Kawagoe Tours — Memorable Little Edo Day Trips
Choose our private Kawagoe tours – customizable day trips from Tokyo exploring Kawagoe’s history, temples, food & more.
Discover Little Edo with Our Private Kawagoe Tours
Welcome to our premier collection of local walking tours! We are a small team of local English-speaking resident guides, and we look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful town.
Let us take you on a leisurely, memorable journey through the historic, samurai-era merchant streets of the Kurazukuri district, where the iconic Time Bell Tower (Toki no Kane) still rings to mark the hours. Together, we will dive into the rich history of Kitain Temple and its original Edo Castle remains, sample delicious local sweets in nostalgic Candy Alley (Kashiya Yokocho), and explore the spiritual, matchmaking grounds of Hikawa Shrine.
Simply pick your favorite tour below, choose a starting time slot that fits your day trip, and let a local resident guide show you the true heart of Kawagoe!
Kawagoe “Little Edo” Classic
¥4,000 / Person
* Kids under 10 join completely free!
Experience the magic of Kawagoe Little Edo while strolling beautifully preserved merchant streets alive with samurai-era history. Discover hidden local gems, hear stories about Old Town’s long history, find the best street food, craft shops, and cozy cafes to enjoy after the tour!
Kawagoe “Little Edo" & Candy Alley
¥5,000 / Person
* Kids under 10 join completely free!
Stroll past beautifully preserved historic merchant shops, stand under the iconic wooden Time Bell Tower, and journey into Kawagoe’s Candy Alley – a nostalgic wonderland of traditional Japanese candy makers, cute retro toy shops and never-before-seen snacks.
Kitain Temple
¥4,000 / Person
* Kids under 10 join completely free!
Explore the profound history and serene beauty of Kitain Temple renowned for its deep ties to Japan’s shoguns. Visit the only surviving part of Edo Castle—the shogun residence—relocated here in the 1630s, and the awe-inspiring 500 unique stone statues of Buddha’s disciples.
Kitain Temple & Little Edo
¥6,000 / Person
* Kids under 10 join completely free!
Explore Kitain Temple and visit the only surviving part of Edo Castle relocated here in the 1630s. Stroll past beautifully preserved historic merchant shops of Little Edo and take a picture at the iconic wooden Time Bell Tower.
Hikawa Shrine
¥4,000 / Person
* Kids under 10 join completely free!
Hikawa Shrine & Little Edo
¥6,000 / Person
* Kids under 10 join completely free!
Journey into serene Hikawa Shrine, one of Japan’s oldest shrines dating back over 1,500 years, famous for its matchmaking powers. Walk through the beautifully preserved samurai era Little Edo and take a picture at the iconic wooden Time Bell Tower.