Experience Spring in Kawagoe Through All Five Senses
Kawagoe Prince Hotel (located at 1-22 Shintomicho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture; General Manager: Yasuharu Miyake) will offer a limited-time accommodation package "Koedo Spring Journey: Morning Cherry Blossom Rickshaw and Mindful Weekend Getaway" from March 13 (Fri) to April 12 (Sun), 2026, providing guests with a unique spring experience in historic Kawagoe combined with aromatherapy and meditation.
Kawagoe, which flourished as a castle town during the Edo period, features numerous historic temples and shrines offering scenic views throughout the seasons. In the early morning hours, the city reveals a calm and atmospheric side different from daytime bustle, with cherry blossoms typically reaching their peak from late March to early April, creating spectacular views at various spots.
The package was designed to share the unique atmosphere and beauty of the city during these tranquil hours through the distinctive experience of traveling by rickshaw.
In the warm spring season, guests can relax in their rooms while following a yoga instructor-supervised meditation guide (available via QR code with audio), centering themselves while enjoying the cherry blossom-shaped aroma stone provided at check-in to forget daily stress and enjoy personal time.
Dinner is served at Japanese restaurant Musashino, featuring the "Sakura Kaiseki" at a counter decorated with cherry blossoms. The menu includes dishes like "Shrimp with Cherry Blossom Tempura Coating" and "Cherry Blossom Panna Cotta," offering both visual and culinary expressions of spring through seasonal ingredients and colorful presentations.
The following morning at 7:30 AM, guests embark on a rickshaw tour of morning Kawagoe featuring cherry blossom viewing.
The historic warehouse district illuminated by morning light and gracefully blooming cherry blossoms create a peaceful atmosphere distinct from daytime, showcasing a different side of Koedo Kawagoe.
Through the "Koedo Spring Journey: Morning Cherry Blossom Rickshaw and Mindful Weekend Getaway" package, Kawagoe Prince Hotel aims to deliver special spring experiences while promoting new attractions of the region.
Package Highlights
- "Sakura Kaiseki" dinner served at counter seats decorated with cherry blossoms
- In-room meditation guided by yoga instructor with calming aromatherapy
- Morning rickshaw tour visiting cherry blossom spots in refreshing morning air
Package Details: Koedo Spring Journey
Period: March 13 (Fri) to April 12 (Sun), 2026
- Reservations open February 6 (Fri), 2026 from 3:00 PM
Price: From 34,507 yen per person (when two guests share one room)
Includes: One night accommodation, 120-minute spring cherry blossom rickshaw tour, dinner, aroma set, meditation guide
Reservations/Inquiries: Accommodation Reservations: TEL 049-227-1118
Partner Organizations: Kawagoe Rickshaw Itsukiya, MADE in Nihonbashi, Akiko Tsubakimoto
Note: Prices include one night accommodation, spring cherry blossom rickshaw tour, dinner, aroma set, meditation guide, service charge, and consumption tax.
The regular closing day of Japanese restaurant Musashino is excluded from available dates.
Reservations must be made at least 3 days before the stay date. Cancellations from 5 days before the stay date incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Prices vary by stay date and number of guests. Details will be provided upon reservation.
Information above is current as of the release date (January 27) and subject to change.
Cherry blossom viewing spots will be selected based on seasonal peak bloom times. Tours may be cancelled in severe weather, with notification from the hotel by the day before the tour.
Rickshaw capacity is 2 people. Please notify the hotel if you wish to ride with preschool-age children.
This service is only available for pregnant guests in their stable trimester.
This package does not include kimono dressing services.
Sample Itinerary: Koedo Spring Journey
2:00 PM Check-in
4:00 PM Explore Koedo at Your Leisure
6:30 PM Japanese Restaurant Musashino: Sakura Kaiseki
Appetizer: Rolled omelet / Sea bream with pickled plum
Bamboo shoot yukari tempura / Greens in broth with cherry blossom
Spring skewer (sweet vinegar cherry radish, candied sweet potato, fried broad beans) / Cherry shrimp chijimi / Pine needle lily bulb
Simmered Dish: Sea bream wrapped in domyoji rice / Cherry carrot
Kogomi / Udo flower petals
Fried Dish: Shrimp with cherry blossom tempura coating / Whitebait kakiage
Urui / Rapeseed blossoms / Matcha salt
Meal: Temari sushi, four pieces
Soup: Clam ushio soup with cherry radish, cherry carrot, greens, cherry blossom
Dessert: Cherry blossom panna cotta
9:00 PM In Your Room
Add a few drops of calming aroma oil to the cherry blossom-shaped aroma stone, and enjoy meditation supervised by Akiko Tsubakimoto, focusing on fragrance and breathing. This time deepens the impression of your cherry blossom season stay.
7:30 AM (Next Day) Morning Spring Rickshaw Tour
A rickshaw driver greets you at the hotel entrance.
The leisurely ride offers a unique perspective as morning light illuminates the historic warehouse district and gracefully blooming cherry blossoms, revealing a calmer side of Koedo Kawagoe different from daytime. Along the way, you'll stop to enjoy the rickshaw driver's commentary about the area.
Partner Organizations
MADE in Nihonbashi
A design company based in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, that has valued "handcrafting and making things" for 50 years, specializing in architectural patterns and molds. Combining traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology, they now also create aroma stones and wooden molds. They host workshops to share the appeal of craftsmanship and deepen connections with customers.
Meditation Supervisor: Akiko Tsubakimoto
TSUBAKI (Tsubakimoto Akiko)
Certified OM Yoga instructor.
Mindfulness meditation instructor.
Since 2016, she has offered classes through yoga and meditation to help people of all ages and nationalities discover physical and mental wellness.
