Yakitori Chicken Skewers and Traditional Kagura Dance
While exploring Kawagoe, we recommend snacking on scrumptious “yakitori” fried chicken skewers to stave off hunger. Yakitori is a favorite on Japanese izakaya menus and comes highly recommended by locals. Afterwards, catch a performance of “village kagura,” a local Japanese folk dance, to add a unique twist to your itinerary. With beautiful costumes and traditional music, village kagura is sure to be a memorable addition to your trip.
Start
Ikebukuro Station (3:30 PM)
Approximately 60 minutes : From Ikebukuro Station, take the Seibu Ikebukuro Line for 21 minutes to Tokorozawa Station, then the Seibu Shinjuku Line for 20 minutes to Hon-Kawagoe Station. Walk 7 minutes from here to Yakitori Oichan
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Yakitori Oichan
The owner of Yakitori Oichan once ran a sushi restaurant, and they now serve yakitori chicken skewers alongside sashimi that are both absolutely delicious! You can also savor Kawagoe's local sake, Kagamiyama, together with your meal. Moreover, they offer their own one-of-a-kind "tuk-tuk" pick-up service to the station for added convenience.
1-minute walk
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Watch, Dance, Raise a Toast!
Private Satokagura Local Sacred Folk Dance Experience in Koedo Kawagoe
Kagura stands as one of Japan's oldest forms of entertainment, steeped in ritualistic devotion to the gods. Preserved and passed down by the people, Sato-kagura represents a 'one-of-a-kind' experience plan where you can (1) watch, (2) dance, and (3) toast with the performers of Sato-kagura, carefully handed down in Kawagoe, where Edo culture from the 1600 to the 1800 endures. Capture the memories with as many photos as you like! Your guides, goodwill tourism ambassadors adorned in kimonos, will foster connections among participants by providing lively and easy-to-understand explanations. Whether joining alone or with others, a great time is assured. The tour concludes with a toast featuring seasonal sake from a local brewery, ensuring both participants and performers enjoy the experience. Plus, get insights directly from the performers themselves.
Approximately 60 minutes : Walk 10 minutes to Hon-Kawagoe Station, take the Seibu Shinjuku Line for 20 minutes to Tokorozawa Station, then the Seibu Ikebukuro Line for 25 minutes to Ikebukuro Station
Goal
Ikebukuro Station (9:30 PM)