"Little Edo" Kawagoe Day Tour!

Visit Karuizawa・Hoshino Resort Area・Hikawa Shrine・Toki no Kane・Kurazukuri Street & Candy Alley in One Day!

Daily Departure with Minimum 10 Participants!
Enjoy a relaxed and efficient day exploring the top sights of Kawagoe!

Itinerary

08:00 / 08:30
Meet at JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit / Shinjuku West Exit in front of Sumitomo Mitsui Bank

10:00 (Approx. 60 minutes)
Karuizawa, Nagano

(Choose One of Two Options)

• Option 1: Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza (Outlet)
  One of the most beautiful outlets in Japan, featuring over 200 stores including global luxury brands and local Japanese labels.

• Option 2: Hoshino Resort Area

  • Kumoba Pond (Swan Lake)

  • Kogen Church (Highland Church)

  • Hoshino Onsen (self-paid)
    Known as "Beauty Skin Hot Spring," this open-air bath offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
    (Admission: ¥1,300 / August: ¥1,500)

15:45 (Approx. 1 hour)
Kawagoe

• Kurazukuri Ichibangai Street

• Toki no Kane (Time Bell Tower)

• Kashiya Yokocho (Candy Alley)

17:00
Depart for Tokyo

18:30
Arrive at JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit / Shinjuku West Exit (Sumitomo Mitsui Bank) and disband

Nagano – [Karuizawa]

Karuizawa is one of Japan’s top resort destinations and a prime location for ecotourism. Known for its lush larch and white birch forests and pleasant natural surroundings, it is home to luxurious villas and a favored retreat for Japan’s upper class. According to legend, the Emperor met his lifelong partner here.

(Choose One of Two Itineraries)

Itinerary 1: Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza (Outlet Mall)

This outlet is often called Japan’s most beautiful outlet mall. With over 200 brand-name stores, it even includes a golf course and ski area. Divided into five zones, it offers a wide range of shops, from global luxury brands to popular Japanese labels.

Itinerary 2: Hoshino Resorts Area (Karuizawa)

The liveliest and most popular resort area in Karuizawa, allowing visitors to explore its rich natural beauty at their own pace.

• Kumoba Pond
  Also known as “Swan Lake,” Kumoba Pond is a narrow artificial lake in Karuizawa, Nagano. It’s a scenic spot famous for its year-round beauty and is designated as part of the Kumoba Landscape Area.

• Kogen Church (Highland Church)
  Originally a cultural gathering hall in the Taisho era, it was rebuilt after WWII into a large wooden triangle-shaped chapel known for its tranquil, subdued atmosphere.

• Hoshino Onsen (Hot Spring) (Admission fee not included)
  Operated by the Hoshino Resorts group, this hot spring is famous for its “beautiful skin water.” Nestled at the foot of the mountains, it features open-air baths with panoramic views.

  • Adults: ¥1,300 (¥1,500 in August)

Saitama – [Kawagoe]

Known as “Little Edo,” Kawagoe flourished during the Edo period. The town is full of Edo-era ambiance, Western-style buildings from the Taisho era, and nostalgic alleyways from the Showa period.

Kawagoe Highlights

• Hikawa Shrine
  A popular destination for those praying for love and good relationships. Many traditional weddings are held here, and the shrine features a tunnel of wooden wish plaques (ema) and a unique omikuji (fortune-telling slip) experience where fortunes are hidden inside small red snapper-shaped toys that are fished out with a rod.

• Kurazukuri Street (Warehouse District)
  Lined with historical Edo-era buildings and temples, this district is known for its black-tiled warehouse-style architecture and is designated as a “Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings” in Japan.

• Toki no Kane (Time Bell Tower)
  A symbol of Kawagoe, this bell tower dates back over 400 years. Though rebuilt several times, the current version is the fourth-generation structure. Now powered by a mechanical clock, it still rings regularly each day.

• Kashiya Yokocho (Candy Alley)
  A nostalgic alleyway full of traditional Japanese candy shops, where you can experience the charm of old-fashioned sweets and treats.

【Included in the Package】

• Transportation

• Travel agency liability insurance

• Consumption tax

【Not Included in the Package】

• Personal expenses

• Meals

• Any other expenses not mentioned above

• Personal insurance (recommended to purchase before departure)

Booking Notes

• Minimum of 10 participants is required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum, the tour will be canceled, and a cancellation notice will be sent via email 3 days prior to the departure date.

• In case of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, the decision to cancel the tour will be made by 12:00 noon (local time) one day prior to departure, and you will be notified via email.

• Please arrive at the designated meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for late arrivals.

• Please strictly adhere to the meeting time. No refunds or rescheduling will be provided for lateness due to personal reasons.

• Eating, drinking alcohol, and loud conversations are not allowed on the bus.

• Due to weather or traffic conditions and other unforeseen circumstances, itinerary changes, cancellations of sightseeing spots, or shortened visiting times may occur. Thank you for your understanding.

• If delays due to traffic conditions cause you to miss public transportation, any additional costs such as taxis must be borne by the customer.

• Time spent at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic and the number of participants.

• Late arrivals due to traffic reasons that result in missing the tour will be treated as voluntary cancellation. No refunds will be issued.

• No refunds will be provided if participants withdraw from the tour midway for personal reasons.

• Bus seat assignments cannot be reserved, smoking is strictly prohibited on board, and there are no onboard restrooms.

• Age requirement: Participants must be at least 3 years old and taller than 80 cm. Children under 2 years old cannot join, even with a guardian.

Confirmation Details

• This product requires double confirmation. You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours after booking—please check your inbox promptly.

• If the minimum number of participants is not met, a cancellation notice will be sent 4 days prior to departure.

• If you do not receive a confirmation email within the stated timeframe, please check your spam folder, or contact our travel consultant by email or call us during office hours at +852 2152-3599.

How to Use

• Please present a printed voucher or show the electronic voucher on your phone upon arrival.

• Meeting details: Please arrive at the meeting location at least 15 minutes in advance.

• If you arrive early, please wait patiently near the designated meeting point.

Cancellation & Changes Policy

• No cancellations or changes are allowed after the booking is confirmed.