Culture 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.
Activities Urawa Keiba Christopher Harley In Japan, one place for legal gambling is the horse races. And in Saitama, the place to do that is at Urawa Race Course.
Activities Icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu 2025 Yu Nakao The icicles of Misotsuchi in Chichibu are works of art created by Mother Nature.
Shopping Koshigaya Laketown Chris Gould See how an area was transformed from nothing into the biggest eco-friendly shopping centre in the world in just two years.
Culture Houkou Temple in Saitama Todd Wojnowski Houkou Temple in Hanno City, Saitama is a small, local Buddhist temple with beautiful statues and buildings. Visitors can pra...
Culture Top 10 Things to Do in Saitama Rebecca Quin Looking for ideas for day trips from Tokyo? Check out Japan Travel's Top Ten Things to Do in Saitama prefecture, just a 20 mi...
Food Men Dojo Ramen Restaurant Todd Wojnowski Men Dojo is a delicious ramen restaurant well off the beaten path, with a wide menu and great tasting noodles.
Food Vanitoy Bagel Todd Wojnowski Vanitoy Bagel is a fantastic cafe and bagel shop in the "Old Town" neighborhood of Kawagoe, Saitama. The food, drinks and atm...
Activities Hiking Mt. Hiwada, Saitama Todd Wojnowski Mt. Hiwada in Saitama is a beautiful place for a day hike. The forested mountain is notable for its two magnificent torii gat...
Culture Takinomiya Jinja Febry Fawzi Takinomiya Jinja is located in the city center and become the biggest Shinto shrine in Fukaya city. This serene Shinto shrine...
