Gyoda Tabi Shoes Cultural Walking Tour
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 fav
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 30 minChoose the Gyoda tabi socks you will wear on the tour. Enjoy free Gyoda City sightseeing maps, souvenir stores and more!
Stop 2
⏱ 10 minEat 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.
Stop 3
⏱ 15 minTour of historical buildings and tasting of manju。 Built in 1836, the storehouse is a historical building designated as a national tangible cultural property.
Stop 4
⏱ 25 minVisiting 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.
Stop 5
⏱ 5 minGuided 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.
Stop 6
⏱ 45 minGuided 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.
What to Bring
- •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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