Saitama 埼玉県 is the prefecture north of Tokyo on the main island of Japan, Honshu. Historically its rich, fertile deltas made it one of the major agricultural centers in the Kanto region. However, with Tokyo’s huge population growth in the second half of the twentieth century, many of Saitama’s cities also grew like suburbs because they are easily accessible by train, and many residents commute daily.
Japanese Storehouses Street in Kawagoe
The prefecture is bordered by 7 other prefectures, making it one of the few landlocked ones in Japan. The capital city is Saitama.
川越(Kawagoe)
Tourists may find several points of interest in the prefecture, such as the picturesque historical town of Kawanoe.
Petit Hotel Cest La Vie Onsen in Saitama Prefecture
For a relaxing overnight stay, Petit Hotel C’est La Vie offers a tranquil retreat in spacious Japanese-style and Western rooms, with or without a private open-air hot spring baths, in Nagatoro.
Boating in Nagatoro
Train enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy the Rail Museum in Saitama City. Ride a traditional boat at Nagatoro, or enjoy the spectacular Chichibu Night Festival on December 2nd and 3rd.
Hitsujiyama Park
For scenic nature lovers, Hitsujiyama Park has the spectacular Shibazakura (Moss Pink) Hill – a beautiful spring sightseeing spot overlooking the city of Chichibu which has 400,000 moss phloxes that are in full bloom from early April to mid-May.
The Chichibu Yomatsuri (Chichibu Night Festival)
Tobu Zoo has Saitama’s largest leisure attractions, an amusement park as well as a zoo. Besides a range of attractions and animals, visitors can have a close look at a pair of white tigers, a rare species.The amusement zone offers a variety of attractions as well including a go-cart circuit named Afri-Cart and the world’s first wooden water roller coaster named Regina.
No matter what you choose to do, Saitama is an excellent choice for those wanting to get out of Tokyo for the day or a relaxing weekend.
