Spots in Saitama Area

  • Roadside Station Ogawamachi
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    3.5
    31 Reviews
    Transportation
    Saitama Pref. Hikigunogawamachi Ogawa 1220
    A roadside station situated along National Route 254 in Ogawa, Ogawa Town, Hiki County. Ogawa Town is known as one of the leading production areas of organic vegetables in Japan and at this roadside station visitors can purchase local specialty products such as produce from local farms, local liquors, and famous local confections. The station is also adjoined by the Saitama Craft Center, a facility which sells, displays, demonstrates, and offers classes on traditional crafts such as handmade Japanese washi paper; and Men Kobo Katakuri, a restaurant which serves udon noodles made with local flour.

    小川町にある道の駅です。 農産物直売所やレストランの他、和紙作りの体験ができる埼玉伝統工芸会館が敷地内にあります。 和紙で作られた商品が沢山あり、伝統工芸に興味のある方にはオススメできます。

  • Roadside Station Otaki Onsen
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    3.5
    28 Reviews
    Transportation
    Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Otaki 4277-2
    Roadside Station Otaki Onsen is particularly known for offering private rooms to use after rising from their onsen baths for “day trip onsens.” There’s a recessed outdoor bath where you can look out at the close growing trees and a clear flowing stream from Arakawa River. It also hosts a direct sales corner and the Otaki Historical Museum.

    三峰神社に行く途中に立ち寄りました。 秩父市内からここまで来ると気温も下がって、空気もより澄み渡っています。 温泉施設、食事処、お土産コーナーなどいくつかの建物に分かれています。 ログハウス風のファミマも敷地内にあり、日用品を購入できます。 食事処では、お蕎麦やうどん、味噌漬けの豚肉料理などがメニューにあります。 ここから三峰神社までは、車で30分程かかるので、トイレ休憩にもオススメです。

  • Aeon Mall Kawaguchi Maekawa
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
    Shopping
    Saitama Kawaguchi-shi Maekawa 1-1-11
    A shopping mall on a plot nearly 72,000 square meters in size offering nearly 133,000 square meters of floor space. They have a wide variety of shops to help you with your daily life activities including clothing, accessories, and miscellaneous goods stores as well as electrical appliances, games, books, health and beauty, groceries, and restaurants. They also hold a variety of popular special events and sales.

    すぐ近くに新しくできたイオンモール川口店もあります。川口前川店の方が小規模ですが、フードコートは充実しているし店舗数もまずまず。駐車料金が無料なので、車で行くのがおすすめです。土日は周辺道路が混雑していますが。

  • Saikanoyu Spa
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    4.0
    32 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Saitama Pref. Todashi Hikawachou 1-1-23
    A hot spring bathhouse located in 1-Chome Hikawa-cho, Toda City. The bathhouse has an outdoor rock bathtub, tsubo individual jar baths, a lie down bath which are fed from a natural hot spring, and a Chinese medicinal bath. Indoor bath facilities include a hinoki cypress tub fed from a natural hot spring, jacuzzi, and relaxation bath, as well as a far infrared sauna. Plus, the bathhouse has massage, skin scrubbing, and hair salon facilities; as well as private rooms, multipurpose rooms with karaoke and a restaurant serving a la carte dishes, noodles, set meals, and donburi rice bowls.

    こちらは、戸田市にあります天然温泉の施設です。(戸田公園駅・高島平駅より無料送迎バスが出ています) お盆の休日夜20:00頃伺うと空いていました。 1階が駐車場、2階がお風呂・レストラン、3階が休憩所となっています。 2階で100円ロッカー(使用後戻ります)に靴を入れ受付へ、一般の入浴で1,100円を支払いお風呂ロッカーのキーをもらいます。 館内は綺麗で程よい広さが良かったです。 お風呂は、内風呂...

  • Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin Hongyoin Temple
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    3.5
    59 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Kawagoeshi Kubomachi 9-2
    A Buddhist temple situated along Prefectural Route 15 in Kubo-machi, Kawagoe City. A branch temple of the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple to which a portion of the head temple's spirit of Acala was ritually transferred, the temple was founded by Ishikawa Sho'on in 1850. The temple holds a flea market on the 28th of each month and visitors will find a variety of stalls selling curios and other items.

    The story goes is that the originator of the Naritasan Hongiyoin in Narita lost sight, found it again and was inspired to set up an annex (Betsuin) in Kawagoe. This is a very neat temple and smaller...

