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Discover the top things to do in Saitama, Tokyo’s neighbour to the west, from the Edo era streets of Kawagoe to Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Shibazakura at Hitsujiyama Park, white-water rapids at Nagatoro, The Railway Museum and mountainous Chichibu area.
Saitama (さいたま市, Saitama-shi, pronounced [saꜜitama]) is the capital and largest city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance.
Saitama (さいたま) is a major city within half an hour by train north of Tokyo. The city was newly formed in 2001 with the merger of Urawa, Omiya and other municipalities. Saitama is primarily a residential city, and a big proportion of its population of over a million commutes to Tokyo for work.
Saitama borders Tokyo but offers its own array of outdoor adventures and living Edo history. A major transportation hub and a stop on the way to Nikko during the Edo period, Saitama is now an urban commuter area. The Edo atmosphere remains, however, in historic towns such as Kawagoe.
Jun 9, 2020 · Saitama offers a variety of tourist spots from beautiful nature to historical sites. "Little Edo" Kawagoe, Nagatoro and Chichibu etc. here are the best places to visit in Saitama prefecture!
Looking for ideas for day trips from Tokyo? Check out Japan Travel's Top Ten Things to Do in Saitama prefecture, just a 20 minute ride from the big city!
Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県, Saitama-ken) is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Saitama Prefecture has a population of 7,338,536 (January 1, 2020) and has a geographic area of 3,797 km 2 (1,466 sq mi).
Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県, Saitama-ken) is Tokyo's neighbor to the north. Much of southeastern Saitama, including the prefectural capital of Saitama City, are considered suburbs of Tokyo, while its western parts are mostly rural and mountainous and include parts of the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park.
Saitama, capital of Saitama ken (prefecture), east-central Honshu, Japan. Situated in the southeastern part of the prefecture, the city was created in 2001 through the merger of the former cities of Urawa, Yono, and Ōmiya.
The best experiences Saitama has to offer, including river rafting, a traditional sento bathhouse, an anime hotel and more
