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Geisha experiences tour

Japanese Calligraphy Experience

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Tokorozawa station

Cat bus & Totoro

May & Satsuki in Cat Bus

Little Edo, Kawagoe

Joined 2025

Hitomi K.

5.00 / 5

(2 reviews)

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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 there has instilled in me a deep appreciation for beautiful places and an insatiable curiosity about the world.

After working in the private sector in Tokyo for many years, I transitioned into a national government tour guide in 2017. Volunteering at the golf course during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics was an absolute blast!

I’ve had the privilege of leading a wide range of tours, from visits to shrines and temples to immersive experiences in anime, pop culture, food tasting, geisha experiences, and Japanese calligraphy. These tours have taken place at some incredible locations within and around Tokyo. I’m particularly passionate about showcasing the hidden gems of the Kanto region, including Tokyo, Saitama, and Nikko.

In addition to my tour guiding, I’m also a Japanese Calligraphy master, having honed my skills since kindergarten. It brings me immense joy to share this rich Japanese culture with international guests, and I’m thrilled to continue sharing my passion for Japan with even more people!

Important

I can guide you in Ikebukuro, Omote Sando, Harajuku, Meijj Gingu, Imperial Palace, Yanaka, Kappabashi area. In addition to these, I can also offer customized half-day and full-day Tokyo tours.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

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

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.

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

FROM$95/ per group

Totoro Forest in Sayama Hills Explore and visiting "Pitch black blackie" House, Half day Tour

Saitama

4 hrs 20 mins

Totoro Forest in Sayama Hills Explore and visiting "Pitch black blackie" House, Half day Tour

The Sayama Hills have been considered a model for the setting of "My Neighbor Totoro ". To preserve this forest from development, the land has been purchased and designated as Totoro Forest. There are over 50 locations, and wooden Totoro signboards have been erected on the designated land. Visiting these signboard spots is fun like a train stamp rally. First, meet Big Totoro at Kurosuke's, aka "Pitch black blackie" House, and then stroll through the forest in search of the signboards!

Totoro Forest in Sayama Hills Explore and visiting "Pitch black blackie" House, Half day Tour

FROM$82/ per group

Japanese art of calligraphy, Kanji Experience Class in Kawagoe

Saitama

2 hours

Japanese art of calligraphy, Kanji Experience Class in Kawagoe

Japanese, which uses three types of characters to write sentences, is a rare language. Kanji are unique characters that developed from pictographs. Once you know the basics, writing them isn't difficult. In this class, I, a Japanese calligraphy master, will introduce how to use calligraphy tools and have guests write characters of their choice. Writing the guest's name (in the Roman alphabet) converted into Kanji will be a fun experience!

Japanese art of calligraphy, Kanji Experience Class in Kawagoe

FROM$32/ per group

Experience Modernism and Tradition in a Quiet Suburb Kawagoe

Saitama

6 hours

Experience Modernism and Tradition in a Quiet Suburb Kawagoe

Visiting the landmark museum of Sakura town, which is a base facility for the "Cool Japan Forest" initiative, which creates cutting-edge culture and industry from a lush green area. After experiencing modern culture, you can travel back in time to traditions of hundreds of years ago, while eating local food!

Experience Modernism and Tradition in a Quiet Suburb Kawagoe

FROM$158/ per group

Saitama

4 hours

Bonsai Museum and village Half-Day Tour

Bonsai Museum in Omiya is the world's first-ever bonsai museum. It opened in 2010. Presently, there are about 130 Bonsai trees, 70 Bonsai pots, and decorative stones. Some of the bonsai on display are over 500 years old. You can take a stroll among the various types and sizes of bonsai exhibited outdoors. Afterward, you will visit several historic bonsai gardens—collectively known as "Bonsai Village"—where you can not only view the trees but also purchase any that catch your eye.

Bonsai Museum and village Half-Day Tour

FROM$82/ per group

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

Saitama

3 hrs 30 mins

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

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.

