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Tokyo Private Tour - The main gate of Naka-In temple
The main gate of Naka-In temple
Tokyo Private Tour - Gravestone of the great priests in Naka-In temple
Gravestone of the great priests in Naka-In temple
Tokyo Private Tour - The worship hall of Kita-In temple
The worship hall of Kita-In temple
Tokyo Private Tour - The Tahoto pagoda in Kita-In temple
The Tahoto pagoda in Kita-In temple
Tokyo Private Tour - Statues of 500 Gohyaku Rakan at Kita-In Temple
Statues of 500 Gohyaku Rakan at Kita-In Temple
Tokyo Private Tour - A famous Japanese noodle restaurant, which opened since the Meiji period.
A famous Japanese noodle restaurant, which opened since the Meiji period.
Tokyo Private Tour - The main building of Kawagoe castle
The main building of Kawagoe castle
Tokyo Private Tour - The model of Samurai meeting in Kawagoe castle
The model of Samurai meeting in Kawagoe castle
Tokyo Private Tour - The 15 meters-high Torri gate in the Hikawa shrine which is the largest wooden Torii in Japan.
The 15 meters-high Torri gate in the Hikawa shrine which is the largest wooden Torii in Japan.
Tokyo Private Tour - Kurazukuri street, where the warehouses became restaurants and souvenir shops
Kurazukuri street, where the warehouses became restaurants and souvenir shops
Tokyo Private Tour - The most famous symbol of Kawagoe, Tokino Kane or Bell Tower.
The most famous symbol of Kawagoe, Tokino Kane or Bell Tower.

Day Trip to Kawagoe: Temples, Local Food, Castle & More!

Day Trip
Tokyo Tour Guide - Yuki K.

Joined 2014

Yuki K.
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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 Kawagoe castle 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!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

- I will meet you near the reception. I will show your name on my iPad.

10:00 AM

At your hotel

I will pick you up at your hotel near the reception.

10:00 AM

10:00-11:30 Travel from Tokyo to Kawagoe

Take a train from Ikebukuro station to Kawagoe station and take a local bus there.

11:30 AM

11:30-12:00 Nakain Temple

Nakain Temple; Enjoy strolling around this small, peaceful temple and be impressed with the spectacular architecture and traditional Japanese garden. Founded in 830 AD, by a Buddhist priest Jikaku Daishi, the temple relatively resembles those in Kyoto. In Spring, all the flowers, including Sakura will bloom together.

12:00 PM

12:00-13:00 Kitain Temple

Kitain Temple; One of the most famous Buddhist temples in Kawagoe, attracting both locals and foreigners to visit. The over 500 mysterious Buddhist pupil statues, called Gohyaku Rakan, make this temple more amazing. Most of the buildings in this temple are part of the former Edo Castle, which is worth visiting. (Admission: 400 JPY per adult)

01:00 PM

13:00-13:30 Lunch

Lunch; Please try Japanese noodles with crunchy tempura or BBQ eel, which are the most famous dishes of Kawagoe.

02:00 PM

14:00-14:30 Kawagoe Castle

Kawagoe Castle; We will visit the spectacular Kawagoe Castle, which used to be a residence of Tokugawa’s allies, and witness amazing cultural estates, such as the tranquil traditional Japanese garden, tatami rooms, and paintings. (Closed on Mondays, Admission: 100 JPY per adult)

03:00 PM

15:00-15:30 Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine; Enjoy walking around this lovely shrine with its relaxing atmosphere. This shrine is very famous for love and relationships. One of the highlights is that the shrine houses the largest wooden Torii gate in Japan, which was moved from the Meiji Shrine. (Admission free)

04:00 PM

16:00-17:00 Kurazukuri Street and Kashiya Yokocho

Kurazukuri Street and Kashiya Yokocho; No visit to Kawagoe is complete without walking through this historic pedestrian 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.

05:00 PM

17:00-18:00 Take trains to Tokyo

06:00 PM

At your hotel.

End of the tour

Ending Point

At your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

Tour guide fee and hotel pick-up service

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What‘s not included

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 and for Kawagoe Castle, 100 yen.

Tour Important Information

- Kawagoe Castle, museums and some shops in Kurazukuri Street are closed on Monday.

- The tour guide is not available on Monday.

- Please, send a direct message to the tour guide for confirming the availability before booking

Not available on Mondays.

Important message from the supplier

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There is little restriction due to COVID 19 in Japan since 2023. I was vaccinated six times with the Pfizer one.

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Tokyo Tour Guide - Yuki K.

Joined 2014

Yuki K.
4.77 / 5
(371 reviews)
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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

Hakone trip

Mr. Yuki was an incredible guide. He was precise with his time allowing us to see alot of sites within a short time. Amazing!

Hieu N.

Yuki K.

Thanks for the review during our tour Yuki

A

Alex P.

5 / 5
Nov 27, 2024

Tokyo tour à la carte half day

Tokyo
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Well spent time

The guide provides clear, detailed itineraries that cater to a wide range of interests—from art lovers and history buffs to foodies and beach enthusiasts.

Alex P.

Yuki K.

Dear Alex Thank you for your review of my Tokyo tour. We visited Meiji Shrine and the Imperial Palace. I hope you enjoyed Nihonbashi after my tour. Best regards Yuki

A

Alex P.

5 / 5
Nov 27, 2024

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The guide provides clear, detailed itineraries that cater to a wide range of interests—from history lovers and history buffs to foodies.

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Dear Alex Thank you for your review. We visited the great Buddha, Hase-dera Temple, and Hachiman-gu Shrine in Kamakura. I'm very glad you enjoyed my tour. Please give my best regards to your wife. Yuki

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