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Kawagoe Walking Tour with Local Student Guide & Photographer
Shinjuku to Kawagoe Tour with Food Tasting and Photo Session
Shinjuku to Kawagoe Tour with Food Tasting and Photo Session
Shinjuku to Kawagoe Tour with Food Tasting and Photo Session
Kawagoe Walking Tour with Local Student Guide & Photographer

Kawagoe Walking Tour with Local Student Guide & Photographer

By Your Way Tour
Free cancellation available
Price is $275 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Explore Kawagoe with a Local University Student from Japan’s Top Schools
Wander through the charming streets of Kawagoe, also known as Coedo (“Little Edo”), a town filled with Edo-period architecture, retro shops, and a timeless atmosphere. This relaxed walking tour is led by a local university student from one of Japan’s top-tier universities, offering a fresh, youthful, and down-to-earth perspective—no long lectures, just a smooth-paced and friendly experience.
Along the way, your guide will also act as your personal photographer, capturing professional-quality photos of you and your group at the most scenic spots—perfect for couples, friends, or solo travelers who want to stay in the moment.
To top it off, enjoy Kawagoe’s signature dish—Unagi (grilled eel)—a rich local favorite with deep cultural roots. Whether you're here for the culture, the food, or the photos, this tour is a fun and casual way to experience a slice of traditional Japan.

Activity location

  • Kawagoe Kumano Shrine
    • 17-1 Renjakicho
    • 350-0066, Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kawagoe Station
    • Wakitahoncho
    • 350-1123, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability


Kawagoe Walking Tour with Local Student Guide & Photographer
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$275.00 x 1 Adult$275.00

Total
Price is $275.00
Until Fri, May 9

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch at Ichinoya Unagi (Kawagoe Signature Grilled Eel bowl)
  • What's includedWhat's includedKawagoe Festival Museum Ticket Fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTrain fee isn't included, yet we'll assist purchase the ticket at the station.

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kawagoe Kumano Shrine
  • 20m
Kawagoe Kumano Shrine was founded in 1590. The shrine was originally established by bringing its sacred spirit from the Kumano region in Wakayama, which is famous for its spiritual shrines. This place is known for bringing good fortune, strong relationships, and protection from bad luck.
Toki no Kane
  • 1h
Toki no Kane (時の鐘), the Bell of Time, one of Kawagoe’s most famous landmarks, is a traditional wooden clock tower that has been telling time for over 400 years.
Kashiya Yokocho
  • 30m
Kashiya Yokocho (菓子屋横丁), or Candy Alley, is one of the most nostalgic and charming streets in Kawagoe! This alley is famous for its traditional Japanese sweets and snacks, many of which have been handmade using old-fashioned methods for generations.
Kawagoe Matsuri Kaikan
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Ticket fee is included.
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
  • 50m
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine (川越氷川神社) is one of the most revered shrines in the Kawagoe area. This shrine is dedicated to Ōkuninushi no Mikoto (大国主命), the god of prosperity, relationships, and good fortune. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine has a long and storied history, dating back over 1,500 years

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKawagoe Kumano Shrine
    • 17-1 Renjakicho
    • 350-0066, Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKawagoe Station
    • Wakitahoncho
    • 350-1123, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEShinjuku Station
    • 1 38
    • 160-0022, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE池袋
    • 25 1
    • 171-0021, Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLESeibu Shinjuku Sta. PePe Front Square
    • 30
    • 160-0021, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLETokyo Station
    • 9 2
    • 100-0005, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEShibuya Station
    • 24
    • 150-0002, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

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