Matcha green tea and wasanbon making experience in a Japanese garden + Kawagoe stroll

Tantoku, a lumber merchant, was founded in 1869 in Rokken-cho, Kawagoe city. The hare" built by Tokujiro Suzuki, the first generation, and the 200 tsubos (1,860 ㎡) karesansui (dry landscape garden) are open to the public.

Kawagoe, located just an hour by train from Tokyo, is a beloved destination for Japanese locals. Immerse yourself in the town's rich history with the help of a knowledgeable guide who is passionate about Kawagoe. Kawagoe offers a unique experience with its picturesque "kurazukuri" buildings constructed by wealthy merchants and Western-style buildings from the period when Japan became westernized(over a century ago), all located within a compact area. Today, some of these historical buildings have been repurposed into trendy cafes and restaurants. Its charming streets are a popular filming location for TV dramas and movies. Why not capture some of your own memories and feel like a movie star by taking some great pictures?

The history of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine goes a long way and is said to have started due to the separation of worship of the Ōmiya Hikawa Shrine, a part of MusashiIchinomiya, under the reign of Emperor Kinmei in the 6th century when the culture of the burial mound was passed on. Thereafter, ever since Ōta Dōkan built a castle, it is revered as a Sōja of this place, and is familiarized as “Ohikawa Sama”.