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

FROM$95/ per group

Saitama

4 hrs 20 mins

Totoro Forest in Sayama Hills Explore and visiting "Pitch black blackie" House, Half day Tour

The Sayama Hills have been considered a model for the setting of "My Neighbor Totoro ". To preserve this forest from development, the land has been purchased and designated as Totoro Forest. There are over 50 locations, and wooden Totoro signboards have been erected on the designated land. Visiting these signboard spots is fun like a train stamp rally. First, meet Big Totoro at Kurosuke's, aka "Pitch black blackie" House, and then stroll through the forest in search of the signboards!

Totoro Forest in Sayama Hills Explore and visiting "Pitch black blackie" House, Half day Tour

FROM$82/ per group

Saitama

2 hours

Japanese art of calligraphy, Kanji Experience Class in Kawagoe

Japanese, which uses three types of characters to write sentences, is a rare language. Kanji are unique characters that developed from pictographs. Once you know the basics, writing them isn't difficult. In this class, I, a Japanese calligraphy master, will introduce how to use calligraphy tools and have guests write characters of their choice. Writing the guest's name (in the Roman alphabet) converted into Kanji will be a fun experience!

Japanese art of calligraphy, Kanji Experience Class in Kawagoe

FROM$32/ per group

Saitama

6 hours

Experience Modernism and Tradition in a Quiet Suburb Kawagoe

Visiting the landmark museum of Sakura town, which is a base facility for the "Cool Japan Forest" initiative, which creates cutting-edge culture and industry from a lush green area. After experiencing modern culture, you can travel back in time to traditions of hundreds of years ago, while eating local food!

Experience Modernism and Tradition in a Quiet Suburb Kawagoe

FROM$158/ per group

Saitama

4 hours

Bonsai Museum and village Half-Day Tour

Bonsai Museum in Omiya is the world's first-ever bonsai museum. It opened in 2010. Presently, there are about 130 Bonsai trees, 70 Bonsai pots, and decorative stones. Some of the bonsai on display are over 500 years old. You can take a stroll among the various types and sizes of bonsai exhibited outdoors. Afterward, you will visit several historic bonsai gardens—collectively known as "Bonsai Village"—where you can not only view the trees but also purchase any that catch your eye.

Bonsai Museum and village Half-Day Tour

FROM$82/ per group

Reviews

Sizwe colbert (.

5 / 5

Mar 28, 2026

Exploring Tokorozawa neighborhood, enjoying traditional architecture and local foods

Mar 28, 2026

Saitama

5 hours 30 mins

Customized

“Authentic and Comfortable Experience with Hitomi”

Hitomi was an authentic and thoughtful guide who showed me around Tokorozawa and Little Edo. I felt very comfortable throughout, and the experience felt natural and knowledgeable. I only wish I had booked her for more days.

Hitomi K.

Hello Sizwe, Thank you for your kind review! I am so glad to hear that. It’s a shame that you came all the way from a distant country and chose Tokorozawa, only for your time there to be so short. Next time please come again as there are still many places I’d like to show you. I’m looking forward to it! Hitomi

Marcel M.

5 / 5

Feb 20, 2026

Kawagoe Koedo (little Edo) nostalgic town exploring

Feb 20, 2026

Saitama

3 hours 30 mins

Customized

“A real trip to Little Edo AND candy!!!”

Had a wonderful time visiting some cool spots in Kawagoe Koedo (Little Edo) today; including Kitain Temple, Matsuri Kainan, and Kashiya Yokocho (Candy Alley). There was a lot more history in a fairly local area than I expected. Hitomi was great in providing interesting background information and insight about all the places I visited. Kurano Street was like stepping into a time machine to see a bit of old Japan, lots on interesting architecture and local shops. The festival museum was kinda cool too, because I could get a bit of a feel for the actual event. Although I’m not a sweets person ‘candy street’ was a lot of fun. There were all kinds of goodies in the most amazing packaging, great for souvenirs! And an extra shoutout to Hitomi for being a great guide; knowledgeable, easygoing, and very kind. I had a great time!

Hitomi K.

Hello Marcel, Thank you for joining the tour and a review! I'm very honored that you're satisfied with my guiding. There are still many great tourist spots in Saitama Prefecture that are not well known. The 500 Arahamt are also very unique stone statues, and they both made us smile, are’t they? I would like to continue working to guide many guests to hidden gem so that they can enjoy themselves. We look forward to seeing you again! Best regards, Hitomi