A town of history and dolls
IwatsukiHuh.

Kawagoe is wonderful, Gyoda is also superb. But Iwatsuki is not to be outdone, it's full of charm!
The oldest tour volunteer guide association in Saitama City will guide you on a walking tour of the thousand-year-old castle town.

ガイドツアーの申し込み方法

ご希望にあったガイド付き観光ツアーをお選びください。
オリジナルコースの相談や英語ガイド付きツアーの相談は「Choose from our model courses」のフォームより「相談項目」をお選びの上、必要事項・詳細をお送りください。

Choose from our model courses

モデルコースそのままでも、カスタマイズしてもOK

Apply for a planned tour

テーマを設けた企画ツアーに申し込む

英語ツアーの相談

英語ガイド付きのツアーを相談する

-当会について

In the alleyways of Iwatsuki,
StoryWith.

We are the oldest tourist volunteer guide association in Saitama City, established in 2001. With 25 current members, we guide approximately 1,000 visitors annually into the profound stories of Iwatsuki, a castle town.

-GUIDED WALKS · Guide fees (including accident insurance)

per person300 yenFrom

  • For groups of 4 or fewer, the fee is ¥1,200 per group.
  • For groups and English guides, please inquire separately.

- Iwatsuki Tourism Volunteer Guide Association Planning

Walking through the four seasons,Now recruiting participants for our special tour

This is a walking course planned by our staff.
If you wish to apply for a tour, please select the "Application Number" on the application form, fill in the necessary details, and submit your application.
Tap the "+" in the list to see the details.

Application Closed | Sunday, April 19, 2026 Bushu Railway (North Direction) Station Ruins & Otoraishi Cycling

Iwatsuki Station West Exit, Magome Station Site, Manzo-ji Temple, Otorako Stone, Dairokuten Shrine, Earthwork at Hirabayashi-ji Temple Boundary, Akasaka Marsh, Kanpaku Shrine, Hirabayashi-ji Temple Site, Kataware Jizo Statue, Kawai Station Site

Application closed

Application Closed | May 5, 2026 (Holiday) Genjo-sai (Journey to the West) Walk

Higashi-Iwatsuki Station, Suwa Shrine, Kōshin-tō, Genzō-tō, Jion-ji Temple, Jōgen-ji Temple, Toyoharu Station

Application closed

Application Closed | Thursday, June 4, 2026 Kōsumida River / Old Kōsumida River Walk

Higashi-Iwatsuki Station, Hanazumi Shell Mound, Tozaiji Temple, Old Sumida River Starting Point, Old Sumida River, Natural Levee Site Nagamiya Sand Dunes, Daikoji Temple (Community Bus), Higashi-Iwatsuki Station / Iwatsuki Station

Application closed

Registration Closed | #202604 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026: Fuji Asama Shrine “First Mountain” Power Spot Tour

さいたま百景 伝統行事・イベント風景編
岩槻駅から約3キロ。途中、どの道を行くかミステリー。岩槻城下の歴史の謎、クイズに挑戦するなど、楽しみながら歩きます。帰りはバス利用も可能。徒歩の場合+2キロ。また参加者には新鮮野菜販売「あさつゆの里」へご案内。
集合➡午前9:30 岩槻駅改札前 ※小雨決行
参加費用:お一人様300円 ※傷害保険込み
限定:15名募集(先着順)
主催:岩槻観光ボランティアガイド会

Application Number: #202605 | September 13, 2026 (Sun) — Traditional Sumo Ring Entrance Walk

Mitsumine Shrine, Akiba Shrine, Shinpukuji Kaizuka Tsuruhime Shrine, Dairokutennzan, Kashiwazaki Elementary School Camphor Tree, Bushu Railway Ukiya Station Site, Shinoaka Hachiman Ohja Shrine (bus), Iwatsuki StationApply for a planned tour

Application Number: #202607 | Friday, September 25, 2026 — Red Spider Lily Walk (English-language guidance only)

Higashi-Iwatsuki Station, Higashi-gū Pedestrian Bridge, Moto-Arakawa Left Bank, Suwa Shrine, Kōshin-tō, Gensō-tō, Jion-ji (Community Bus), Higashi-Iwatsuki StationApply for a planned tour

