Historical Nikko Kaido near Soka Justin Dart Nikko Kaido - the road to the deep dark north still survives in places - particularly in east Saitama - near Soka
Historical Omiya's Hikawa Shrine Christopher Harley Located about 15-20 minutes away from the bustling Omiya Station in Saitama City lies the expansive Omiya Park.
Festivals Ogose Summer Festival 2024 Late Jul Held in late July in Saitama, the festival combines small town charm with the joys of summer.
14 Gardens & Parks Irises at Yakushiike Park Cathy Cawood Irises bloom in the long narrow pond gardens at Yakushiike from early June.
9 Gardens & Parks Hydrangeas at Senko-ji Mandy Bartok Senkoji Temple in Kurume welcomes visitors each June with thousands of hydrangea bushes.
7 Historical Akita Jizouden Site Janessa Landry A historical site has been preserved in Akita. Located close to AEON mall in Goshono the huts from the Yayoi Period are really cool to see.
10 Culture Blue Lights Symphony Febry Fawzi You can continue to experience this illumination event in Keyaki Hiroba, Saitama Shintoshin, right up until mid-February.