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Saitama
Uncover the rural landscapes of Nagatoro and Chichibu
Top Attractions in Saitama
Around Saitama
Saitama Top 10
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![Hiking along the Koburi Pass]( "Hiking along the Koburi Pass")
1Hiking along the Koburi Pass
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![Joumon Farm]( "Joumon Farm")
2Joumon Farm
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![Kasukabe City Guide]( "Kasukabe City Guide")
3Kasukabe City Guide
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![Kodaira, Honjo City, a Place of Faith and Rich in Nature]( "Kodaira, Honjo City, a Place of Faith and Rich in Nature")
4Kodaira, Honjo City, a Place of Faith and Rich in Nature
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![Poppy and Flower Festival in Konosu]( "Poppy and Flower Festival in Konosu")
5Poppy and Flower Festival in Konosu
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![Musashino Woods Park]( "Musashino Woods Park")
6Musashino Woods Park
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![Omiya's Green Hub and Scenic Zone]( "Omiya's Green Hub and Scenic Zone")
7Omiya's Green Hub and Scenic Zone
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![Cawaz Base]( "Cawaz Base")
8Cawaz Base
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![Moomin Day Celebrations This Summer]( "Moomin Day Celebrations This Summer")
9Moomin Day Celebrations This Summer
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![Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns]( "Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns")
10Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns
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![Icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu]( "Icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu")
1Icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu
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![Ashigakubo Icicles]( "Ashigakubo Icicles")
2Ashigakubo Icicles
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![Setsubun Bean Throwing Train]( "Setsubun Bean Throwing Train")
3Setsubun Bean Throwing Train
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![Vanitoy Bagel]( "Vanitoy Bagel")
4Vanitoy Bagel
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![Chichibu Shibazakura Festival]( "Chichibu Shibazakura Festival")
5Chichibu Shibazakura Festival
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![Crayon Shin-chan Theme Park]( "Crayon Shin-chan Theme Park")
6Crayon Shin-chan Theme Park
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![Umbrella Sky at Metsa Village]( "Umbrella Sky at Metsa Village")
7Umbrella Sky at Metsa Village
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![Chichibu Whisky Festival]( "Chichibu Whisky Festival")
8Chichibu Whisky Festival
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![Skydiving in Japan]( "Skydiving in Japan")
9Skydiving in Japan
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![Kasukabe City Guide]( "Kasukabe City Guide")
10Kasukabe City Guide
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Upcoming Saitama Events
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Wintersweet Festival 2025
Wintersweet is the first tree bloom of the year. They are the most beautiful trees of bright yellow buds with a distinctive sweet..
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Light of Hope 2025
Each month for two weeks Gyoda City has a floral water font (hanachozu) event. For one night during those two weeks they also have..
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Bikkuri Hinamatsuri 2025
The traditional "doll appreciation season" is just around the corner! Enjoy this hina-doll festival that is held in a historical..
Where to eat in Saitama
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Vanitoy Bagel
Todd WojnowskiVanitoy Bagel is a fantastic cafe and bagel shop in the "Old Town" neighborhood of Kawagoe, Saitama. The food, drinks and atmosphere..
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Chocolate Ramen
Sherilyn SiyFor several years now around Valentine's Day, ramen chain Kourakuen has been offering its (in)famous chocolate ramen. This ramen..
Food
Katsuya
Sherilyn SiyTonkatsu is one of the most popular meals in Japan. The star of the show is a pork cutlet coated with flour and egg and panko and..
Places to stay in Saitama
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Hiking along the Koburi Pass
Sebastian SchusterThe Koburi Pass in Saitama is often still considered a little insider tip for hikers.
Accommodation
Hatogo Ichiban
Febry FawziExperience the tatami-matted rooms, onsen bath, yukata, and delicious food at Hatogo Ichiban, Chichibu, Saitama
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Nishiyatsu Onsen, Miyamoto-no-yu
Rey Waters200 plus year old Onsen in Saitama Prefecture. Twelfth generation owner is a former professional Sumo wrestler, and one of the baths..
Latest Saitama Reports
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Kodaira, Honjo City, a Place of Faith and Rich in N...
Chikako TakahashiTake a relaxing day trip to Kodaira and you'll find that it can heal both your body and soul!
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Omiya's Green Hub and Scenic Zone
Arlene BastionOmiya, an extremely busy and modern traffic hub, also contains an enclosure of greenery and history, Omiya's Green Hub. It is..
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Poppy and Flower Festival in Konosu
Chikako TakahashiPoppy and Flower Festival from May 11 to 19, its three sites gives you seasonal joys with varieties of poppies, roses and local..