  • Yakyu Inari Shrine
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    4.0
    41 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Higashimatsuyamashi Yakyuchou 2-5-14
    "A Shinto shrine located in 2-Chome Yakyu-cho, Higashimatsuyama City. Dedicated to Ukemochi-no-Kami, the shrine was founded in 712, although its name was written with different characters. After the samurai Minamoto no Yorinobu prayed for success here when tracking down the rebel Taira no Tadatsune and achieved victory in his quest, he donated a new main shrine building, and the shrine was renamed with characters pronounced the same but meaning ""arrow and bow."" The Danjuro Inari, a subordinate shrine built by kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII, stands on the shrine's grounds, and parishioners come to this shrine to pray for success and protection in the field of the performing arts."

    I stayed few days at hotel directly near Yakyu Inari Shrine and every day I went to work directly across this area. I can say this place is really nice and amazing. Every day made my morning better...

  • Wakuwaku Factory Glicopia East
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    4.0
    33 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Kitamotoshi Nakamaru 9-55
    A confectionary factory located in 9-Chome Nakamaru, Kitamoto City. The factory offers free, reservation-only tours. Tour-goers can see Pocky, Pretz, and other snacks being made; watch a movie about the history of the company; check out some 1,500 toys provided as prizes by Glico throughout the years; and take a quiz challenge, and in turn learn about Glico and snack making. For a small fee, visitors can also decorate a Giant Pocky sticky with the toppings of their choice.

    The guided tour is conducted only in Japanese, hence we understood little. I enjoyed the tour of the factory production line, nothing like seeing for yourself the automation they put in place! The...

  • Chichibu Imamiya-jinja Shrine
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    4.0
    31 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Nakamachi 16-10
    A Shinto shrine located in Naka-machi, Chichibu City. One of Japan's oldest shrines, since ancient times it has been dedicated to a water god embodied by a miraculous spring welling up from under Mt. Buko. Until the distant Nara period, the shrine was also dedicated to other deities such as the Eight Dragon Kings. In 1535, a portion of the spirit of Susanoo-no-Okami from Imamiya-jinja Shrine in Kyoto was ritually transferred to this shrine when an epidemic raged in the region. The grounds encompass Ryujin Pond, the oldest spring in Chichibu, as well as a huge tree called the Ryujinboku which is over 1,000 years old.

    強力なパワースポットです。 といっても秩父全体がそうなので、それを構成するひとつなのですが。 秩父はぜひとも歩いて旅したい街。車の方が楽だけど、やはりこの町は歩いて移動したい。 今宮神社を目指す場合は地場産センターから反時計回りに、秩父神社、番場商店街、今宮神社、矢尾百貨店、御花畑、西武秩父駅、羊山公園、道の駅…と、いつもぐるっと周回するコースに入れています。どこからも雄大な武甲山が見え、町の中で...

  • The Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel
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    4.5
    30 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Kasukabeshi Kamikanasaki 720 Showa Drainage Station
    "The Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel is the world's largest man-made underground river, constructed in the eastern part of Saitama Prefecture, around 30 minutes' drive from either the Satte Interchange and the Goka Interchange of the Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway. The underground discharge tunnels extend for 6.3 kilometers at a depth of 50 meters below the surface; the project comprises intake channels, discharge tunnels, and pumping equipment. The large containment silos, which are used to mitigate the impetus of the incoming water and ensure smooth flow, have become famous symbols of the project, being compared to an ""underground temple"" because of their huge size and imposing pillars. The containment silos and tunnels have been used as locations for various TV drama series and movies. The Social Experience Tours are available (please note that advance booking is required)."

    東武の南桜井駅から徒歩30分程、国道16号線を通り越した先の江戸川の辺りに立地。龍Q館1階で放水路見学の受付を済ませ館内で待機、2階には首都圏外郭放水路やポンプ設備の模型等が展示されている。1階ホールには有名人の来館色紙が写真と共に飾られていた。土1.5mとコンクリート3mに覆われている調圧水路の上はサッカーグランドになっている。第1立坑手前の入口から116段22m降りた調圧水路の地下水による浮力...

  • Kawagoe Onsen
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    3.5
    31 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Saitama Pref. Kawagoeshi Kaminodamachi 41-7
    A hot spring bathhouse located in Kaminodamachi, Kawagoe City. The bathhouse has two bathing areas-the Ki no Yu and the Ishi no Yu -and which is the men's and which is the women's alternates daily. Between these two areas, the bathhouse has nine varieties of baths and three varieties of saunas, and visitors can bath in hot spring waters kept at five different temperature zones. The bathhouse also has a body care facility, hair salon, rest area, and restaurant.

