Kawagoe Tour – Little Edo Full Day Trip

Kawagoe  Tour

• Guided tour through the historic streets of ‘Little Edo’, Kawagoe
• Experience the atmosphere of old Japan.
• Lunch at a traditional Ryotei restaurant
• Try Japanese sake at the Kawagoe sake center
• Sample handmade Japanese sweets at ‘penny candy lane’

What we’ll do

Soak up the  atmosphere of a bygone era on this private  6 hour tour of the beautiful Kawagoe (known as little Edo).   Explore the historic warehouse district and  see sights such as the famous bell tower, the remains of Kawagoe castle and the famous Kita-in temple.   Try an array of traditional sweets and snacks on the famous candy lane.  Enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch in an Edo era restaurant.   Try the local ‘Coedo’ craft beer and sample an array of Sake at the Kawagoe sake center.   Peruse the many traditional stores for souvenirs before returning back to Tokyo.  

About Kawagoe

Kawagoe, is a historic city 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo. The city, known as little Edo for its old world warehouse district, temples and ruined castle, is a fascinating town to soak up a historic atmosphere of Old Japan. It makes a perfect day trip from the hustle and bustle of Modern Tokyo. The town was an old merchant town with strong trade links to Tokyo. The main street, Kurazukuri Street, is lined with Edo era merchant warehouses which now house restaurants and traditional craft shops (great for souvenir shopping). The area retains an ambiance of old japan and you can experience what life 100 years ago would have been like. Kawagoe is also home to a number of significant temples and shrines including the venerable Kita-in temple which houses a part of the old Edo castle. Kawagoe cuisine is delicious too, famous for its Ryotei (gourmet Japanese) restaurants, sweet potato dishes, eel dishes and traditional handmade sweets. A trip to Kawagoe offers a fascinating insight into old Japan as well as feast for the eyes and tongue. Join us for a day trip into the past!