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Day Trip to Kawagoe: Old temples, Local foods at the nostalgic street, and more!
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Joined 2014
Hidden in Saitama Prefecture, Kawagoe, also known as Little Edo, still retains the atmosphere of ancient Japan during the Edo period. If you wish to escape from the bustling city of Tokyo, this Kawagoe private tour will not disappoint you. In this small peaceful town, there are many traditional Japanese shrines, temples and other amazing attractions, such as Kita-in Temple and the old warehouse district of Kurazukuri. Take a day trip outside of Tokyo and discover the historic Kawagoe.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- I will meet you near the reception. I will show your name on my iPad.
At your hotel
I will pick you up at your hotel near the reception.
10:00-11:30 Travel from Tokyo to Kawagoe
Take a train from Tokyo to Kawagoe station and take a local bus there.
12:00-12:30 Naka-in Temple
Naka-in Temple; Enjoy strolling around this small, peaceful temple and be impressed with the traditional Japanese garden. Founded in 830 AD, by a Buddhist priest Jikaku Daishi, the temple relatively resembles those in Kyoto. In Spring, many azaleas will bloom together.
12:30-13:30 Kita-in Temple
Kita-in Temple; One of the most famous Buddhist temples in Kawagoe, attracting both locals and foreigners to visit. The over 500 mysterious statues of Buddha's disciples, called Gohyaku Rakan, make this temple more amazing. Some of the buildings in this temple are part of the former Edo Castle, which is worth visiting. (Admission: 400 JPY per adult)
13:30-14:00 Lunch
Lunch; Please try Japanese noodles with crunchy tempura or BBQ eel, which are the most famous dishes of Kawagoe.
14:30-15:30 Kurazukuri Street and Kashiya Yokocho
Kurazukuri Street and Kashiya Yokocho Alley; No visit to Kawagoe is complete without walking through this historic street. In the Edo era, this street was the center of trade, thus there were many warehouses. Now, they became restaurants and souvenir shops. Visitors also can find rare Japanese sweets and desserts in Kashiya Yokocho Alley.
16:00-17:00 Take trains from Kawagoeshi station to Tokyo
There are many railways to Tokyo.
We will take the easiest rapid train to Tokyo.
At your hotel.
End of the tour
Ending Point
At your hotel
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
Tour guide fee and hotel pick-up service
On this Kawagoe private tour, the transportation fees, admission fee, and lunch costs of the visitor and tour guide are additional fees and as following:
- Transportation fee: approximately 2,000 yen per person
- Lunch: approximately 1,000-2,000 yen per person
- Admission fees: for Kitain temple, 400 yen for entering the special room in the former Edo Castle.
Tour Important Information
- Some shops in Kurazukuri Street are closed on Mondays.
- Please, send a direct message to the tour guide for confirming the availability before booking
Not available on Mondays.
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 2014
About Tour Guide Yuki K.
I was born and grew up in Yokohama. I used to work in Tokyo for more than 20 years. I became the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in English in 2013. At first, I had attended a volunteer group which provided a tour of the Imperial Palace East Gardens until 2015. I guided more than fifty times in the garden as a volunteer and studied about Japanese history and culture. Based on this experience, I became a tour guide of this online site in 2015.
Since then, I have guided more than 500 tours in Tokyo as well as Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone, Kyoto, Nikko, etc., while improving my tours. My tours are very flexible and I always do my best to customize them according to the interests of my guests. I studied about the places and will provide you knowledge to appreciate them more deeply than just visiting there by yourself or a member of group tours. I like foods and I know many restaurants which provide typical Japanese lunch with reasonable price without waiting too long. Therefore, I am sure that I can provide you the best tours customized to your interests. It will be my great pleasure to help you to enjoy your stay in Japan. So please be my guest!!
Reviews
Ohmar E.
“Toyosu Fish Market with Mr. Yuki K.”
Mr. Yuki K. met us at our hotel lobby right on time. With his friendly, professional, and knowledgeable demeanor, he navigated us through the buzzing underground to public transportation. Mr. Yuki K. began by telling us about the Toyosu Fish Market where the world-famous tuna auction takes place. He explained the significance of the bids and the different types of tuna, sharing insider knowledge. Mr. Yuki led us through the aisles of vendors, retail and restaurant shops where we had a sushi lunch that was the absolute highlight of the tour. The sushi restaurant was one of his favorites and the sushi was fresh and tasty. He explained what some of the food items were and how it's used in Japanese cooking. Beyond the food, Mr. Yuki made the experience delightful with his great company and thoughtfulness. He was happy to answer all our questions, offering fantastic recommendations for the rest of our Tokyo trip. His ability to tailor the experience to our interests showed how much he truly cares about his guests. If you want to see the Toyosu Fish Market with a warm, knowledgeable, and engaging guide, look no further than Mr. Yuki K. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough! O English - Dallas TX, USA
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Yuki K.
Dear Ohmar, Thank you so much for writing such a detailed review of my tour. I'm grad you have enjoyed my tour. Thank you for taking my tour and please give my best regards to your wife. Yuki
Benjamin L.
“BEST GUIDE IN TOKYO”
Excellent person, great english communicator and very knwoledgeable. We went to a sushi spot in the market that was excellent.
Yuki K.
Dear Benjamin, Thank you for your review. I'm very glad you liked the sushi at my favorite place in Tsukiji. Thank you for taking my tour.
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Rowena S.
“Tokyo tour à la carte”
We enjoyed the whole tour, and even though it was raining, it was still very enjoyable. We visited Asakusa, including the beautiful Senso-ji Temple, which is a lively and popular area for shopping. We also explored the Tsukiji Outer Market, a must-visit spot where you can taste a wide variety of delicious foods. Finally, we went to Shibuya, which is famous for the iconic scramble crossing, where countless people cross the intersection at the same time. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and a great way to see some of Tokyo’s most famous sights.
Yuki K.
Dear Rowena, Thank you for your review with tour details. Best regards Yuki
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