Kawagoe 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide: Explore Tokyo's Historic Castle Town

Discover the historic castle town of Kawagoe on a private 6-hour tour with a licensed guide. Explore its historical buildings, shrines, temples, and indulge in regional food and drinks.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Toki no Kane - Toki no Kane is a symbol of Kawagoe. Because there were no clocks in the Edo period, this tower has told the time to the people of Kawagoe by its ringing bell. Even today, you can hear the bell at 6 am, 12pm, 3 pm and 6 pm. Toki no Kane, along with the surrounding environment retains the vestiges of the Edo period.
What's Included
  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo or Kawagoe
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’ list
What's Not Included
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private Vehicle
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Additional Information

Embark on a value-rich journey with a certified and seasoned multilingual tour guide, for a swift and comprehensive exploration of Kawagoe!

Kawagoe, formerly a crucial castle town during the Edo period, was often referred to as Ko-edo or Little Edo (Tokyo’s ancient name). Just a half hour train ride from the heart of Tokyo, Kawagoe boasts several historic structures, sacred shrines and temples, alongside a variety of local cuisine and beverages, not to mention unique keepsakes.

Tell us what interests you and we’ll tailor a six-hour tour specifically to your preferences!

Note*1: Please choose your preferred attractions from the tour information list to create your personalized itinerary.

Note*2: The certification for National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter, bestowed by the Japanese government, necessitates ample knowledge and comprehension of Japanese culture and history.

  • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Location
Toki no Kane
15-7 Saiwaicho,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mark_r
Aug 7, 2024
Wonderful visit to Kawagoe - During our stay in Tokyo, I booked this tour to get us out of the busy city, and to have a more relaxed tour. One of the best benefits of this tour was that our guide (Taka) met us at our hotel and got us to Kawagoe by train. Being new to Japan's metro and train system, this was a life saver. Looking back on the day, I think getting out to Kawagoe and back to Tokyo would have been a little challenging without Taka's guidance. Taka was very attentive and provided an excellent tour. Throughout the day, he ensured it was a memorable experience from seeing the sites of interest, giving us time to do a little shopping, and taking us to a wonderful place for lunch. Taka was an exceptionally knowledgeable and informative guide who paid close attention to our needs. With another trip to Tokyo planned for next April, I would eagerly book another tour with this company, and I hope to have Taka as our guide once more.
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Bcrigg
May 23, 2024
A View Of The Past… - Excellent Tour from the hotel pickup through Kawagoe & return to the hotel. Our guide Mr. Isao took our mobility limitations into consideration, walking slowly & helped us avoid up - down stairs, using only elevators & escalators. We experienced the old buildings, a shrine, tasted local candies & had an excellent lunch! I highly recommend Mr. Isao Kito as a tour guide to his home town Kawagoe.
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Sashij2024
May 23, 2024
Kawagoe tour - The tour was very interesting and had a good company of show (Guide) it was very easy to navigate and he gave lot of insights and information on Kawagoe
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