Private Tour to Kawagoe with Photographer and Spanish-Speaking Guide

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This way, you can wear the kimono of your choice and explore the streets of Kawagoe. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

There are many shops selling attractive souvenirs that can only be found in Japan. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Kawagoe, 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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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Spanish
Operated by: MICHI

What is included

Included

Included: anding and/or facility fees: Landing and facility fees
Included: All images free for digital download
Included: Pick up at your hotel
Included: Access to an online gallery with your images (30 professionally edited photos)
Included: Photo session by local professional photographer in Tokyo

Not included

Not included: Lunch: All food and drink expenses during the tour
Not included: Yamazaki Family Ancient Villa Admission Fees (100 yen)
Not included: Round trip train between Tokyo and Kawagoe (〜2000 yen), Bus in Kawagoe (〜500 yen)
Not included: Kimono rental (if applicable, 3,000 to 7,000 yen)

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour

The city bus will take us to the city center, it is called "Kuranomachi". Here you can feel like you have gone back in time as you stroll through the streets of "Coedo" (little Edo) and enjoy the atmosphere of the old city. There are many photogenic stores.
Stop 2

one hour

You can enjoy Japanese delicacies such as sweet satsumaimo (Japanese sweet potato), kakigori (shaving ice), yakisoba (fried noodles), unagi (grilled eel), and local beer. They are all very rich!!
Old Yamazaki Family Villa

one hour Admission not included

It is called "Old Villa of the Yamazaki Family", from inside the house you can see a Japanese-style garden. There are also tatami mats inside the house, which allow you to fully enjoy the old Japanese house. We can enjoy a photo session here, without fail!!
Stop 4

30 min

A very popular shrine in Kawagoe. In this sanctuary you can take many photos in Japanese style. I will also do a mini photo session for you. Forget about selfies‼︎
Kawagoe

2 hours

Travel time between Tokyo (Shinjuku) and Kawagoe.

round trip (approx. 1 hour) and return (approx. 1 hour)

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Kawagoe Station (East) Exit (TobuTojo Line), I have a red scarf in front of the replica Clock Tower in front of the ticket gates of the Tobu Tojo Line.

End point

Kawagoe Station (East) Exit (TobuTojo Line), I have a red scarf in front of the replica Clock Tower in front of the ticket gates of the Tobu Tojo Line.

Pickup points

HOTEL MYSTAYS Ueno Iriyaguchi
Hotel Livemax Asakusa Ekimae
Hotel Livemax Asakusabashi-eki Kitaguchi
Keisei Richmond Hotel Tokyo Oshiage
Candeo Hotels Ueno-Park
Hotel Tourist Inn Ueno Okachimachi
Business Hotel Inamoto
The Hideout Tokyo
APA Hotel Ueno Inaricho Ekikita
Business Hotel Yamayuri
Horai
Dormy Inn EXPRESS Asakusa

and 1,237 more pickup points

After booking, you can adjust the meeting point according to your preferences.

Please let me know your hotel in Tokyo in advance. If you book within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, hotel meeting cannot be guaranteed.

(In this case, we will meet directly at Kawagoe Station)