Saitama Prefecture Travel Guide

Japan

Saitama showing a sunset, a river or creek and landscape views
Saitama showing a sunset, a river or creek and landscape views
The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama featuring outdoor art, a park and a statue or sculpture
The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama
Akigase Park showing a sunset and a park

Popular cities in Saitama Prefecture

Saitama which includes a city
Saitama
Known for Natural parks, Museums and Temples
Escape to Saitama! Enjoy its parks, museums and history.

Reasons to visit

  • Saitama Super Arena
  • Saitama Stadium 2002
  • Omiya Park
Mount Fuji and Lake Sayama, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
Tokorozawa
Known for Water parks, Ice skating and Fishing
Trip time! Discover the water park, ice skating and castle in Tokorozawa.

Reasons to visit

  • Tokorozawa Aviation Museum
  • Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park
Hitsujiyama Park (羊山公園) in Chichibu has an amazing field of Shiba-zakura, or moss phlox. There are nine different types of moss phlox that cover over 17,000 sqm (4.3 acres) of the park. Not only is the scenery amazing, you can enjoy the sweet scent in the air as well!


*They are usually in full bloom from late April to the first week of May.

*The closest station is Yokoze Station or Seibu Chichibu Station on the Seibu Chichibu Line. There is an extremely steep hill on the way from Seibu Chichibu Station so if you're not up for that or have senior citizens in your party, definitely go from Yokoze Station. It's about 1.5 to 2hrs from Tokyo.
Chichibu
Known for Mountains, Adventure and Boating
Experience the mountains, adventure and monuments in Chichibu!

Reasons to visit

  • Mitsumine Shrine
  • Hitsujiyama Park
Japanese Tradition Wall
Kawagoe
Known for Historical, Museums and Monuments
Get away to Kawagoe! Enjoy the history, museums and boating.
View of Lake Kawaguchiko with Mt Fuji in the background and its reflection. On a clear blue sky during spring season in Japan
Kawaguchi
Known for Friendly people, Universities and Museums
Kawaguchi awaits: its university life, museums and more!
Koshigaya Lake Town, which is new town in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Koshigaya
Known for Theatres, Flowers and Rivers
Experience Koshigaya: its riverfront, theatre and more!