Prefecture guide
Saitama
埼玉県
Tokyo's northern neighbour, with the old warehouse streets of Kawagoe, the Chichibu hills and the railway museum in Omiya.
- places to see
- 140
- town guides
- 11
- traditional crafts
- 11
- Japan Heritage stories
- 2
Town guides in Saitama
The towns with the most to see, each with its own guide.
Places to see in Saitama
- Gyoda
Omishinkanji Kofun
小見真観寺古墳An ancient burial mound in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
- Kasukabe
Ushijima Wisteria
牛島のフジA flower-viewing spot in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Chichibu Furusatokan
秩父ふるさと館A museum in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Nogamishimogo Stele
野上下郷石塔婆A historic site in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Kanasana Shrine
金鑚神社A Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Hachiman Shrine
八幡神社A Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Mizuko Shell Mound
水子貝塚A historic site in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Saitama Prefectural Fukaya Commercial High School Memorial Hall
埼玉県立深谷商業高等学校記念館A museum in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Koma Village Stone Age Dwelling Site
高麗村石器時代住居跡A historic site in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Kodamamachi Water Tower
児玉町旧配水塔An observation tower in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
- Kuki
Washinomiya Shrine
鷲宮神社A Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Yoshimi Hundred Caves
吉見百穴A natural sight in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Explore by interest
Traditional crafts of Saitama
Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.
Japan Heritage stories
Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.
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Good to know
- Kawagoe is under an hour from Tokyo and is nicknamed Little Edo.
- Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu is known for pink moss phlox in spring.
- The Chichibu Night Festival takes place in early December.
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