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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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![Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns]( "Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns")
1Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns
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![Kasukabe City Guide]( "Kasukabe City Guide")
2Kasukabe 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")
3Kodaira, Honjo City, a Place of Faith and Rich in Nature
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![Musashino Woods Park]( "Musashino Woods Park")
4Musashino Woods Park
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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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![Poppy and Flower Festival in Konosu]( "Poppy and Flower Festival in Konosu")
6Poppy and Flower Festival in Konosu
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![SNOOPY Village Opens in Kawagoe]( "SNOOPY Village Opens in Kawagoe")
7SNOOPY Village Opens in Kawagoe
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![Joumon Farm]( "Joumon Farm")
8Joumon Farm
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![Cawaz Base]( "Cawaz Base")
9Cawaz Base
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![Moomin Day Celebrations This Summer]( "Moomin Day Celebrations This Summer")
10Moomin Day Celebrations This Summer
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![Vanitoy Bagel]( "Vanitoy Bagel")
1Vanitoy Bagel
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![Chichibu Shibazakura Festival]( "Chichibu Shibazakura Festival")
2Chichibu Shibazakura Festival
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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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![Mt Hodo Plum Blossom Festival]( "Mt Hodo Plum Blossom Festival")
4Mt Hodo Plum Blossom Festival
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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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![Iwatsuki Castle Park Sakura Festival]( "Iwatsuki Castle Park Sakura Festival")
6Iwatsuki Castle Park Sakura Festival
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![Ogose Plum Blossom Festival]( "Ogose Plum Blossom Festival")
7Ogose Plum Blossom Festival
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![Ashigakubo Icicles]( "Ashigakubo Icicles")
8Ashigakubo Icicles
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![Bikkuri Hinamatsuri]( "Bikkuri Hinamatsuri")
9Bikkuri Hinamatsuri
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![Skydiving in Japan]( "Skydiving in Japan")
10Skydiving in Japan
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Upcoming Saitama Events
Culture
Mt Hodo Plum Blossom Festival 2026
Information for the annual plum blossom festival held at the top of Mt Hodo, Nagatoro, Saitama Prefecture.
Shopping
Flea Market at Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park 2026
Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park has a long running popular flea market once a month, weather permitting. Approximately 200 stalls..
Activities
Iwatsuki Castle Park Sakura Festival 2026
Iwatsuki Castle Park is one of the best sakura viewing spots in Saitama Prefecture, with around 600 trees turning the grounds into..
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
Hatogo Ichiban
Febry FawziExperience the tatami-matted rooms, onsen bath, yukata, and delicious food at Hatogo Ichiban, Chichibu, Saitama
Accommodation
Hiking along the Koburi Pass
Sebastian SchusterThe Koburi Pass in Saitama is often still considered a little insider tip for hikers.
Accommodation
Hotel Route Inn Honjo Ekiminami
Febry FawziMy journey to Honjo City in Saitama Prefecture led me to a pleasant stay at Hotel Route Inn Honjo Ekiminami. The easy access and..
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!
Culture
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..