Kawagoe 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide: Explore Tokyo's Historic Castle Town

Discover the historic castle town of Kawagoe on a private 6-hour tour with a licensed guide. Explore its historical buildings, shrines, temples, and indulge in regional food and drinks.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Toki no Kane - Toki no Kane is a symbol of Kawagoe. Because there were no clocks in the Edo period, this tower has told the time to the people of Kawagoe by its ringing bell. Even today, you can hear the bell at 6 am, 12pm, 3 pm and 6 pm. Toki no Kane, along with the surrounding environment retains the vestiges of the Edo period.
What's Included
  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo or Kawagoe
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’ list
What's Not Included
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private Vehicle
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Additional Information

Embark on a value-rich journey with a certified and seasoned multilingual tour guide, for a swift and comprehensive exploration of Kawagoe!
Kawagoe, formerly a crucial castle town during the Edo period, was often referred to as Ko-edo or Little Edo (Tokyo’s ancient name). Just a half hour train ride from the heart of Tokyo, Kawagoe boasts several…

Location
Toki no Kane
15-7 Saiwaicho,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cameronbg219cx
Apr 11, 2025
Super sugoi tour - Tak-san was very knowledgeable, friendly and went above and beyond for us when he didn't have to.The sights were breathtaking and unbelievable a dream come true
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Denisess640qj
Apr 5, 2025
Amazing day in Kawagoe - We had an amazing day with Masa, he was so informative and we learned so much about this beautiful city. We had lunch in a tiny Japanese restaurant and the food was delicious. Masa was very thoughtful and friendly we really enjoyed our tour with him. This is a great company and would do another tour with them again.
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Mark_r
Aug 7, 2024
Wonderful visit to Kawagoe - During our stay in Tokyo, I booked this tour to get us out of the busy city, and to have a more relaxed tour. One of the best benefits of this tour was that our guide (Taka) met us at our hotel and got us to Kawagoe by train. Being new to Japan's metro and train system, this was a life saver. Looking back on the day, I think getting out to Kawagoe and back to Tokyo would have been a little challenging without Taka's guidance. Taka was very attentive and provided an excellent tour. Throughout the day, he ensured it was a memorable experience from seeing the sites of interest, giving us time to do a little shopping, and taking us to a wonderful place for lunch. Taka was an exceptionally knowledgeable and informative guide who paid close attention to our needs. With another trip to Tokyo planned for next April, I would eagerly book another tour with this company, and I hope to have Taka as our guide once more.
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Bcrigg
May 23, 2024
A View Of The Past… - Excellent Tour from the hotel pickup through Kawagoe & return to the hotel. Our guide Mr. Isao took our mobility limitations into consideration, walking slowly & helped us avoid up - down stairs, using only elevators & escalators. We experienced the old buildings, a shrine, tasted local candies & had an excellent lunch! I highly recommend Mr. Isao Kito as a tour guide to his home town Kawagoe.
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Sashij2024
May 23, 2024
Kawagoe tour - The tour was very interesting and had a good company of show (Guide) it was very easy to navigate and he gave lot of insights and information on Kawagoe
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Kari_j
Apr 16, 2025
Day trip from Tokyo - We had a good day with Seizo. He was punctual and navigated our subway, train & bus to get us from Odaiba to Kawagoe. Something I was nervous about doing myself. He spoke good English and was good at accommodating our needs through out the day. We spent time wandering around the town visiting the bell tower, museum, shopping and sampling the local foods. The crowd was less than I expected which was a pleasant surprise.
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Jennifer_l
Mar 16, 2025
Not on a weekend - The town may be overrated and Saturday is a tourist mob scene. The original buildings are blackened and turned into shop houses. Our tour guide was nice but a bit under informed on transport, and language skills needed sharpening. We did get some superb handmade udon that was about worth the trip.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).