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Kawagoe Little Edo Private Tour
Joined 2016
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
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Kawagoe station
JR or Tobu Railway Kawagoe station
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
Kawagoe Castle
Kawagoe Kitain Temple
Lunch at the traditional Japanese restaurant near Kawagoe Kitain Temple
Kawagoe Kura-no-Machi Hi Street and Candy Street
See you off at Kawagoe station
Ending Point
At Kawagoe station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, pick up at Kawagoe station
lunch fee, local transportation fee such as bus or taxi
Tour Important Information
The Edo period, when samurai governed the country, enjoyed a long time peace over 260 years until late 19th century.
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. You 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.
Other attractions are Kawagoe Castle which has remained for a long time since late in the Edo period, and historical temples and shrines including Kita-in Temple that was originated in 830. The third Tokugawa Shogun, Iemitsu was born there. There is also a prestigious Hikawa Shrine.
You can surely enhance deep insights into the old history and culture of Kawagoe.
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 2016
About Tour Guide Masaharu N.
Hello, My name is Masaharu.
I am the National Licenced Tour Guide and Interpreter in English.
I used to stay in London, UK for 14 years on business.
This valuable experience gave me great passion for talking to many people with entirely different culture and historical background.
Therefore, it is my great pleasure to show foreign tourists from all over the world exciting tour spots by featuring traditional as well as modern faces of Japan.
Let's share together history, culture, natural beauty and seasonal delicacy of Japanese food.
See you in Japan soon!
Reviews
“Great tour with a great guide!”
Masaharu was a top notch tour guide for our day together in Tokyo. He knew the best spots and background of each site, including Tsukiji, Asakusa and much more. Our day was extremely hot and humid and he was very accommodating for our group, giving us time to rest and cool off when needed while still getting us to and from our multiple stops. You can't find a better guide. Thank you Masa!
Masaharu N.
Dear Jonathan, Thank you for your nice review and heart-warming words. It was my great pleasure sharing such a lovely time with you and your wonderful family around Tokyo. I also enjoyed learning a lot about your amazing way of life in US. I hope you will further have fun touring around Tokyo for the rest of days and bring good memories back home. Wishing you and your family all the best!
“Excellent Guide”
Thank you so much Masa-San for 2 wonderful days in Japan! Our family of 7 had great memories to visit Hakone and Tokyo the first time. We even learn and enjoy to navigate Metro and train in Tokyo. Masa-San help us to organize the trip 2 months before our visit. He is very dedicated to make sure all of my 5 children have a good time and enjoy best food in Japan. I highly recommend Masa-San and his tour. His English is excellent. Thank you very much. Tuyet Nguyen.
Masaharu N.
Dear Tuyet-san, Thank you for your nice review. It was such a wonderful time sharing with your lovely family for two days around Hakone and Tokyo. I also enjoyed learning a lot about your family history and culture. I am looking forward to seeing you again in the near future. Wishing your family all the best! Masaharu
“one day city tour”
I had one day in Tokyo, and best thing I did was to hire Masa to take me around. Don't bother to try to do this by yourself.
Masaharu N.
Hi Moshe-san, Thank you for your warm words and a nice review. It was my great pleasure helping you enjoy touring around Tokyo. Wishing you all the best! Masaharu
$370/ per group
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