Overview
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 âGyoda, a town of Tabi Shoes warehouses that continues to support the footwear culture. In this tour, visitors will choose their favorite âGyoda Tabi Shoesâ and âYukitadasâ 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 âGyoda Tabi Shoesâ 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 âGyoda Hanahancozuâ, 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 travelers book this
What's Included
- Jelly fries(LOCALăFOOD) ăťJumangoku manju (japasee buns)
- čśłč˘(Japanese socks with split toe)
- In-person guide is not licensed or certified
- Zori sandals
What's Not Included
- guide Tip
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Choose the Gyoda tabi socks you will wear on the tour. Enjoy free Gyoda City sightseeing maps, souvenir stores and more!
Stop 2
Eat jelly fries, a local foodăThe Chujirou warehouse is a historical building designated as a Japan Heritage component cultural property and a nationally registered tangible cultural property.
Stop 3
Tour of historical buildings and tasting of manjuă Built in 1836, the storehouse is a historical building designated as a national tangible cultural property.
Stop 4
Visiting the shrine and viewing the hanachozuă 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.
Stop 5
Guided tour of the Gyoda Tabi factoryă 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.
Stop 6
Guided tour of the Gyoda Tabi manufacturing factoryă 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.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels