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    Tokyo to Kawagoe Day Trip with a Local – Explore Old Edo

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    Historic Kawagoe from Tokyo
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    Duration

    6 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Japanese

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    6 hoursMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    Take a step back in time (figuratively of course) and visit a small slice of Edo era Japan, also known as the ancient castle town of Kawagoe. Spend the day with one of our friendly hosts strolling among the 17th century wooden buildings and charcoal-tiled houses of the kurazukuri (warehouse) district. Marvel at the Toki no Kane Tower or stop by the Festival Museum to glimpse the three story floats that parade the streets. From the Hattori Museum of Folklore and the Kawagoe Castle to soya shops and Penny Candy Lane - there's so much to experience. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    6 hours with a host

    Other

    Return travel from Tokyo to Kawagoe

    Other

    Private and personalised itinerary

    Other

    Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)

    Not included

    Other

    Food and drinks

    Other

    Tickets to any attractions other than those included

    Other

    Transport costs other than those included

    Other

    Gratuities (optional)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    (The host will be waiting by the main door, the tourist center is located close to JR Shinjuku Station South East Exit) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

    End point

    (The host will be waiting by the main door, the tourist center is located close to JR Shinjuku Station South East Exit) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

    Pickup details

    We'll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you.

    Itinerary

    Standard6 hours
    1

    Pass by stop 1

    Join a host to travel by train to Kawagoe, and immerse yourself in Edo-era Japanese heritage, discovering wooden buildings and charcoal-tiled houses of the kurazukuri (warehouse) IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    2

    Pass by stop 2

    Marvel at the Toki no Kane Tower or embark upon some retail therapy, shopping for handmade wares, local crafts, souvenirs and unique foods lining quaint streets IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    3

    Pass by stop 3

    Visit famous sites like the majestic Honmaru Goten Castle and hear tales of lords and epic battles IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    4

    Pass by stop 4

    Explore Penny Candy Lane, and stop to try some traditional Japanese sweets IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    5

    Pass by stop 5

    Go to the Hikawa Shrine and write a note to one of the deities on a wooden plaque IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Additional Info

    Wheelchair Accessible

    Wheelchair accessible

    Stroller Accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Pets Welcome

    Service animals allowed

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

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