We started Tabi for travellers who want the story, not just the sight.

Kawagoe grew rich supplying Edo by river boat. After a great fire in 1893, merchants rebuilt in thick clay-walled kura warehouses designed to resist flames — the same buildings that line the main street today.

The Itinerary

Meeting point

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9:00

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Kawagoe Station ticket gates (Tobu Tojo Line)
Kawagoe Station ticket gates (Tobu Tojo Line)
Merchant houses

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9:30

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Kurazukuri street and its clay-walled kura
Kurazukuri street and its clay-walled kura
Bell tower & matcha

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10:30

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Toki no Kane bell tower, then a matcha and wagashi break
Toki no Kane bell tower, then a matcha and wagashi break
Candy Alley

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11:30

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Old-style sweet shops, with one snack on us
Old-style sweet shops, with one snack on us
Kitain Temple

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12:30

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The temple and its 500 stone rakan statues
The temple and its 500 stone rakan statues
Finish

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14:00

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Near Hon-Kawagoe Station
Near Hon-Kawagoe Station

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Available in Language

Japanese · English

Includes

Guide · Matcha and wagashi break · One snack on Candy Alley

Good to Know:

Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time. Running late? Message your guide. After 15 minutes without contact, the tour counts as a no-show and can't be refunded. Temples are places of worship. Please wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and shoes that are easy to take off.

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Priced per person. The more of you, the less each pays.

ひとり旅

1 Guest

Solo

1 Guest

For travellers exploring Tokyo on their own, with a guide who works at your pace.

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Your guide, all to yourself

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Route adjusted to your interests on the day

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Ask as many questions as you like

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Join any tour with an open slot

From ¥16,000 per person

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一番人気

2 Guests

グループ旅

3–6 guests

ひとり旅

1 Guest

Solo

1 Guest

For travellers exploring Tokyo on their own, with a guide who works at your pace.

✓

Your guide, all to yourself

✓

Route adjusted to your interests on the day

✓

Ask as many questions as you like

✓

Join any tour with an open slot

From ¥16,000 per person

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Get started

]

一番人気

2 Guests

グループ旅

3–6 guests

ひとり旅

1 Guest

Solo

1 Guest

For travellers exploring Tokyo on their own, with a guide who works at your pace.

✓

Your guide, all to yourself

✓

Route adjusted to your interests on the day

✓

Ask as many questions as you like

✓

Join any tour with an open slot

From ¥16,000 per person

[

Get started

]

一番人気

2 Guests

グループ旅

3–6 guests

More than six of you? Message us and we will arrange a private day.

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