Course 01
A course to visit the Edo Period town and Shopping
Time required
1 day (Day trip)
A 1-day trip to enjoy history and shopping. Only 30 minutes away from Tokyo, visiting Koedo Kawagoe will enable you to experience an old Japanese town and culture, then back to Tokyo for shopping and dining. Perfect for those seeking a 1-day sightseeing trip.

1

Ikebukuro to Kawagoe

A speedy 30-minute train ride from Ikebukuro to Kawagoe.

Ikebukuro Station〜Kawagoe Station: 30 minutes by train [Tobu Railway Tojo Line]

Kawagoe Station〜Kitain: Approximately 10 minutes by bus (Koedo Loop Bus)

2

Kitain

A temple containing valuable cultural property and comprising buildings transferred from Edo Castle

Approximately 15 minutes by bus (Tobu Bus Koedo Loop Bus)

3

Kashiya Yokochō

A side street with many stores that sell candy and snacks. Even adults will feel like children again.

5 minutes by foot

4

Old Town Area

A street lined with warehouse-style buildings of the Edo Period that will take you back in time.

5 minutes by foot

5

Toki No Kane

A special feature of Koedo: a clock that rises up above the town of warehouse-style buildings.

5 minutes by foot

6

Ryotei Yamaya

You can fully enjoy seasonal Japanese dishes in a spacious and luxurious room.

Approximately 10 minutes by bus (Koedo Loop Bus)

7

Kawagoe to Ikebukuro

Leaving Koedo, now to the shopping spot, Ikebukuro.

Ikebukuro Station to Tobu Department Store: directly connected

8

Tobu Department Ikebukuro Store (shopping)

One of the largest department stores in the Kanto area with a wide selection of products to choose from. You will find exactly what you are looking for.

on foot

9

Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro Branch (Dinner)

To conclude your trip, you can choose a delicious meal from over 40 restaurants.