Best around Saitama Spot List

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

This is a historic temple established in 830 and also known as Kawagoe Daishi. The temple is famous for the 538 statues of rakan (disciples of Buddha) with various facial expressions.

A townscape with a classy atmosphere reminiscent of Edo. A shopping street where you can see the sights on its famous jinrikisha (rickshaw).

One-stop purchase of popular Japanese products.

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

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!