11. Cherry Blossoms and Strawberry Picking Tour from Tokyo Kawagoe
· 5 hoursCelebrate spring in Japan on this seasonal cherry blossom and strawberry picking tour, easily accessible from Tokyo. After meeting at Kawagoe Station, just a short train ride from central Tokyo, visit a local strawberry farm for a hands-on strawberry picking experience. Enjoy tasting fresh, sweet Japanese strawberries at their seasonal peak, known for their exceptional quality and careful cultivation in Japan. Next, travel to Omiya and enjoy cherry blossom viewing at Omiya Park, one of the area’s most popular sakura spots. Relax under blooming cherry trees while enjoying a Japanese bento picnic, and take time to capture beautiful spring photos. The tour concludes with a visit to Omiya Hikawa Shrine, a historic shrine with over 2,000 years of history. Walk through its spacious, tree-lined grounds and enjoy the calm atmosphere before ending the tour at Omiya Station, with convenient access back to Tokyo.
22. Classic Sake Experience
· 1 hoursEnjoy an elegant sake tasting in Kawagoe featuring five carefully selected sake varieties, including warmed sake, with additional pours served by our staff. Paired with sake-friendly snacks in a beautifully designed space, this experience offers a relaxed and memorable introduction to Japanese sake culture.
33. Kawagoe Shichimi Spice Blending Workshop
· 1 hoursJoin a workshop at Fukushichimi, a hidden gem in Little Edo (Kawagoe), to craft your own blend of Shichimi (Seven Spice). Learn about the history of Shichimi, originally used as medicine, and discover the unique properties of Japanese ingredients like Sansho (Japanese pepper), Yuzu (citrus), and hemp seeds. Blend the flavors to suit your palate, using professional tools like a mortar and pestle to release the aroma and pack it into a high-quality container. Learn about the historical context of spice as medicine, linked to the Seven Lucky Gods and Chinese medicine, and why it became popular in the Edo period. Get tips on modern food pairings, like using your blend on popcorn, french fries, or even vanilla ice cream.
44. Kawagoe Strawberry Picking and Sweets Walking Tour from Tokyo
· 5 hoursEnjoy a half-day food experience in Kawagoe, an easy trip from Tokyo, combining seasonal strawberry picking with a sweet walking tour through a historic town. The tour begins with a visit to a local strawberry farm, where you can enjoy 30 minutes of all-you-can-eat strawberry picking. Japanese strawberries are known for their exceptional sweetness and juiciness, and you’ll have the chance to pick ripe strawberries by hand and enjoy them fresh at the farm. Afterward, return to Kawagoe and explore the charming streets of this “Little Edo” town. Stroll through Candy Alley (Kashiya Yokocho) and Kawagoe Ichibangai, famous for its traditional warehouse-style buildings. During the walk, enjoy a curated sweets tasting experience, with up to four local desserts included in the tour price, featuring Kawagoe’s popular sweet potato specialties and photogenic treats. This tour is perfect for dessert lovers and travelers looking for an authentic, relaxed food experience near Tokyo.
55. Kawagoe Walking: A Living Merchant Town — Streets, Sweets & Faith
· 2.5 hoursThis small-group walking tour explores Kawagoe as a living merchant town, where commerce, faith, and daily life have coexisted for centuries. Often called “Little Edo,” Kawagoe is not simply a preserved historic area. Old streets are still used, family-run shops remain active, and temples and shrines continue to shape everyday routines. As you walk through merchant streets and quiet back lanes, your guide explains how trade built the town and how belief supported daily life. The route follows a relaxed walking pace with optional light tastings such as traditional sweets, offering a natural glimpse into local food culture. Rather than rushing between landmarks, this experience focuses on understanding Kawagoe as a place to live, work, and pray, where history remains part of everyday scenes.
66. Kawagoe Walking Tour with Local Student Guide & Photographer
Explore Kawagoe with a Local University Student from Japan’s Top Schools Wander through the charming streets of Kawagoe, also known as Coedo (“Little Edo”), a town filled with Edo-period architecture, retro shops, and a timeless atmosphere. This relaxed walking tour is led by a local university student from one of Japan’s top-tier universities, offering a fresh, youthful, and down-to-earth perspective—no long lectures, just a smooth-paced and friendly experience. Along the way, your guide will also act as your personal photographer, capturing professional-quality photos of you and your group at the most scenic spots—perfect for couples, friends, or solo travelers who want to stay in the moment. To top it off, enjoy Kawagoe’s signature dish—Unagi (grilled eel)—a rich local favorite with deep cultural roots. Whether you're here for the culture, the food, or the photos, this tour is a fun and casual way to experience a slice of traditional Japan.
77. Kawagoe 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide (Kawagoe Dep)
5.0· 13 reviews· 4 hoursThis value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kawagoe! Kawagoe was a prominent castle town in the Edo period and was known at that time as Ko-edo, or Little Edo (former name of Tokyo). About 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo, Kawagoe features many historical buildings, shrines and temples, and offers many regional food and drinks, as well as unique souvenir items. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
88. Private Tour to Kawagoe with Photographer and Spanish-Speaking Guide
5.0· 1 reviewsKawagoe, a charming old town just an hour from Tokyo, is perfect for those looking to experience Japanese culture and history, as well as enjoy shopping and delicious food. Explore hidden places accompanied by a professional Japanese photographer who speaks Spanish, who will take many photos of you. Enjoy a private photo session, a truly magnificent area. I am a freelance photographer and I take portraits of families and business people. I have six years of experience, during which I have photographed more than 2,000 portraits. In addition, I am licensed as a professional Spanish-speaking guide. Forget selfies! If you wish to attend in a kimono, please let me know at the time of request. You can choose from dozens of different kimonos in the colors and prints you like the most. The shopkeeper will help you get dressed. There are also kimonos for men. You don't need to bring anything as you can purchase everything (includes obi, sandals and bag).
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