

Tahouto, Kitain Temple

500 Statues of Rakan

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

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2025

Hitomi K.

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Saitama

English, Japanese (Native)

3 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Hitomi K.)

Up to 4 people

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.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Hon Kawagoe Station, Seibu Shinjuku Line

- Ticket Exit of Hon Kawagoe Station. I will hold the board in your name.

09:30 AM

Kitain Temple

Founded in the 8th century by a high-ranking priest, "Jikaku Daishi"

Later, the Tokugawa family preserved and long cherished.

You can see the magnificent architecture and treasure.

10:40 AM

"Kashiya Yokocyo", Candy store alley

Candy store lines along the side alley, Fun for everyone, from children to adults

11:10 AM

Kawagoe Matsuri Kaikan, Kawagoe Festival Museum

Kawagoe Festival is registered UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Nationally Designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties. This museum houses festival related things such as float

etc.

11:40 AM

Tokino Kane, Bell Tower

Originally it was built about 400 years ago, now it is the 4th generation and bell ring everyday, at 6am, noon, 3pm and 6pm

12:00 PM

exploring warehouse-style street

strolling the main street of Koedo, while you enjoying shopping

12:30 AM

Tour end

If you continue to explore the Koedo, you can stay. If not,

I will walk you to the Hon Kawagoe Station

Ending Point

Hon Kawagoe Station, or warehouse-style street in Koedo

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

What‘s not included

・Public transportation

(from your hotel to the meeting place)

・Entrance ticket at "Kitain" Temple: 400yen per person

(you and guide)

・Entrance ticket at Matsuri Kaikan (festival museum):

300yen per person (you and guide)

Tour Important Information

This tour requires you to wear socks; you have a chance to visit a temple with a tatami mat.

Kitain Temple closed:

December 25-January 8,

February 2-3,

April 2-4

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 2025

Hitomi K.

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Hitomi K.

Hi, I'm Hitomi

I was born and raised on a small, beautiful island in Japan.

Growing up in such a place has given me great appreciation for beautiful places and a deep curiosity for the world around me.

After long years in the private sector in Tokyo, I became a national government tour guide in 2017. Volunteering at the golf course at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics was a great experience.

I have experience with various types of tours, including shrines and temples, anime, pop culture, food sample-making, geisha experience, and Japanese calligraphy experience tours at the many exciting places in and around Tokyo. I can share various kinds of places for guests of all ages and interests, especially hidden spots in the Kanto region (Tokyo, Saitama, Nikko).

I’m also a Japanese Calligraphy master. I've been training hard since kindergarten.

It's so much fun to be able to share this Japanese culture with international guests, and I look forward to showing even more guests around.