Culture Kawagoe Matsuri 2024 Miyoko Kokubo Every year on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of October it's time for the exciting Kawagoe Matsuri. It maintains a history of mo...
Culture Jion-ji Temple - Kasukabe Justin Dart Jion-ji; small, local, not one for the tourists - as authentic as they come
Culture Hodosan Jinja (Mt. Hodo Shrine) Justin Dart Hodosan Jinja in Nagatoro, Saitama - providing spiritual solace for 2000 years, with a dash of color thrown in
Culture Filling the belly in Nagatoro Justin Dart Nagatoro in Saitama is known for many things - not least its culinary delights. Fill the belly, get the souvenirs and all wit...
Culture Nikko Kaido near Soka Justin Dart Nikko Kaido - the road to the deep dark north still survives in places - particularly in east Saitama - near Soka
Culture Mitsumine Shrine in Chichibu Todd Wojnowski The Mitsumine Shrine on Mt. Mitsumine is incredibly beautiful, has breathtaking views, and has easy access to many outdoors a...
Culture Omiya's Hikawa Shrine Christopher Harley Located about 15-20 minutes away from the bustling Omiya Station in Saitama City lies the expansive Omiya Park.
Culture Houkou Temple in Saitama Todd Wojnowski Houkou Temple in Hanno City, Saitama is a small, local Buddhist temple with beautiful statues and buildings. Visitors can pra...
Culture Top 10 Things to Do in Saitama Rebecca Quin Looking for ideas for day trips from Tokyo? Check out Japan Travel's Top Ten Things to Do in Saitama prefecture, just a 20 mi...