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Kawagoe street
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Kumano Shrine ,Kawagoe
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Traditional lunch in Kawagoe
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Joined 2025
Lauren W.
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Saitama (Living)
Languages
English (Native), Japanese
Response Time
8 hours on average
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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
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Saitama
5 hours
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$145/ per group
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Saitama
3 hours
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
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Saitama
6 hours
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$256/ per group
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Saitama
4 hours
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$189/ per group
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Melody S.
4.98 / 5
(58 reviews)
4.98 / 5
(58 reviews)
Hi! I’m a nationally licensed tour guide with in-depth knowledge of Japanese culture, history, and geography. I was born in a suburb and raised in Tokyo, which gives me both a local and metropolitan perspective on Japan. I studied abroad in the United States and the United Kingdom, where I met wonderful people from all over the world and developed a truly global mindset. Before becoming a full-time guide, I worked as an IT engineer, hotel receptionist, and manager of a maid cafe—experiences that help me connect naturally with travelers from many different backgrounds. 【Interests】 -Maid cafes and pop idols -Manga and anime -Art and architecture -Hot springs and public baths -Socializing and exploring great food 【Certifications】 -National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter -General Certified Travel Supervisor -Domestic Certified Travel Supervisor I am based in Tokyo but will happily arrange a tour only for your group, in area Kawagoe, Saitama, Hakone, Kamakura, Narita, Nikko, Shizuoka, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Chiba, Tochigi, Kyoto, etc. Please contact me!
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Japan
Tomoko H.
4.95 / 5
(190 reviews)
4.95 / 5
(190 reviews)
Hi everyone! Hearty welcome to Japan. I’m Tomoko. I am an English-speaking licensed tour guide, and a registered nurse as well. “Fun Discovering Experience Walking like a Local!” – F-D-E-W-L! That’s what I suggest. 【Experiences】 My work history is as follows. 1) high school teacher ---12 years 2) nurse--8 years + 2 years as operational manager for Kamakura city vaccination team (during COVID period) 3) tourism related jobs such as tour conducting, guiding, and backyard supporting---10 years As a tour conductor, I’ve visited about 20 foreign countries (possibly yours?) as well as countless number of towns and villages in Japan. I’ve enjoyed these jobs while being a mother. Through these experiences with lots of people from different backgrounds, I've found it a great pleasure to share the joy of learning and experiencing something new! 【Guiding Areas】 <Basic> Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Fuji, Yokohama, Nikko, and other neighboring areas from Tokyo I’m a specialist in Tokyo and Kamakura as I have lived and enjoyed walking a lot in those cities for decades. To be honest, even after all my years here, I still enjoy exploring like a tourist as Tokyo is such an enormous city with great diversity and is constantly changing. Kamakura is a historical small city with nice beaches and hills and lots of hidden spots of beauty. Almost every time I go out, I feel I’m still making new discoveries. That’s why I cannot stop exploring. I would take you to some neighboring areas like Hakone, Yokohama, Nikko, and Mt. Fuji area (Lake Kawaguchiko), etc. <Based on Requests > *if my transportation & accommodation are covered Nagoya, Kyoto, Nagano(Nagano city, Snow Monkey park, Kisoji trail, etc.), Hida (Takayama, Shirakawa-go), Kanazawa, Oita, Yamagata, Akita, etc. My original family is from Nagoya, so I know their culture and even their language(dialect) well. Later in my life, I have lived in Oita, Kyushu(far south west of Tokyo) for nearly 10 years and traveled a lot in Kyushu. I love traveling Tohoku, the northern Japan area, too. I’ve planned and enjoyed visiting many of those local areas in the north, too. So, I could share those experiences with you even while having tours in Tokyo or online. 【Personality and others】 - I love meeting people, listening and talking to them. - I'm friendly and caring, I hope:) - I love nature and enjoy hiking and skiing. - I love seasonal flowers and good local food. - You will see a lot about Japanese culture, nature, and lifestyle with me. What has made you decide to come to Japan, by the way? Is it its scenic beauties, exotic culture, history, food, anime, or what else? Is it your business that has brought (or will bring) you here? Let me have a clue and customize your tour. I will make the best tour suggestion for you. Why don’t you contact me now? I’m looking forward to seeing you soon! Thank you! Arigato-gozaimas!
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Japan
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5.00 / 5
(57 reviews)
5.00 / 5
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