Saitama Travel Guides

Saitama is just north of Tokyo and full of easy day trips: historic streets, mountain shrines, river cruises and museums. Choose a place below, then pick the guide you need.

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KawagoeLittle Edo streets, sweets and shrines.ChichibuMountains, shrines and seasonal festivals.NagatoroRiver cruises, rocks and autumn leaves.OmiyaBonsai, museums and the Railway Museum.

Kawagoe

Known as Little Edo, with preserved warehouse streets, shrines and sweets. An easy first day trip from Tokyo.

Chichibu

Mountain scenery, shrines, seasonal events and local food, for a full-day escape.

Nagatoro

Rivers, rock formations, boat rides and autumn scenery.

Omiya

Bonsai, museums and shrines, close to Tokyo.

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