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Saitama

Uncover the rural landscapes of Nagatoro and Chichibu

About Saitama

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Shoden-in Temple

Saitama

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Shoden-in Temple

Sherilyn Siy

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Metsä Village

Saitama

Activity

Metsä Village

Sherilyn Siy

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Discover Nature in Chichibu

Saitama

Activity

Discover Nature in Chichibu

Tristan Scholze

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Soka Senbei Garden in Saitama

Saitama

Food

Soka Senbei Garden in Saitama

Sleiman Azizi

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About Saitama

RegionKanto

IslandHonshu

CapitalSaitama

Population7,194,556

Area3797.75 sq. km

Just above Tokyo, Saitama is more than just a suburb for commuters to the nation’s capital.

The city of Kawagoe is famous for its traditional kura-zukuri style warehouses, which remain from the 18th and 19th centuries and house many souvenir shops. The Railway Museum is also an intriguing site, while if you need to do some shopping, Aeon Lake Town in Koshigaya, the largest shopping mall in Japan, is your answer. The Tobu Zoo is one of the most popular zoos in the Kanto area and a great place to take children to.

The northern half of Saitama is abundant with nature, especially the Chichibu region, known for its many mountains and temples. The Nagatoro Valley is renowned for its beautiful scenery and whitewater rafting.

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Shoden-in Temple

Shoden-in Temple

Metsä Village

Metsä Village

Exploring Sakitama Kofun Park

Exploring Sakitama Kofun Park

Discover Nature in Chichibu

Discover Nature in Chichibu

Soka Senbei Garden in Saitama

Soka Senbei Garden in Saitama

The Railway Museum in Omiya

The Railway Museum in Omiya

Coffee Addict and Rubino

Coffee Addict and Rubino

Lost Sacred Wolves and Wolf Worship

Lost Sacred Wolves and Wolf Worship

Exploring Kawagoe

Exploring Kawagoe

Uta no Yu Hot Spring Spa

Uta no Yu Hot Spring Spa

Top 10 Things to Do in Saitama

Top 10 Things to Do in Saitama

Crayon Shin-chan Theme Park

Crayon Shin-chan Theme Park

The Real Tokyo Drift

The Real Tokyo Drift

Skydiving in Japan

Skydiving in Japan

AEON LakeTown: Japan's Largest Mall

AEON LakeTown: Japan's Largest Mall

Icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu

Icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu

JR Omiya Station

JR Omiya Station

Exploring Sakitama Kofun Park

Exploring Sakitama Kofun Park

Hiking Mt. Hiwada, Saitama

Hiking Mt. Hiwada, Saitama

Saitama Prefecture

Saitama Prefecture

Shoden-in Temple

Shoden-in Temple

Metsä Village

Metsä Village

Exploring Sakitama Kofun Park

Exploring Sakitama Kofun Park

Discover Nature in Chichibu

Discover Nature in Chichibu

Soka Senbei Garden in Saitama

Soka Senbei Garden in Saitama

The Railway Museum in Omiya

The Railway Museum in Omiya

Coffee Addict and Rubino

Coffee Addict and Rubino

Exploring Kawagoe

Exploring Kawagoe

Uta no Yu Hot Spring Spa

Uta no Yu Hot Spring Spa

Village of the Dolls

Village of the Dolls

Local Experts

Sherilyn Siy

Sherilyn Siy

Chez Noir

Todd Wojnowski

Todd Wojnowski

Crea Mall

Febry Fawzi

Febry Fawzi

Hatogo Ichiban

Justin Dart

Justin Dart

Zakkoku Weizen

Masato Kitamura

Masato Kitamura

A Day in Kawagoe

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Where to eat in Saitama

Coffee Addict and Rubino

Food

Coffee Addict and Rubino

Sherilyn Siy

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Kato Dairy Farm

Food

Kato Dairy Farm

Sherilyn Siy

Whenever we miss the American Midwest, we take a trip to Kato Dairy Farm. We buy a waffle cone or a bottle of non homogenized milk..

Fine Dining For a Good Cause

Cafe

Fine Dining For a Good Cause

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Places to stay in Saitama

Grantia Hanyu Spa Resort

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Grantia Hanyu Spa Resort

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Nothing beats the experience of staying in resort and spa. Warmth smile and helpful staff, convenient amenities, delicious and fresh..

Hotel Route Inn Honjo Ekiminami

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Hotel Route Inn Honjo Ekiminami

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My journey to Honjo City in Saitama Prefecture led me to a pleasant stay at Hotel Route Inn Honjo Ekiminami. The easy access and..

Hotel Route Inn Ageo

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Hotel Route Inn Ageo

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It is easy to navigate the place. I just needed 10 minutes to walk from Okegawa station to Hotel Route Inn Ageo. As I first visit..

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Exploring Sakitama Kofun Park

Exploring Sakitama Kofun Park

Scott Brause

Sakitama Kofun Park is perhaps the best introduction to Japan's ancient Yamato culture. Its burial mounds have provided clear..

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The Railway Museum in Omiya

Culture

The Railway Museum in Omiya

Sleiman Azizi

Just north of Tokyo, the Railway Museum in Omiya is great for kids, showing off the best of Japan's train-related history, technology..

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Exploring Kawagoe

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Exploring Kawagoe

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Kawagoe offers distinctive architecture and a trip down memory lane. Stroll its streets and soak in this slip back to the Edo period...

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Local Experts

Sherilyn Siy

Sherilyn Siy

Chez Noir

Todd Wojnowski

Todd Wojnowski

Crea Mall

Febry Fawzi

Febry Fawzi

Hatogo Ichiban

Justin Dart

Justin Dart

Zakkoku Weizen

Masato Kitamura

Masato Kitamura

A Day in Kawagoe

About saitama

RegionKanto

IslandHonshu

CapitalSaitama

Population7,194,556

Area3797.75 sq. km

Just above Tokyo, Saitama is more than just a suburb for commuters to the nation’s capital.

The city of Kawagoe is famous for its traditional kura-zukuri style warehouses, which remain from the 18th and 19th centuries and house many souvenir shops. The Railway Museum is also an intriguing site, while if you need to do some shopping, Aeon Lake Town in Koshigaya, the largest shopping mall in Japan, is your answer. The Tobu Zoo is one of the most popular zoos in the Kanto area and a great place to take children to.

The northern half of Saitama is abundant with nature, especially the Chichibu region, known for its many mountains and temples. The Nagatoro Valley is renowned for its beautiful scenery and whitewater rafting.

Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan

Kumagaya: Host city

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