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Gyoda Tabi Shoes Cultural Walking Tour
Saitama Prefecture, Japan
$45.16
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Gyoda City, nestled in Saitama Prefecture just an hour from central Tokyo, is renowned as the largest producer of Tabi Shoes in Japan and is celebrated as a Japan Heritage site. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of this unique town, where Tabi Shoes warehouses continue to thrive and support traditional footwear craftsmanship.
- 👡 Gyoda Tabi Shoes Cultural Walking Tour: Engage in a guided exploration of Gyoda's Tabi Shoes heritage, featuring a selection of Tabi socks to wear during your journey.
- 🗺️ Enjoy complimentary Gyoda City sightseeing maps, leading you to local souvenir shops and attractions.
- 🍽️ Savor the delightful local delicacy of jelly fries, a must-try during your visit.
- 🏛️ Visit the Chujirou warehouse, a historical building recognized as a national tangible cultural property, built in 1836.
- ⛩️ Discover the serene Gyodahachiman Shrine, famous for its blessings, where you can take in the beauty of the hanachozu.
- 🏭 Experience a guided tour of the Isami Corporation School Factory, the largest Tabi Shoes factory in Gyoda, established in 1917.
- 🧵 Learn about the intricate Tabi Shoes manufacturing process, showcasing traditional Japanese techniques and specialized sewing machines.
- 🌸 Stroll through the town and enjoy the beautiful flowers at the Gyoda Hanahancozu, enhancing your cultural experience.
- 🕒 The tour lasts approximately 3 hours, providing ample time to absorb the local culture and history.
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Gyoda Tabi Shoes Cultural Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Zori sandals
- In-person guide is not licensed or certified
- 足袋(Japanese socks with split toe)
- Jelly fries(LOCAL FOOD) ・Jumangoku manju (japasee buns)
- guide Tip
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting for you inside the store.
Return details
Your guide will be waiting for you inside the store.
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Kanko Bussankan Buratto GyodaChoose the Gyoda tabi socks you will wear on the tour. Enjoy free Gyoda City sightseeing maps, souvenir stores and more!
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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.
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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.
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Gyodahachiman ShrineVisiting 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.
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Isami Corporation School FactoryGuided 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.
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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.
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Gyoda Tabi Shoes Cultural Walking Tour
Saitama Prefecture, Japan
$45.16
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!