Gyoda Tabi Shoes Cultural Walking Tour

Gyoda Tabi Shoes Cultural Walking Tour

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About This Tour in Saitama Prefecture

Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, located about one hour from central Tokyo, is the largest producer of Tabi Shoes in Japan and is recognized as a Japan Heritage site as “Gyoda, a town of Tabi Shoes warehouses that continues to support the footwear culture. In this tour, visitors will choose their favorite “Gyoda Tabi Shoes” and “Yukitadas” and actually walk around the town of Tabi Shoes warehouses with a guide to experience the kimono culture and enjoy the history and culture of “Gyoda Tabi Shoes” in the town of the most famous Tabi Shoes in Japan. Visitors will also enjoy the history and culture of Tabi Shoes and food culture by touring a Tabi Shoes warehouse and a Tabi Shoes factory, as well as local cuisine. Visitors can also enjoy the “Gyoda Hanahancozu”, where they can see beautiful flowers. We hope you will enjoy a special moment in the town of Tabi Shoes, a Japanese Heritage Site.

Why Visit Saitama Prefecture?

Saitama Prefecture, Japan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Saitama Prefecture provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Saitama Prefecture

You can reach Saitama Prefecture, Japan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city has excellent public transportation systems, including trains, subways, and buses. Taxis are widely available, and the transportation infrastructure is efficient and reliable.

What's Included

  • Jelly fries(LOCAL FOOD) ・Jumangoku manju (japasee buns)
  • 足袋(Japanese socks with split toe)
  • In-person guide is not licensed or certified
  • Zori sandals

What's Not Included

  • guide Tip

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Choose the Gyoda tabi socks

Your guide will be waiting for you inside the store.

End Point

Your guide will be waiting for you inside the store.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Choose the Gyoda tabi socks you will wear on the tour 30 minutes

Choose the Gyoda tabi socks you will wear on the tour. Enjoy free Gyoda City sightseeing maps, souvenir stores and more!

Eat jelly fries, a local food。The Chujirou warehouse... 10 minutes

Eat jelly fries, a local food。The Chujirou warehouse is a historical building designated as a Japan Heritage component cultural property and a nationally registered tangible cultural property.

Tour of historical buildings and tasting of manju。 Built... 15 minutes

Tour of historical buildings and tasting of manju。 Built in 1836, the storehouse is a historical building designated as a national tangible cultural property.

Visiting the shrine and viewing the hanachozu。 Hachiman Shrine... 25 minutes

Visiting the shrine and viewing the hanachozu。 Hachiman Shrine is famous for its blessings for cancer. It is visited by local residents and people from all over the country.Participants may visit the shrine on their own.

Guided tour of the Gyoda Tabi factory。 Built in... 5 minutes

Guided tour of the Gyoda Tabi factory。 Built in 1917, it is Gyoda's largest saw-toothed-roof Tabi Shoes factory and is registered as a Component Cultural Property.The exterior of the building will be visited.

Guided tour of the Gyoda Tabi manufacturing factory。 A... 45 minutes

Guided tour of the Gyoda Tabi manufacturing factory。 A tour of Gyoda's Tabi Shoes culture with a guide will take you through the Tabi Shoes production process. This is a Japanese technique that uses a number of special sewing machines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

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