Private Tour

Day Trip Private Tour Kawagoe Highlights from Tokyo

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

French

Spanish

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Best tour to get to know the traditional atmosphere nearby Tokyo in a day!

A nationally licensed guide will take you to a town where classic vibe has remained since the Edo period.

Kawagoe is 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo, making it an ideal day trip. Its main street, lined with Kurazukuri buildings, captures the Edo Period ambiance, earning it the nickname "Little Edo."

During the Edo Period, Kawagoe thrived as a supplier to Tokyo, and the shogun appointed loyal men as lords of Kawagoe Castle, fostering close ties. Over time, Kawagoe inherited Edo culture and architecture.

Kitain Temple, a key attraction in the Greater Tokyo area, houses the only remaining structures from the former Edo Castle.

This tour is led by a National Licensed Guide Interpreter.

This itinerary is just a sample. We'd be more than happy to arrange the tour based on your requests. Please let us know your interests.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Admission fees(If needed)

National licensed guide

Public transportation

Lunch

Private Vehicle

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Kitain

Kitain is the head temple of the Tendai Sect in the Kanto Region. There are 540 stone statues of the disciples of Buddha named the Gohyaku Rakan statues, each with its own facial expression.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine in Kawagoe is the best place to visit for those in love, looking for love. It is said to be about 1,500 years old and enshrines five deities. Two pairs of them are married, making the Shinto shrine a popular place to pray for good better fortune in marriage and family. Why don't you visit here for your happiness? Also, please try red Snapper Omikuji ( fortune telling paper shaped red Snapper ) !

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Day Trip Private Tour Kawagoe Highlights from Tokyo

Pickup included

Non-English Guided Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Lots of traditions
Yuliya M,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Get ready to do a lot of of walking. Almost gave this tour a four as the guide got lost a few times and that added some detours, however after going on some other tours realized that it was a very well deserved 5. While many companies in Japan provide you with a driver/guide you really dont get a guide like this. This was a true guide that was with you a 100%, walked you into every museum and explained things, in case he didn't know something he would read or as a curator and translate it for you. The only thing to be prepared for is to wear shoes that are easy to take off and put on,as you are going to be a lot of on this tour. Nevertheless this was an impeccable experience from the moment we met for the tour.