Best around Saitama Spot List

A theme park rich in nature where visitors can experience the world of the story of Moomin.

Mitsumine Jinja, or Mitsumime Shrine, which is located in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, is surrounded by beautiful mountains. It enshrines various gods in the fullness of nature.

Aeon Mall is a shopping mall where you can find everything you need for shopping and dining.

This is an animal park at the top of Mt. Hodo, which is accessible by cable car from the Nagatoro area in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. Visitors can interact with small animals in the park.

It takes five minutes to the mountain peak by ropeway. Near the top is the okumiya (rear shrine) of Hodosan Shrine, a small animal park and a Japanese allspice garden.

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

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.

A famous spot for its colorful blooming moss phloxes. It is a park rich in nature which stands on a hill with a sweeping view of the city of Chichibu.

The Railway Museum displays 37 real railway cars and lets you try out rail car operations yourself.

You can feel the nature of the Sayama Hills and learn the importance of nature. It is a place full of green where you can encounter various plants, insects, and birds.

This is an auspicious shrine because of the kanji characters that are used for writing its name Hodosan can also be read as ”climbing a mountain of treasures.” The deities who protect people from fire, thefts, and other disasters are enshrined there.

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

This is a famous spot on the Nikko Kaido, called ”Soka Matsubara” or ”Senbon Matsubara” since the Edo Period.

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

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.

The Seibu Prince Dome is the home stadium of the professional baseball team Saitama Seibu Lions.

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

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