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Around Saitama
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![Cawaz Base]( "Cawaz Base")
1Cawaz Base
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![Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns]( "Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns")
2Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns
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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")
3Kodaira, 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")
4Poppy and Flower Festival in Konosu
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![Omiya's Green Hub and Scenic Zone]( "Omiya's Green Hub and Scenic Zone")
5Omiya's Green Hub and Scenic Zone
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![SNOOPY Village Opens in Kawagoe]( "SNOOPY Village Opens in Kawagoe")
6SNOOPY Village Opens in Kawagoe
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![Moomin Day Celebrations This Summer]( "Moomin Day Celebrations This Summer")
7Moomin Day Celebrations This Summer
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![Musashino Woods Park]( "Musashino Woods Park")
8Musashino Woods Park
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![Kasukabe City Guide]( "Kasukabe City Guide")
9Kasukabe City Guide
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![Joumon Farm]( "Joumon Farm")
10Joumon Farm
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![Vanitoy Bagel]( "Vanitoy Bagel")
1Vanitoy Bagel
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![Ashigakubo Icicles]( "Ashigakubo Icicles")
2Ashigakubo Icicles
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![AEON LakeTown: Japan's Largest Mall]( "AEON LakeTown: Japan's Largest Mall")
3AEON LakeTown: Japan's Largest Mall
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![Spartan Race in Saitama]( "Spartan Race in Saitama")
4Spartan Race in Saitama
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![Flea Market at Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park]( "Flea Market at Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park")
5Flea Market at Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park
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![Setsubun Bean Throwing Train]( "Setsubun Bean Throwing Train")
6Setsubun Bean Throwing Train
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![Icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu]( "Icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu")
7Icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu
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![Skydiving in Japan]( "Skydiving in Japan")
8Skydiving in Japan
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![Chichibu Shibazakura Festival]( "Chichibu Shibazakura Festival")
9Chichibu Shibazakura Festival
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![Mt Hodo Plum Blossom Festival]( "Mt Hodo Plum Blossom Festival")
10Mt Hodo Plum Blossom Festival
Culture
Upcoming Saitama Events
Activities
Wintersweet Festival 2026
Wintersweet is the first tree bloom of the year. They are the most beautiful trees of bright yellow buds with a distinctive sweet..
Culture
Hinamatsuri Display 2026
From February 13 to March 6, 2019, view rare dolls from over a hundred years ago in celebration of Hinamatsuri (Girl's Day)..
Activities
Light of Hope 2026
Each month for two weeks Gyoda City has a floral water font (hanachozu) event. For one night during those two weeks they also have..
Where to eat in Saitama
Cafe
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..
American
The Costco at Shinmisato
Andrew KehoeCostco in Shinmisato is a true example of real American pizza and a total bargain at that. ¥1450 puts a large pizza in your ha..
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
Accommodation
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
Accommodation
Grantia Hanyu Spa Resort
Nothing beats the experience of staying in resort and spa. Warmth smile and helpful staff, convenient amenities, delicious and fresh..
Latest Saitama Reports
Culture
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..
Culture
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..