    週末で混んでいるかと思ったら 女性は空いているくらいで快適。 川越小江戸を散策後に寄りました。 石風呂を満喫しましたが全体的に温かった〜。 サウナは利用してないけど、サービスタイム?も あるみたい。 タオルは持参したほうがいいです。 シャンプーリンスボディシャンプーはありますが、 あまり使っている人は居なかった。 普通のドライヤーはありますが、 ダイソンのドライヤーは有料でした(^_^)

  • Hodosan Ropeway
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    3.5
    36 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Chichibugunnagatoromachi Nagatoro 1766-1
    Built on 497 meter tall Mt. Hodo, the Hodosan Ropeway connects the 832 meters between Sanroku Station at the foot and Sancho Station at the summit. During the five minute ride, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Nagatoro from the air. Starting with kanzakura cold weather cherries which reach peak bloom in late November, you can enjoy spectacular flowering plants here through to mid-June, including Japanese allspice, Japanese apricot, pheasant’s eye, cherry trees, azaleas, and rhododendrons. In autumn, the fall foliage is stunning.

    子供が宝登山小動物園を楽しみにしていたので、ロープウェイに乗りました。 とにかく眺めが良く、子供は大喜びです^_^ 乗車時間は5分ほどでしたが、秩父の自然を堪能できます。 山頂駅から眺める長瀞の街並みは絶景でした!

  • Koedo Hatsukari Onsen Kawagoe Branch
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    4.0
    29 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Saitama Pref. Kawagoeshi Shibui 26-1
    A hot spring bathhouse facility situated along National Route 254 in Shibui, Kawagoe City. Fed by a natural hot spring welling up from 1,700 meters below the ground, the bathhouse has two indoor bath areas-the Sarasara no YU and the Zabun no Yu. Which is the men's and which is the women's alternates daily. The bathhouse also has an open-air bath, assorted smaller indoor baths, and three varieties of saunas. There's also a bedrock bath with loyly service, plus a rest area filled with comfy reclining chairs and a comic book corner. In addition, the bathhouse has a body care facility, hair salon, and restaurant.

    年に数回実施される、回数券の特売。 ここで回数券をまとめ買いすることで、1回の利用料金が500円位まで下げられます。ほとんどの常連さんはそれを利用してますね。 普段でも回数券は販売されており、そこそこお得ですが、やはり特売期間の購入が良いですね。 ■良い点 ・コスパ。 ・清掃、マット換えの頻度(善し悪しの声もあり)。 ・比較的空いてる曜日や時間帯があり、貸し切り状態の時も。 ■悪い点 ・最近...

  • Shibusawa Sakaeichi Memorial Hall
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    3.5
    40 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Fukaya-shi Shimode

    「近代日本資本主義の父」渋沢栄一さんの「渋沢栄一記念館」です。入場料は無料です。 この「渋沢栄一記念館」は、渋沢栄一さんの生まれた故郷の「公民館」の一部を「渋沢栄一記念館」にしているためか、とても手作り感のある雰囲気の記念館です。「公民館」の体育館もそのまま残っています。 そのような雰囲気の「渋沢栄一記念館」の展示は、、王道的な渋沢栄一さんの遺品、資料、年表などを紹介をしてあります。その中で印象深...

  • Chichibu Yumoto Buko Onsen
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    3.5
    48 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Saitama Pref. Chichibugunyokozemachi Yokoze 4628-3
    A hot spring bathhouse located in Yokoze, Yokoze Town, Chichibu County. Facilities include an open and airy outdoor bath; carbonated bath, jacuzzi, and other indoor baths; and sauna. After your bath, you can relax in the bathhouse' rest area, reception hall, massage room, or restaurant. Visitors can also stay in the adjoining Buko no Yu Bekkan (Annex) hotel and Buko Campground.

    秩父観光やハイキングの客向け、というより、主に地元在住の高齢者の利用が多くみられる温泉施設です。とは言え観光客やハイキング客に対し排他的な雰囲気は全くなく、老若男女問わずゆったり天然温泉を楽しめます。 温泉は室内と室外(露天風呂)に分けられ、室内には2種類、露天風呂は1種類の泉質の温泉を楽しめます(室内の温泉の1つは、一部ジェットバス仕様となっています)。温度はいずれもぬるめであるため、長めの時間...

  • Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore
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    4.0
    34 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Saitama Pref. Saitamashi Omiya-ku Takahanachou 4-219
    A museum located in Omiya Park along the industrial road in Takahana-cho, Omiya Ward, Saitama City. The museum collects and researches items relating to the history, folk customs, and art of Saitama. The museum's standing exhibition looks at the lifestyles and culture of the people of Saitama and it also holds special exhibitions on the history and folk customs of the prefecture.

    Learning the history of Saitama. Total of 10 halls for the permanent exhibition. Ticket for permanent exhibition is ¥300, permanent and special exhibitions (on kimono) cost ¥400.

  • Jigenji Temple
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    3.5
    50 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Chichibushi Higashimachi 26-7
    Located near Ohanabatake Station on the Chichibu Main Line, Jigenji Temple is instantly recognizable by its stout, black-painted gate. Founded in 1486, it was long considered the 13th site of Chichibu's 34 temples devoted to Kannon, as well as the home of the god of eyesight, and for these reasons it attracted worshippers. Among the many cultural relics and historical treasures found on the temple grounds are a standing statue of Kanzeon (Kannon), a round library where 1630 sutra scrolls are stored, and wooden statues of the 13 monks who founded the temple.

    目の仏様、薬師瑠璃光如来が祀られているお寺さまです。歴史を感じる、立派な建物の神社です。自分は目が良いのですが、このお寺さんの歴史というか、本殿の姿に圧倒されました。好きなお寺さんです。

  • Aeon LakeTown
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Saitama Koshigaya-shi Laketown
    Japan's largest Eco-Shopping Mall developed around the concept of harmony between people and nature. Situated on a take side plot covering 224,000 square meters the mall is split into two sections, Kaze and Mori, each with different styles. And with an outlet mall located just a seven-minute walk from LakeTown you can easily relax and spend an entire day shopping.
  • IKEA SHINMISATO
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    3.0
    2 Reviews
    Shopping
    Saitama Misato-shi Shinmisato LaLaCity 2-2-2
    Ikea was first founded over 75 years ago as a small company in the Swedish countryside. Since then they have made a wide variety of products including sofas and wardrobes and have become beloved by numerous fans. They can help propose a number of ideas to help make your spaces more comfortable including gardening, outdoors, kitchen, small space, and hospitality ideas.

    2021年6月の日曜午後に訪問したところ、大変混雑していて他の人とぶつかるほどでした。緊急事態宣言は解除されたとはいえ、ウイルスの危険性はより増しているのだから、もう少し配慮して欲しいと感じました!今行くのはおすすめできません!

  • Kitain Temple
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    3.0
    3 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Pref. Kawagoeshi Kosembamachi 1-20-1
    Boasting a 1200-year history, Kitain Temple is a National Designated Important Cultural Property that houses several valuable Cultural Properties. In addition to ordinary worship and visits to the main temple building, it also puts on occasional exhibitions of its treasures, which make available to visitors the precious items it has kept throughout its long history. The souvenir shop within its precincts was opened in 1972 and is well known as the first temple-based souvenir shop for tourists within the city limits of Kawagoe.

    「川越散策マップ」の中で七福神のマークがついていたので、喜多院の境内にあるこちらの大黒天にも立ち寄りました。小さなお堂の周りには幟旗がたっていて雰囲気を盛り上げていました。

  • Kawagoe City Museum
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    4.0
    44 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Saitama Pref. Kawagoeshi Kuruwamachi 2-30-1
    A museum located in 2-Chome Kuruwa-machi, Kawagoe City. The museum's standing exhibition contains informational panels on the history of Kawagoe from ancient times to the present and models which convey local folk customs such as traditional Kawagoe festivals. The museum also holds special exhibitions. The surrounding area is dotted with cultural facilities such as the Kawagoe City Art Museum, Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Palace, and Kawagoe Matsuri Kaikan, and visitors can purchase a shared museum pass granting access to all of them.

    At the far end of the shopping street was Kawagoe City Museum where there were many exhibits on the history of Kawagoe city. The museum was not large but the staff there was pleasant and conversed...

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Eclipsed by neighboring Tokyo, Saitama is often branded as the sleepy suburbs. However, look a little deeper and you’ll uncover quaint towns bursting with history and crafts from the kurazukuri Edo-period clay houses of Kawagoe to the ancient tree-enveloped temples of Chichibu.

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