Tokyo Kawagoe Little Edo & Konosu Fireworks Day Tour

The tour guide gave a very thoughtful introduction along the way. The time allotted for Kawagoe was only one hour, which felt a bit rushed. Having visited Kawagoe before, even walking at a brisk Hong Kong pace from the drop-off point to Kumano Shrine to get a stamp (shuin) and then heading back to grab some supplies brought me right up to the meeting time. Upon arriving at Konosu, the tour guide led us to the viewing area, after which we had to find our own spots to watch until regrouping at the end. The fireworks were also fantastic. The best part of the whole trip was traveling by tour bus, so we didn't have to worry too much about transportation; even in traffic jams, we could just sit comfortably in the tour bus and sleep.

This trip went quite smoothly, and we were able to make it back to Tokyo just after 11:00 AM to catch our ride. However, I suggest taking an earlier departure for the itinerary (such as catching a ride at 11:00 AM), otherwise the time spent at the first attraction is a bit too short, which is a pity. Tour guide Xiao Yu worked very hard leading the team today. Fearing that everyone might get separated after the fireworks, he specially used a green light to guide everyone's direction. Tour guide Xiao Yu is very handsome!

Departing comfortably by bus from Tokyo Station, we made a stop along the way to explore the traditional Japanese architectural district of Kawagoe's Koedo, which offers plenty of great food and shopping. Although there were large crowds for the fireworks, the schedule was very smooth. The fireworks were beautiful, featuring some smaller displays as well as the large, grand finale chrysanthemums at the end. Not having to cram into the train on the way back was fantastic. Thank you, tour guide Xiao Yu, for a fun trip with everyone!

I would absolutely recommend this tour! it’s great for solo travelers. Our host, Will, was friendly and funny, and gave clear instructions about meeting points and when to return. We stopped in a little town, Edo, for about an hour of shopping before heading to the firework festival. I would recommend bringing a mat to sit on as you are out in a field to watch the firework show. After the show, we regrouped at the meeting point and walked back to the bus together. Seeing the very long queue for the train made me especially glad I booked this tour. Being able to settle into the comfortable air-conditioned bus was a wonder way a full way to end the evening.

We had a wonderful time on this trip and are very grateful to our tour guide, Xiao Yu, and the driver. Xiao Yu was extremely attentive, reminding us the night before about the items we needed to bring. The driver was also fantastic, dropping us off as close to the venue as possible so that our elderly family members didn't have to walk too far. We are truly thankful to the guide and driver for this journey.

The tour guide Yu was amazing, I hope to join his hiking tours again in the future.