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Visiting Saitama: The Neighborly, Nature-filled Prefecture
Saitama may be a commuter’s prefecture, but it’s got its own charm with a Little Edo town, natural havens, and even a bonsai village.
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Day Trip to Tokorozawa: Visit teamLab Acorn Forest and Sakura Town
Sakura Town is now fully open. Go smack giant silver acorns—and catch some Japanese culture while you're at it!
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Saitama Attractions
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teamLab Acorn Forest
The teamLab Acorn Forest is a small, outdoor exhibit in Higashi Tokorozawa Park in Saitama. …
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Kadokawa Culture Museum (Sakura Town)
Also known as the Kadokawa Musashino Museum, the Kadokawa Culture Museum is the main attraction …
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Mitsumine Shrine
Mitsumine Shrine is both a famous “power spot” and a gateway to hiking Mt. Kumotori. It's also …
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Tove Jansson Akebono Children’s Forest Park
A free Moomin-themed park also known as Akebono Kodomo no Mori Park. It's a 20-minute walk from …
Things to do & Events in Saitama
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Ishida Lion Dance
Kawagoe is known as little Edo (Edo being Tokyo’s old name) because it was a castle town …
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Keyaki Beer Festival
The Keyaki Beer Festival is a large festival held at Saitama Super Arena. Most beers are around …
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Red Spider Lily Festival
If Red is your favourite color, then mark this event on your calendar. As you’ll probably …
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Kawagoe Festival
Held over a weekend in mid October, the Kawagoe Festival is renowned as Koedo-Kawagoe’s …
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Iruma Air Show
Iruma Air Base opens its gates to the public on November’s Culture Day national holiday. …
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Kawagoe International Exchange Festival
Taking Place at Renkei-ji temple in Kawagoe, this small festival has been running for 13 years …
10:00am – 4:00pmFree
Popular Tours & Activities
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Book a Room on Wheels with DreamDrive
Travel in comfort, avoid crowds and public transport, and go wherever you please with …
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Cheapest Way to Transfer Your Money Out of Japan
One of the cheapest and easiest ways to send money from Japan is TransferWise, tried and tested …
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Get a Discount on Long-term Pocket Wifi
One of the easiest options for long-term internet in Japan is the Unlimited Plan from our …
Restaurants in Saitama
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Alishan Cafe
Nice organic/wholefood cafe and shop overlooking the river. Meals 1150 – 2000yen, also …
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Eating & Drinking in Saitama
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Nagashi Somen: Where to Eat Flowing Noodles In and Around Tokyo
Where to try this quintessential summertime meal near Tokyo.
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Where to Buy a Turkey in Tokyo
In person and online options for finding a turkey in Tokyo—be it for Thanksgiving, Christmas or just 'cause.
Entertainment in Saitama
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8 Reasonably Priced Camping Spots (Super) Close to Tokyo
You don't even need to leave Tokyo's borders to get to most of them.
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3 Tokyo Cycle Routes to Explore City, Nature and Everything in Between
Tokyo is a great city to explore on two wheels. For a few tips on how to stay safe and our pick of the top 3 Tokyo cycle …
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5 Stunning Spring Bus Tours from Tokyo
Take a ride to experience the best of the season—many tours can still be booked!
Shopping in Saitama
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