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Kawagoe Sightseeing and Experience Tour to Harvest Local Foods
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
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The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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There are two main highlights of this tour. One is that this is a hands-on tour where you can harvest and cook local Kawagoe vegetables, and the other is that you can walk around the streets with a guide who is familiar with Kawagoe.
This tour is especially recommended for the people who would like to learn all about the charms of Kawagoe and interested in Japanese agriculture and experience.
You can have an experience of harvesting and cooking with local vegetables.
The harvesting tour, in particular, is organized with the cooperation of Kawagoe City facilities. You can also communicate with local people.
This tour is sure to be an unforgettable trip where you can feel the charm of Kaw...
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
National Licensed English Speaking GuidePlease let us know if you prefer any other languages
farming activities
Hotel pickup
BBQ lunch
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs
Coffee and/or Tea
Kawagoe Sightseeing and Experience Tour to Harvest Local Foods
About
There are two main highlights of this tour. One is that this is a hands-on tour where you can harvest and cook local Kawagoe vegetables, and the other is that you can walk around the streets with a guide who is familiar with Kawagoe.
This tour is especially recommended for the people who would like to learn all about the charms of Kawagoe and interested in Japanese agriculture and experience.
You can have an experience of harvesting and cooking with local vegetables.
The harvesting tour, in particular, is organized with the cooperation of Kawagoe City facilities. You can also communicate with local people.
This tour is sure to be an unforgettable trip where you can feel the charm of Kaw...
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
National Licensed English Speaking GuidePlease let us know if you prefer any other languages
farming activities
Hotel pickup
BBQ lunch
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs
Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
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Kawagoe City Agriculture Interaction Center
At the green tourism base facility, visitors can experience harvesting more than 50 kinds of crops grown locally in Kawagoe each year.
Harvesting is possible throughout the year, with leeks, spring cabbage, onions, snap peas, etc. available in early spring, and sweet potatoes, potatoes, radishes, Chinese cabbage, etc. available during the fall harvest season.
In addition to vegetables, there is also an orchard where visitors can harvest fruits.
Harvested vegetables can be taken home or cooked in the cooking room attached to the facility.
The best to visit is for a BBQ at the BBQ facility!
There are also showers and changing rooms at the facility, so you can change your clothes if you bring a change of clothes with you. (Showers and baths are not included in the tour fee and are a paid service. Please apply in advance.)
3 hours and 30 minutes
2
川越市グリーンツーリズム拠点施設 バーベキュー場
After the harvesting experience is over, you can have a BBQ with the harvested vegetables and local meat.
BBQs are available on a self-service basis, and food items can be prepared at the facility in addition to the harvested vegetables.
The tour provides the usual stoves, vegetables, and meat, but there is also a produce stand adjacent to the facility where you can purchase vegetables and meat directly from the production area.
BBQ stoves come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
In winter, kotatsu seating is available so you can warm up and BBQ without getting cold. ( charged ).
Another highly recommended point is that with the BBQ area inside the facility, you can easily use the nursing room and diaper changing facilities while having an outdoor lunch!
2 hours
3
Kawagoejyo Honmaru Palace
The Honmaru Palace of Kawagoe Castle was built by the Ogiya-Uesugi clan in the Muromachi period (1336-1573), later occupied by the Hojo clan, and later considered important as a strategic point in the Kanto region during the reign of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The castle's layout was established by Ota Dokan, a master castle builder, and it was later ruled by the Tokugawa family's chief vassals and the shogun's entourage. Today, only a portion of the Honmaru Goten remains, which was reconstructed after the Meiji Restoration, including the entrance, the hall, and the relocated and reconstructed Iebero Tsumesho. Kawagoe Castle was a key military and political site, and its Honmaru Goten is a valuable cultural heritage site that has been designated as an important cultural asset by Saitama Prefecture.
1 hour
4
Kashiya Yokocho
Kawagoe's "Kashiya Yokocho" is a historic street with buildings that have been standing side by side since the Edo period (1603-1868), and retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. Confectioners have long gathered on this street, selling traditional Japanese and Western confections. Visitors can enjoy the traditional taste of the past. The entire street is also an attractive spot for tourists with its quaint atmosphere.
30 minutes
5
Tokinokane
The Bell of Time is a traditional bell tower with a history dating back to the Edo period and is one of the symbols of Kawagoe City. This bell tower was built in the early Edo period and was once used to tell the time in town. Today, it is a popular spot for tourists, and one of the highlights is to see the bells being rung at regular intervals every day. In addition, the old townscape remains in the surrounding area, and visitors can enjoy the historical scenery, including the bell of time.
15 minutes
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Taisho Roman Yume Dori
This quaint street takes us back to the Taisho era (1912-1926), a period known for its cultural flourishing and unique fusion of Western and Japanese influences.
As you stroll along this nostalgic avenue, you'll be transported to a bygone era, with its retro cafes, antique shops, and charming architecture. The street is adorned with vintage street lamps, creating a romantic ambiance, especially during the evening when they cast a soft glow over the cobblestone pathways.
Take your time to explore the boutiques offering traditional crafts, clothing, and souvenirs, or perhaps indulge in some nostalgic treats from the old-style sweet shops. Don't forget to capture the essence of Taisho culture with photos of the well-preserved buildings, each telling a story of a vibrant past.
So, immerse yourself in the romance and nostalgia of 'Taisho Roman Yume-dori,' and let its timeless charm capture your heart as you experience the beauty of Kawagoe's history and culture
30 minutes
7
Koedo Kurari
"Koedo Kurari" is a renovated facility of the former Kagamiyama Sake Brewery, which was founded in 1875, while retaining the original appearance of the building. It was opened in October 2010 as a new place of interest for citizens and tourists to interact, revitalize the local community, and enjoy the products of Kawagoe City. The facility was renovated from a sake brewery built in the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras, and has three warehouses designated as tangible cultural properties by the Japanese government: the Meiji warehouse for souvenirs, the Taisho warehouse for meals, and the Showa warehouse for sake tasting, as well as the Tsudoi (exhibition) warehouse.