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LOCATION
- Address
- 5893 Kamishingo, Hanyu-shi, Saitama
- Parking
- 1 space available
ACCESS
Approximately 10 minutes from Hanyu Station West Exit to "Hanyu-no-obasanchi" (Experience Location) via our shuttle service.
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Meeting Point
- Hanyu Station, West Exit Rotary
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Meeting Time
- 14:00
*If you arrive after 14:00, you may not be able to join some parts of the experience.
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Guidance
- * Both the Tobu Isesaki Line and Chichibu Railway use the same station building at Hanyu Station.
* Detailed contact information for the day (Phone, Email, LINE, WhatsApp, etc.) will be provided after your reservation is confirmed.
* Since the meeting time is 14:00, we recommend having lunch before your arrival or during your journey.
- Travel Time
- Approx. 2h
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- Narita Airport
- Keisei Narita Skyaccess Line "Access Express" (bound for Haneda Airport T1/T2)
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- Oshiage Station
- Tobu Skytree Line "Express" (bound for Kuki)
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- Kuki Station
- Tobu Isesaki Line (bound for Tatebayashi)
Hanyu Station (West Exit)
- Travel Time
- Approx. 2h
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- Haneda Airport Terminal 3
- Keisei Narita Skyaccess Line "Access Express" (bound for Haneda Airport T1/T2)
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- Hamamatsucho Station
- Tobu Skytree Line "Express" (bound for Kuki)
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- Tokyo Station
- Ueno-Tokyo Line (bound for Koganei, Utsunomiya, or Koga)
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- Kuki Station
- Tobu Isesaki Line (bound for Tatebayashi)
Hanyu Station (West Exit)
- Travel Time
- Approx. 1h 30min
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- Tokyo Station
- Ueno-Tokyo Line (bound for Koganei, Utsunomiya, or Koga)
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- Kuki Station
- Tobu Isesaki Line (bound for Tatebayashi)
Hanyu Station (West Exit)
- Travel Time
- Approx. 1h 15min
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- Ueno Station
- Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (bound for Kita-senju)
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- Kita-senju Station
- Tobu Skytree Line "Express" (bound for Kuki)
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- Kuki Station
- Tobu Isesaki Line (bound for Tatebayashi)
Hanyu Station (West Exit)
- Travel Time
- Approx. 1h 25 min
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- Shinjuku Station
- JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line (bound for Utsunomiya)
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- Kuki Station
- Tobu Isesaki Line (bound for Tatebayashi)
Hanyu Station (West Exit)
- Travel Time
- Approx. 1h 20min
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- Ikebukuro Station
- JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line (bound for Utsunomiya)
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- Kuki Station
- Tobu Isesaki Line (bound for Tatebayashi)
Hanyu Station (West Exit)
NEARBY INFO
- Toa Shuzo Hanyu Distillery Visitor Center
- Nogawa Dyeing Works - Direct Shop "Kamenozoki"
- More Matsuya
- Mocchirian
- Cainz Mall Hanyu
Toa Shuzo Hanyu Distillery Visitor Center (Hanyu Area)
A long-established sake brewery with 400 years of tradition continues its new challenge in whisky making. At the visitor center, you can take a tour of the distillation facilities and experience tastings. The on-site direct sales shop offers both sake and whisky.
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- Address
- 4-1-11 Nishi, Hanyu-shi, SaitamaGoogle MAP
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- Access
- 5-minute walk from Hanyu Station West Exit
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- Hours
- 9:30 – 16:00
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- Closed
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays (Temporary closures may occur)
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- Fee
- Facility tour: 1,500 JPY per person (Age 20+)
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- Parking
- Available
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- Website
- https://hanyu-distillery.jp/
Nogawa Dyeing Works - Direct Shop "Kamenozoki" (Hanyu Area)
Hanyu has been known as a town of indigo dyeing since the Edo period. Founded in 1914, Nogawa Dyeing Works is one of the workshops that preserves this tradition. Their direct shop, open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, offers indigo-dyed accessories and clothing. The sophisticated interior and high-quality "lifetime" items are a must-see.
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- Address
- 1-1-52 Kita, Hanyu-shi, SaitamaGoogle MAP
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- Access
- Approx. 5 minutes by taxi from Hanyu Station (West Exit) / 25-minute walk from Minami-Hanyu Station
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- Hours
- 10:00 – 16:00
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- Open
- Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
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- Parking
- Available
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- Website
- https://www.nogawasenshoku.com/
More Matsuya (Hanyu Area)
A historic ice cream parlor founded over 70 years ago, located a 9-minute walk from Hanyu Station East Exit. Its refreshing, slightly crunchy texture is still loved by locals today. The retro Showa-era interior is also charming. Please try this traditional Japanese ice cream.
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- Address
- 2-7-27 Chuo, Hanyu-shi, SaitamaGoogle MAP
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- Access
- 9-minute walk from Hanyu Station East Exit
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- Hours
- 10:00 – 17:00 (Eat-in until 16:30)
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- Closed
- Irregular holidays
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- Parking
- Available
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- Website
- https://more-matsuya.com/
Mocchirian (Hanyu Area)
A handmade Japanese sweets shop located in the Hanyu Station West Exit rotary. Their specialty, "Mocchiri-yaki," is a Japanese sweet where red bean paste or cream is wrapped in a chewy dough and baked. The fragrant aroma and the adorable face branded on the cake are popular. You can buy even a single piece—perfect for a snack while waiting for your train.
