Gyoda Tabi Shoes Cultural Walking Tour
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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.3 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Food and drink : Snacks. Jelly fries(LOCAL FOOD) ・Jumangoku manju (japasee buns)
Use of equipment : Other.
In-person guide is not licensed or certified
Use of equipment : Other.
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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.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Tour of historical buildings and tasting of manju。
Built in 1836, the storehouse is a historical building designated as a national tangible cultural property.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Gyodahachiman Shrine
16-23 Gyoda, Gyoda, Japan, 361-0073Visiting 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.25 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Isami Corporation School Factory
4-1 Asahicho, Gyoda, Japan, 361-0074Guided 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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
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.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Your guide will be waiting for you inside the store.View Location
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Your guide will be waiting for you inside the store.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Mandarin
- Japanese
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.
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