Saitama

Although not known in particular as a tourist destination, the city does have some places of interest such as The Railway Museum and the Omiya Bonsai Village, a leading district in Japan for the promotion and production of Bonsai (potted miniature plants). Another attraction is the Hikawa Shrine and the Chichibu Night Festival, which considered one of Japan’s top three festivals to feature floats.

Omiya Park – Saitama’s Secret Cherry Blossom Spot

The beauty and elegance of the cherry blossoms (Sakura さくら•桜） in Japan are well known across the globe, drawing crowds of tourists and locals alike every year. Most people will view the soft pink and white petals in the well-known spots such as Ueno park…

June 17, 2020

Posted by Todd Fong

The Chichibu Spring Flower Festival Close to Tokyo

UPDATED INFORMATION FOR 2020 FESTIVAL: To prevent the further spread of the coronavirus, the 2020 festival has now been completely canceled this year. On the warm weekend nights of Japanese summers, the skies are lit up with awe-inspiring bursts of fireworks, some displays going on…

March 31, 2020

Try Jelly Fries at Kanetsukido in Gyoda, Saitama

Posted by Dave Brett

A food lovers’ day trip from Tokyo to Gyoda city, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Gyoda city in Japan is full of food lover delights, and local delicacies just waiting to be explored by hungry travellers. As Gyoda is a city with a lot of history, you can also learn a lot about different Japanese foods enjoyed by the people…

January 13, 2020

Posted by Dave Brett

Day trip from Tokyo to Gyoda city, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

The Saitama Prefecture in Japan is a rich destination for history and culture, and Gyoda is a remarkable city to visit in this district. It only takes an hour to reach Gyoda by train from Tokyo – so if you’re after a day trip destination…

January 13, 2020

gyoda old town in Saitama prefecture, close to Tokyo, Japan.

Posted by Hazel Taylor

Enjoy the RWC with Jelly Fries, Unique Souvenirs and Tabi Culture in Gyoda, Saitama

Sponsored by Gyoda City and Council for the promotion of Tambo Art. Gyoda City is a delightful little old town famous for tabi (traditional Japanese two-toed socks), a pond shaped like a massive lock and of course Guinness World Record holding tambo (rice field) art. Since…

November 15, 2018

Posted by Hazel Taylor

Rice Field Art Worthy of a Guiness World Record in Gyoda, Saitama

Sponsored by Gyoda City and Council for the promotion of Tambo Art. The people of Japan can turn almost anything into a beautifully crafted work of art. From the larger than life ice sculptures of Sapporo’s Snow Festival to the warm glows of washi paper…

November 13, 2018

Mitsumine Shrine in Chichibu, Saitama, Japan.

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Discover Chichibu and Mitsumine Shrine, about 90 Minutes from Tokyo

Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Chichibu (秩父), in Saitama Prefecture, is an ideal destination to get away from Tokyo’s urban life. Located just 78 minutes by train from Tokyo, Chichibu has a classical atmosphere with small streets lined with early 20th-century buildings, a time…

March 27, 2018

Posted by Clémentine

Discover Kawagoe ‘Little Edo’, Only 1 Hour from Tokyo

Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Located just 45 minutes from Seibu Shinjuku Station, Kawagoe (川越) is nicknamed “Little Edo” – or “Koedo” (小江戸) in Japanese. We understand very quickly the reason why, while walking along charming streets to see traditional houses as well as…

March 25, 2018

Log houses by the pond in Chichibu, Saitama

Posted by Maia Hall

Camping in Mountain Log Houses, Close to Tokyo!

Chichibu Outdoor Activity Center is an outdoor and camping facility in the mountains in Saitama, it is the perfect getaway for friends or families looking to escape the city and experience the forest for a few days.

August 24, 2016