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- Address
- 1-1-50 Nishi, Hanyu-shi, Saitama (Inside Hanyu Station West Exit Rotary)Google MAP
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- Access
- Just outside Hanyu Station West Exit
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- Hours
- 11:00 – 19:00
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- Closed
- Thursdays (Subject to change)
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- Parking
- None (Please use the coin parking in front of the station)
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- Website
- https://x.com/hanyu_mocchir
Cainz Mall Hanyu (Hanyu Area)
A commercial complex including a home center, supermarket, 100-yen shop, pharmacy, UNIQLO, and more. It features shops commonly used by Japanese people daily, allowing you to experience the local lifestyle. Convenient for daily necessities or souvenir hunting.
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- Address
- 388 Komatsu, Hanyu-shi, SaitamaGoogle MAP
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- Access
- Approx. 7 minutes by car from Hanyu Station
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- Hours
- Varies by store (Approx. 9:00 – 20:00)
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- Closed
- Varies by store
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- Parking
- Available (Free)
- Sakitama Kofun Park
- Gyoda Rice Field Art
- Oshi Castle Ruins / Gyoda City Local Museum
- Tourist Souvenir Shop "Buratto Gyoda"
Sakitama Kofun Park (Gyoda Area)
A vast historical park in Gyoda City, the birthplace of the name "Saitama." It contains a cluster of large ancient burial mounds (kofun) built between the late 5th and early 7th centuries. With walking paths and a museum, it is a spot where you can feel both nature and history. In spring (April–May), cherry blossoms and canola flowers bloom, creating a beautiful contrast with the greenery of the mounds.
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- Address
- 48 Sakitama, Gyoda-shi, SaitamaGoogle MAP
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- Access
- From JR Gyoda Station (East Exit), take the City Loop Bus "Sightseeing Hub Loop Course" for approx. 25 minutes, get off at "Sakitama Kofun Koen-mae" and walk for 2 minutes.
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- Fee
- Sakitama Museum of Ancient Burial Mounds: 200 JPY per person
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- Parking
- Space for approx. 295 cars and 33 buses (Free)
Gyoda Rice Field Art (Gyoda Area)
A grand art piece using the rice paddies as a canvas, where different colors of rice plants create images and characters. It was certified as the "World's Largest Rice Field Art" by Guinness World Records in 2015. The best viewing time is from mid-July to mid-October, and it can be viewed from the adjacent Gyoda Tower observation deck.
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- Address
- 2375-1 Kobari, Gyoda-shi, SaitamaGoogle MAP
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- Access
- From JR Gyoda Station, take the City Loop Bus "Sightseeing Hub Loop Course" for approx. 20 minutes, get off at "Kodai Hasu no Sato" (Ancient Lotus Park).
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- Period
- Best viewed from mid-July to mid-October.
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- Fee
- Gyoda Tower admission: 400 JPY per person
Oshi Castle Ruins / Gyoda City Local Museum (Gyoda Area)
Considered one of the seven famous castles of the Kanto region, Oshi Castle was built during the Muromachi period. Known as the "Floating Castle," it famously withstood a water attack by Ishida Mitsunari at the end of the Sengoku period. The current three-story turret is a reconstruction, offering a panoramic view of the city. The adjacent museum features exhibits on the history and culture of Gyoda.
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- Address
- 2375-1 Kobari, Gyoda-shi, SaitamaGoogle MAP
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- Access
- 15-minute walk from Chichibu Railway "Gyodashi Station"
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- Hours
- 9:00 – 16:30 (Last entry 16:00)
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- Closed
- Mondays (or the next day if Monday is a holiday), New Year holidays
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- Fee
- 200 JPY (Free for junior high school students and younger)
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- Parking
- Available (Free)
Tourist Souvenir Shop "Buratto Gyoda" (Gyoda Area)
This shop is packed with approximately 700 items from 80 companies, ranging from stylishly designed Tabi socks and traditional crafts to colorful "Cool Slippers" made with overseas fabrics. You can also find local sake, "Gyoda Gyoza" made with local flour, Narazuke pickles, and Juman-goku Manju. While not a huge shop, the selection is incredibly rich and perfect for souvenirs.
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- Address
- 2-1-8 Oshi, Gyoda-shi, SaitamaGoogle MAP
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- Access
- 6-minute walk from Chichibu Railway "Gyodashi Station" South Exit
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- Hours
- 9:30 – 17:00
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- Closed
- None (*Closed from Dec 29 to Jan 3)
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- Fee
- Bicycle rental: 500 JPY per day
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- Parking
- Available
Hanyu Taxi Co., Ltd.
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- Address
- 1-8-17 Minami, Hanyu-shi, Saitama
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- Phone
- 048-561-0730
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- Hours
- 7:00 – 25:00
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- Note
- Convenient for visiting local recommended spots.
Showa Taxi Co., Ltd.
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- Address
- 1-2 Chuo, Gyoda-shi, Saitama
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- Phone
- 048-556-4415
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- Service
- Reservations and dispatch available via the "GO" app (Nighttime hours).
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- Note
- Convenient for touring sightseeing spots.
Calling a Taxi - Easy Phrases
- English
- Hello, could you please send one taxi to [○○]?
My name is [○○].
- Japanese
- (romaji): Moshi moshi, [○○] made takushii o ichidai onegai shimasu.
Watashi no namae wa [○○] desu.
