Best around Saitama Spot List

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

A gravity-based activity facility where visitors can enjoy bungee jumping and bungee swinging, which are popular on TV.

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.

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.

The Tourist Information Office located in the station yard of Tobu Tojo Line/JR Kawagoe Line Kawagoe Station. We assist tourists visiting Koedo Kawagoe.

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

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 bakery that makes additive-free bread using natural yeast and sells Japanese-style breads and pastries.

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.

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

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

This art museum houses many pieces of artwork, mainly paintings, woodblock prints, sculptures, and others that were created by the hands of artists who have a tie with Kawagoe.

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.

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.

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

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