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Saitama Private Tour - Kawagoe street

Kawagoe street

Saitama Private Tour - Kumano Shrine ,Kawagoe

Kumano Shrine ,Kawagoe

Saitama Private Tour - Traditional lunch in Kawagoe

Traditional lunch in Kawagoe

Tour Guide - Lauren W.

Joined 2025

Lauren W.

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People

Available Areas

Saitama (Living)

Languages

English (Native), Japanese

Response Time

8 hours on average

Availability Updated

5 days ago

About Tour Guide Lauren W.

I am Lauren, and I am living in Saitama, just north of Tokyo. I’d like to introduce you to Saitama prefecture, a perfect location for a day-trip during your stay in Tokyo. Saitama has lots of beautiful spots including shrines, parks and old towns.

Important

I am generally available most weekdays, apart from Fridays. Sundays are ok but I am not available on a Saturday.

Tours

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

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Day Trip

Day Trip

Kawagoe & Omiya Day-trip

Kawagoe & Omiya Day-trip

I will welcome you to Saitama prefecture, just North of Tokyo and a perfect day trip! We will start in Omiya just over 30 minutes from Tokyo station, and visit Hikawa shrine- one of the major shrines of Saitama. Then we will take the train to Kawagoe- Saitama’s old town.

Kawagoe & Omiya Day-trip

FROM$144/ per group

FROM$144/ per group

Half Day in Omiya

Half Day in Omiya

Spend half a day with me in Omiya, Saitama, a great day trip from Tokyo, around 35 minutes from Tokyo station or Shinjuku station. We will first visit Hikawa shrine - an important shrine in Omiya, and then we’ll head over to the Railway museum where you can enjoy numerous exhibits and interactive experiences.

Half Day in Omiya

FROM$113/ per group

FROM$113/ per group

In-Depth Kawagoe

In-Depth Kawagoe

An in-depth visit of Kawagoe, a day-trip from Tokyo. Learn about the history of the town known as Little Edo. From Shogun history, warehouse districts to sweet potatoes, there’s plenty to learn here in Kawagoe.

In-Depth Kawagoe

FROM$255/ per group

FROM$255/ per group

Candy, Shrines & History in Kawagoe

Candy, Shrines & History in Kawagoe

This tour will visit Kawagoe, a nice day trip from Tokyo. Kawagoe is known as Little Edo with old streets, warehouses and a bell tower. We’ll walk the streets, try some local delicacies, and visit one or two local shrines and temples.

Candy, Shrines & History in Kawagoe

FROM$188/ per group

FROM$188/ per group

Kawagoe & Omiya Day-trip

Kawagoe & Omiya Day-trip

I will welcome you to Saitama prefecture, just North of Tokyo and a perfect day trip! We will start in Omiya just over 30 minutes from Tokyo station, and visit Hikawa shrine- one of the major shrines of Saitama. Then we will take the train to Kawagoe- Saitama’s old town.

Kawagoe & Omiya Day-trip

FROM$144/ per group

FROM$144/ per group

Half Day in Omiya

Half Day in Omiya

Spend half a day with me in Omiya, Saitama, a great day trip from Tokyo, around 35 minutes from Tokyo station or Shinjuku station. We will first visit Hikawa shrine - an important shrine in Omiya, and then we’ll head over to the Railway museum where you can enjoy numerous exhibits and interactive experiences.

Half Day in Omiya

FROM$113/ per group

FROM$113/ per group

In-Depth Kawagoe

In-Depth Kawagoe

An in-depth visit of Kawagoe, a day-trip from Tokyo. Learn about the history of the town known as Little Edo. From Shogun history, warehouse districts to sweet potatoes, there’s plenty to learn here in Kawagoe.

In-Depth Kawagoe

FROM$255/ per group

FROM$255/ per group

Candy, Shrines & History in Kawagoe

Candy, Shrines & History in Kawagoe

This tour will visit Kawagoe, a nice day trip from Tokyo. Kawagoe is known as Little Edo with old streets, warehouses and a bell tower. We’ll walk the streets, try some local delicacies, and visit one or two local shrines and temples.

Candy, Shrines & History in Kawagoe

FROM$188/ per group

FROM$188/ per group

Tour Guide - Lauren W.

Lauren W.

Date

People

Available Areas

Saitama (Living)

Languages

English (Native), Japanese

Response Time

8 hours on average

Availability Updated

5 days ago

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