Kawagoe Day Trip: Stroll through Koedo, choose your own traditional Japanese cultural experience, and visit a soy sauce brewery.

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Enjoy a day trip to Kawagoe, the "Little Edo," by exploring at your own pace. Experience Japan's traditional culture and food culture.

This day trip plan allows you to freely explore "Little Edo Kawagoe," a popular tourist destination that retains much of the atmosphere of the Edo period. You can enjoy taking photos, trying local food, shopping, and more as you stroll through the charming streets, including the traditional storehouse district, the Toki no Kane (Time Bell), and Kashiya Yokocho (Candy Alley).
The yukata-included plan allows you to enjoy various activities and strolling around town while wearing a yukata. (Dressing takes about an hour, and the yukata must be returned by 5:30 PM.) Kawagoe x Yukata x Cultural Experiences x Photos - This is sure to be a memorable experience in Japan. A tour guide will accompany you to the rental location, so please feel free to apply.

This plan offers not only city walks but also programs that allow you to experience Japan's unique traditional culture and food culture. You can choose your preferred course from the "Matcha and Wasanbon Making Experience," where you can enjoy making matcha tea and wasanbon sugar with its elegant sweetness while overlooking a garden, or the "Shichimi Making Experience," where you can create your own original shichimi spice blend by combining your favorite aromas and levels of spiciness from 14 different spices.

Furthermore, at Matsumoto Shoyu Shoten, a long-established company with a history of approximately 250 years, you can observe the traditional method of making soy sauce using wooden barrels. The aroma of soy sauce filling the brewery and the historic building offer a valuable opportunity to experience Japanese food culture firsthand. After the tour, you can enjoy shopping at the store and sake tasting (for those 20 years of age and older).

This package includes a round-trip ticket on the Seibu Line and a one-day pass for the "Koedo Loop Bus," making it perfect for first-time visitors to Kawagoe. It's an ideal day trip from Tokyo, offering a fulfilling experience that includes historic streets, Japanese cultural activities, gourmet food, and shopping—all in one day.

The appeal of this plan

• Take a leisurely stroll through the charming streets of Kawagoe, also known as "Little Edo."
• You can choose between a plan with or without yukata rental.
• You can choose between a matcha and wasanbon sugar making experience or a shichimi spice making experience.
• We toured a soy sauce brewery with a history of approximately 250 years.
• Explore popular spots such as the traditional storehouse-lined streets, the Toki no Kane (Time Bell), and Kashiya Yokocho (Candy Alley) at your leisure.
• The package includes a round-trip ticket on the Seibu Line and a one-day pass for the Koedo sightseeing bus. Bus announcements are available in English and Chinese.
• A Kawagoe day trip plan that's easy to enjoy from Tokyo.

Recommended tourist spots

<Taisho Roman Yume-dori (Taisho Romantic Dream Street)> (Nearest bus stop: Renkeiji Kita) [Warehouse District/Hikawa Shrine Route]

A shopping street lined with retro buildings that evoke the Taisho era.

The historic streets and modern shops blend harmoniously, making it a great place for photography and shopping.

<Traditional storehouse district (Ichiban-gai)> (Nearest bus stop: Kurano-machi) [Kurano-machi/Hikawa Shrine Route]

This iconic Kawagoe landscape features rows of traditional storehouse-style buildings that exude the charm of the Edo period.

While strolling through the historic streets, you can enjoy the unique charm of Kawagoe, including long-established shops, cafes, and local gourmet food.

<Time Bell> (Nearest bus stop: Kurano-machi) [Kurano-machi/Hikawa Shrine Route]

A symbol of Kawagoe, it has been telling time in the town of Kawagoe for approximately 400 years.

Even today, the beautiful sound of bells rings out four times a day, allowing you to feel the charm of this old Edo-era town along with its picturesque streetscape.

<Kashiya Yokocho (Candy Alley)> (Nearest bus stop: Kashiya Yokocho) [Kitain Temple/Kashiya Yokocho Route]

This popular spot in Kawagoe is lined with old-fashioned candy stores and traditional Japanese confectionery shops.

You can enjoy strolling around and sampling sweets made with sweet potatoes while soaking up the retro atmosphere.

<Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Palace> (Nearest bus stop: Museum) [Kita-in Temple/Kashiya Yokocho Route]

This precious surviving main palace preserves the atmosphere of the Edo period.

Through the historic architecture and exhibits inside the museum, you can experience the history and samurai culture of Kawagoe.

<Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine> (Nearest bus stop: Hikawa Shrine Mae) [Kita-in Temple/Kashiya Yokocho/Kurano-machi/Hikawa Shrine Route]

This shrine boasts a history of approximately 1,500 years and is a popular spot known for its blessings in matchmaking.

In summer, colorful wind chimes adorn the temple grounds, allowing you to enjoy the refreshing sounds and seasonal scenery.