【Summer Limited Wind Chime Season】Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine & Old Street Tour & Demon Slayer Rice Paddy Art & Nagatoro Boat Ride | Depart from Shinjuku
- See the largest rice paddy art in Japan! This year's theme is the super popular anime 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'!
- Visit the 'Hikawa Shrine', a representative spot in 'Little Edo' Kawagoe, and enjoy the beautiful summer-exclusive wind chime tunnel!
- Don't miss the Ema tunnel and the highly auspicious fortune slips at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine!
- Enjoy an exciting Nagatoro Boat Ride! Feel the magnificent natural valley scenery on both sides of the river from the boat!
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Departure Time | Early Departure (Before 8 am) |
| Minimum participant requirement | 20 travelers |
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Temples & shrines, Food tour・Izakaya Hopping, Bus tour |
| Transport | Sightseeing cruise, Bus tour |
| Cruise type | River boating |
Product Info
－Itinerary Introduction－
・World's Largest Scale! Gyoda City Rice Paddy Art × 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc'!
In Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, known as the hometown of rice, spectacular rice paddy art blooms in vast fields every summer and autumn. This year's theme is even more highly anticipated — a collaboration with the much-awaited 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc', which will brilliantly present the heroic figure of the protagonist 'Tanjiro Kamado' on the world's largest rice paddy canvas! This giant rice paddy art, covering an area of approximately 2.8 hectares, was certified by the Guinness World Records as the 'World's Largest Rice Paddy Art' in 2015 and is one of the most iconic summer traditions in Gyoda City. In 2025, as the first part of the 'Demon Slayer' movie trilogy is set to be released on July 18, the rice paddy art will pay tribute to this global hit in a vivid way.
For related information, please refer to the official website.
・Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine has a history of about 1500 years and is best known for protecting love and praying for relationships. The deity enshrined at Hikawa Shrine is the 'God of Marital Harmony and Relationships', and you can see many fortune slips and relationship-related charms within the shrine grounds. In addition, the most famous spot in the shrine is the tunnel made of 'Ema' (votive tablets) where everyone writes their wishes, which is a well-known photo spot! Furthermore, every summer, Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine holds the 'Enmusubi Wind Chime Festival'. In ancient Japan, people believed that the wind could carry their thoughts. During the festival, more than 2000 Edo wind chimes are hung in the grounds of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, and visitors can write their wishes on small slips of paper and hang them up. When the wind chimes ring, their wishes are carried away by the wind. It is hoped that everyone can build good relationships, whether in love, family, friendship, or work.
・Little Edo Kawagoe
Kawagoe City in Saitama Prefecture retains the atmosphere of the Edo period, where you can experience the charm of the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, and Heisei eras. The most famous is the symbol of Kawagoe, the 'Toki no Kane' (Bell of Time), which has been responsible for telling time since the Edo period and is deeply loved by the locals. Even now, accompanied by the sound of the wooden bell tower, the scenery of the streets and the lingering scents have a unique charm, allowing you to fully experience the atmosphere of Little Edo Kawagoe. In addition, on the busiest 'Ichiban-gai' street in Kawagoe, there are numerous buildings, each with its own unique appearance.
・Nagatoro Boat Ride
The most famous feature of the Nagatoro area is its spectacular cliff terrain, and one of the most representative landscapes is known as 'Iwadatami'. Famous for its massive layers of crystalline schist, you can enjoy the magnificent cliffs carved by the river up close during the boat ride. The boatman will take you through the sometimes rapid and sometimes calm streams, which is quite fun and exciting, and is a popular activity that every visitor to Nagatoro should not miss!
※The Nagatoro Boat Ride has two routes; please be aware that the actual route taken will be decided on the day.
The world's largest rice field art ※The theme for 2025 is "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle", which cannot be made public due to copyright reasons. Please check the official website for detailed design content.
The thrilling "Nagatoro Cruise" allows you to enjoy the beautiful natural monument "Iwata" while cruising
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine’s special feature! Romantic wind chime festival only available in summer!
Stroll through the famous Koedo "Kawagoe Old Street" and experience the beauty of the ancient old street!
Purchase Notice
【Travel conditions】
Travel origin and destination: Tokyo and Saitama
Travel days: Round trip
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus company name: Aiko Co., Ltd. / TCB Co., Ltd. / Ako Co., Ltd. / Co., Ltd. / Iruma Chuo Transportation Co., Ltd. / Miyaura Co., Ltd. / オールスター観光 Co., Ltd. / ワールド Jisei Co., Ltd. / Aogaki ウン光バス Co., Ltd. / Tokyo Yukanko Co., Ltd. / カミコウバス Co., Ltd. / and other bus companies of the same level
Meals: Breakfast 0 times Lunch 0 times Dinner 0 times
Minimum number of people in a group: 20
Team leader: 1
Tour guide: 0
【Travel planning/implementation】
Operating company name: Torotech Co., Ltd.
Address: 4th floor, Tennozu Center Tower, 2-2-24 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
License number: Tokyo Governor's registered travel business No. 2-5234
Travel Industry Association Name: Full Member of National Travel Industry Association
Reminders
A minimum of 20 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 4 day(s) before the departure date
In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 17:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: High blood pressure, Heart disease, Pregnant women
Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Please be advised that the itinerary or the duration of stay at each attraction may be adjusted due to traffic congestion, facility maintenance, etc.
Please reserve time to arrive at the meeting point. The bus will depart on time. No waiting will be done if you are late. If you leave the group midway, it will be deemed that you have automatically given up the unfinished itinerary and no additional refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding.
If you have any questions about the meeting point, please consult the supplier in advance. Please note that the on-site staff will not contact guests who fail to arrive on time.
The tour includes a lot of walking, so please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
The tour leader can communicate in Chinese and simple English. No guided tour will be provided. However, relevant precautions and introductions will be given on the bus. Please be aware of this.
This group is for Japanese and overseas tourists to ride together. If there are less than 20 overseas tourists, we will notify you separately to change the tour leader to a Japanese one. Please be aware of this. If the tour leader is changed to a Japanese one, he will provide Chinese or English precautions and tour points. The tour leader can communicate in Japanese and simple English, but will not provide a tour guide when getting off the bus. Please be aware of this.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
