Saitama Prefecture Travel Guide

Japan

A river with buildings and greenery along the banks.
A park with a statue of a woman in a dynamic pose, surrounded by lush green trees and a modern building in the background.
A modern building with large windows and a tree in the foreground.
A grassy field with a pond and trees.
A hot plate with various foods including meat, vegetables, and a piece of bread.

Popular cities in Saitama Prefecture

A modern urban scene with tall buildings, a covered walkway, and people walking.
Saitama
Known for Natural parks, Museums and Temples
Escape to Saitama! Enjoy its parks, museums and art.

Reasons to visit

  • GMO Arena Saitama
  • Saitama Stadium 2002
  • Omiya Park
A wooden staircase leading up a grassy hill with blooming yellow flowers and cherry blossoms in the background.
Tokorozawa
Known for Water parks, Ice skating and Fishing
Trip time! Discover the water park, ice skating and baseball in Tokorozawa.

Reasons to visit

  • Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park
  • Tokorozawa Aviation Museum
A field of white and pink flowers, trees, and a mountain in the background.
Chichibu
Known for Mountains, Adventure and Boating
Experience the mountains, adventure and culture in Chichibu!

Reasons to visit

  • Mitsumine Shrine
  • Hitsujiyama Park
A traditional Japanese building with wooden sliding doors and tiled roof.
Kawagoe
Known for Historical, Museums and Monuments
Get away to Kawagoe! Enjoy the history, museums and golf.

Reasons to visit

  • Time Bell Tower
A lake with a mountain in the background.
Kawaguchi
Known for Friendly people, Universities and Museums
Kawaguchi awaits: its university life, museums and more!
A traditional Japanese temple with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
Koshigaya
Known for Flowers, Rivers and Theatres
Experience Koshigaya: its riverfront, theatre and more!

Stay near popular Saitama Prefecture attractions