Half-Day Guided Tour to Discover and Experience the Traditional Culture of the Kawagoe Festival in Tokyo's Suburbs

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the Kawagoe Festival with this tour, featuring a special performance of festival music, pairing of local sake with kaiseki cuisine, craft-making workshops, and a guided walking tour of the city.

This tour takes you to Kawagoe City in Saitama Prefecture, a suburb of Tokyo where the spirit of the Edo period still thrives. You’ll begin with a visit led by a special guide to the Matsuri Museum to learn about the history and significance of the Kawagoe Festival. Afterward, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the charming streets lined with traditional storehouses, where you can shop for souvenirs and sample local delicacies.
The tour also offers an exclusive pairing of Japanese sake (local to the region) often drunk at festivals with a special traditional kaiseki meal. Additionally, participants will be treated to a special performance of “ohayashi,” a type of festival music, that is exclusive to this tour.
To round off the experience, you’ll have the opportunity to create festival-themed crafts using Japanese paper, making this tour a comprehensive and enriching dive into the cultural heritage of the Kawagoe Festival.