Best around Saitama Suburbs Spot List

The museum exhibits precious fossils of prehistoric life and a large diorama replicated the forests of Saitama. It is a museum where you can learn the 300 million years of the natural history of the prefecture.

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

This is a historical shrine established about 1,500 years ago. The gods for a good marriage match and family harmony are enshrined.

This is a chic cafe that offers delicious galettes. Misobuta galette dog, which uses pork preserved in Chichibu miso (soybean paste), is a popular item.

Here at Bodaigi Pond, you can view a satoyama (mountain foothill) landscape. It is a tranquil spot where you can hear the chirping of birds.

A large arena where all sorts of events and concerts are held

A well-known shrine for its Chichibu Night Festival. Chichibu shrine enshrines several gods and has a history of over 2,100 years.

The Arahata Fuji Citizen's Forest is the first forest to have been designated as a citizen's forest. From the summit of Arahata Fuji, an artificial hill offers a grand view.

This store sells dried products such as bonito, kelp and small sardines — all indispensable to the seasoning of Japanese cuisine.

Saitama Midori-no-mori Museum is a field museum that presents the satoyama (traditional agricultural) landscapes of Sayama-kyuryo Hills, such as wooded areas and swamps.

An outlet mall close to the city centre with a wide variety of about 200 shops.

The concept is ”festival.” There's lots to enjoy after bathing too

Affectionately known as ”TGC”, this is one of the largest fashion festivals ever held.

This is an inn where you can enjoy dishes with wild greens, such as flower tempura, and wild boar nabe (hot pot). You can visit the inn just for a meal, or while taking a stroll. Their oxygen (rice bran) bath is available by reservation only, and guests can use it at a discounted price.

This chime keeps telling time and is a symbol of Kawagoe, a warehouse town brimming with Edo-era atmosphere.

One-stop purchase of popular Japanese products.

The Tourist Information Office located near the Kurazukuri [traditional Japanese-style warehouse] district. We assist tourists visiting Koedo Kawagoe.

This is a branch temple of the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple on the land of Kawagoe and is famous for its goma-kito (a ritual of consecrated fire) and the flea market on the 28th of every month.

This is the ski resort where you can enjoy 3 seasons from the Fall to the Spring. The slope is covered by a roof top so weather does not impact it and there is no need to worry about ultra-violet rays from the Sun!

A park surrounded with the nature of Hanno. Enjoy the colorful, beautiful landscapes of each season.