Application Number: #202608 | Friday, October 30, 2026 — Tour of the Former Police Station, Hasegawa Storehouse, Suzuki Sake Brewery, and Castle Ruins Park

Iwatsuki Station (building) • Local History Museum • Western Hall Ruins • Taishokan • Hasegawa Storehouse Senkyokan • Suzuki Sake Brewery • Ota Suwa Shrine Main Hall • Iwatsuki Castle Black Gate • Rear Gate • Restaurant Otemon (Community Bus)Apply for a planned tour

Entry No.: #202609 | Saturday, November 7, 2026: Cycling Tour of Former Stations & Commemorative Monuments Along the Bushu Railway (Southbound) Line

Iwatsuki Station West Exit, Iwatsuki North Station Site, Iwatsuki Hondori Station Site, Musashi Railway Iwatsuki Station Site, Shinfukuji Station Site, Utsuya Station Site, Sasakubo Station Site, Musashi Noda Station Site, Monument to the Former Station Site (Shiden-sha Shrine)Apply for a planned tour

Application Number: #202610 | Thursday, December 3, 2026: Visit to a Doll Workshop & English Conversation Over Dinner (English-language tour, meal included)

Iwatsuki Station, Higashitama Doll Museum, Suzuki Doll, Myogyoku Doll, Funamata (lunch), Ishikawa Junpei Studio, Doll MuseumApply for a planned tour

Application Number: #202611 | January 11, 2027 (Holiday) — The Legend of Iwatsuki Walk

Iwatsuki Station, Dairyu-ji Temple, Jo-an-ji Temple, Hachiman Shrine at Ryumon-ji Minamitsuji, Higashi-Iwatsuki StationApply for a planned tour

Application No.: #202612 | Wednesday, February 10, 2027: Walk to the Site of the Kakura-nawa Battle & Daruma Market

Konpirashrine (Daruma Market)・Masaka Ohashi Bridge (Ayase River)・Kosunagashi Bridge (Miyagatō)・Konpira Slope・Jōkokuji Ichijukuchi・Iwatsuki Castle Ōgama Ruins, Local History MuseumApply for a planned tour

Application Number: #202613 | Sunday, March 21, 2027 — Sakura-michi Walk (English guidance only; lunch available)

Higashi-Iwatsuki Station, Seifuku-ji Temple, Iwatsuki Castle Ruins Park, Iwatsuki Culture Park, Cherry blossoms along the Moto-Arakawa River, Musashi Rokuten Shrine, Sue-suka-zeki Maki-no-ue Bus StopApply for a planned tour

Application Number: #202614 | Sunday, March 28, 2027 — Sakura-michi Walk (Japanese-language guidance only; lunch available)

Course: Higashi-Iwatsuki Station - Saifukuji Temple - Iwatsuki Castle Site Park - Iwatsuki Culture Park - Cherry blossoms along the Moto-Arakawa River - Musashi Rokuten Shrine - Sueta Suga-zeki - Makino-no-ue Bus StopApply for a planned tour

英語ガイド付き岩槻散策

人形の歴史や古い城下町を、親切な地元ボランティアの英語ガイドで探訪してみませんか。
※サイト下部にある「English」をタップすると英語に切り替わります。
英語でのご案内をご希望の方は「Choose from our model courses」や「企画ツアー(英語案内)」よりお申し込み、またはお問い合わせをお願いします。

- Volunteers wanted

Iwatsukia
To the person who speaks in your own words.

I love history, I love talking to people, and I want to use my English skills. Any reason is fine. Through training and study sessions, why not aim to become a guide who conveys the charm of Iwatsuki to our customers?

Can learn history in depth

Systematically study the history of Iwatsuki during monthly study sessions.

Walk with friends

Active with 25 warm members.

English guides are welcome

English speakers urgently needed.

Repaying the town

Connecting the charm of my hometown Iwasaki to the future.

-SIGHTS · Tourist Spots

doll andHistoryA place where breath resides.

-CONTACT · Inquiries

Wandering around Iwatsuki
Would you like to join us?

If you have any questions or concerns before applying, please feel free to contact us.
Please contact us with ample time as replies may take some time.

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