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Saitama City / Central Part

Category

Tokinokane Tanakaya

Gourmet / Alcohol

Saitama Saitama-shi Iwatsuki-ku Honcho 3-16-10

A well-known Japanese confectioner famous for their Kenjo Meika Toki no Kane Monaka wafer cake. Their monaka fillings including adzuki red bean paste, a white kinton bean paste, and a citrus yuzu bean paste all of which are made with carefully selected domestically grown beans. In 1993 their Kenjo Meika Toki no Kane Monaka was presented to the Emperor and Empress of Japan and is marked by its gently sweet soft and elegant flavor.
Togyoku Doll Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Saitama Saitama-shi Iwatsuki-ku Honcho 3-2 Higashi Tama Building 4F

A doll museum showing off the outstanding collection of the Togyoku Doll manufacturer. The collection on display includes Gosho Ningyo palace dolls, Hina dolls, traditional Hagoita battledore rackets, Gogatsu Ningyo warrior dolls, Isho Ningyo fashion dolls, puppets, and karakuri Japanese automata, and includes masterpieces by modern master craftsmen and even foreign dolls. You can take a tour of the doll workshops, try a doll making class, and also purchase popular Japanese-style accessories.
Suzuki Ningyo Doll Workshop

Travel / Tourism

Saitama Saitama-shi Iwatsuki-ku Honcho 3-5-16

A long-standing doll studio with a history and tradition of more than 80 years, founded in 1934 by modern master craftsman Ryuzo Suzuki (Akitaka the first). The shop was built around the concept of a communication space where people could come into direct contact with the culture and various styles of dolls and they strive to show off traditional Japanese beauty through their dolls. You can also tour the workshop by appointment.
Toki no Kane Bell-Tower

Travel / Tourism

Saitama Saitama-shi Iwatsuki-ku Honcho 6-229-1

This bell tower was ordered to be constructed by Sakai Tadakatsu, then Lord of the Kawagoe Domain, sometime between 1627 and 1634 at its current location in what was then Taga Town (now Saiwai Town). It is said to have been the first bell tower. The current bell tower was reconstructed the year after the Great Fire of Kawagoe in 1893 and has a three-story structure standing nearly 16 meters tall. It has been designated as a Cultural Property of Kawagoe City and chosen as one of 100 Soundscapes of Japan: Preserving Our Heritage.
Spaghetti House BEAR

Gourmet / Alcohol

Saitama Saitama-shi Minuma-ku Kofukasaku 336-8

A spaghetti restaurant that uses home grown organic vegetables. Their pasta, made with carefully selected ingredients including pasta that's been thoroughly naturally air dried for 100 hours and A-4 class Yamagata Obanazawa Beef, has earned them numerous repeat customers. In the relaxed atmosphere of their stand-alone restaurant you can choose from a wide variety of types of pasta. For lunch they offer spaghetti lunches, special lunch sets, and lunch course meals.
Tajimagahara Wild Primrose Area

Travel / Tourism

Saitama Saitama-shi Sakura-ku

The only wild primrose habitat in Japan that's been designated as a National Special Natural Memorial. In 1920 it was designated as Japan's first Natural Memorial and then in 1952 as one of the most important Natural Memorials it was chosen as a Special Natural Memorial. The designated area covers nearly 4.1ha and includes wild primroses as well as rare plants including Euphorbia adenochlora and Amsonia elliptica. The best time to see the wild primroses is from late March/early April to mid-April.
Stone Ground Hand Made Soba Kissou

4.0

50 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Saitama Saitama-shi Omiya-ku Miyacho 3-1-7 HS Building 1F

A shop that focuses on Japanese traditional cooking especially though stone-ground handmade soba noodles. The shop is awash with feelings of nostalgia and comfort, built with an abundance of re-used materials that have survived years of hardships and rooted in the local topography, and here you can taste carefully made hand-made soba noodles in meals made with hand-picked ingredients.

일본하면 보통 라멘이나 스시 등을 떠올리기 쉬운데, 저는 소바를 무척 좋아합니다. 가쯔오부시 향 가득한 국물. 이곳은 저의 최애가게에요
FM NACK5

Travel / Tourism

Saitama Saitama-shi Omiya-ku Sakuragicho 2-1-1 Omiya Arche 5F

An FM radio station that broadcasts super-short-wave radio to the Saitama Prefecture region. It was established in 1988 and broadcast range includes all of Saitama and parts of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Gunma, Tochigi, and Ibaraki prefectures. It's a popular FM channel that offers lots of high-quality entertaining programming.
Atelier Ohana Order Made Leather Works

Shopping

Saitama Saitama-shi Omiya-ku Sakuragicho 2-305

A shop offering order made leather goods. Every step the craftsmen does manually from purchasing the leather, to cutting the pattern, and doing the stitching individually stitch by stitch. With each piece being completely individual and carefully designed and produced the shop has well deserved popularity. They also hold hands-on leather crafting classes, which require advance consultation and reservations.
Wagashiji Atarashi

Gourmet / Alcohol

Saitama Saitama-shi Omiya-ku Kamikocho 1031

A Japanese confectioner making handmade treats that have been beloved throughout the ages and whose creations incorporate both traditional Japanese ideas and foreign confectionary ingredients. One of their most popular is their Musashi's Journey (Almond Tuile), which has a great aroma and satisfying crunchy mouthfeel. Other popular sweets they offer are their salted soft shortbread, black sesame dorayaki pancakes stuffed with red bean paste, and his and hers madeleines and matcha green tea madeleines.
Mandana

4.0

8 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Saitama Saitama-shi Minami-ku Shikatebukuro 1-2-26

A long-standing eel shop that first opened in 1886. The exterior of the shop has a graceful appearance with a small bridge and garden with trees and shrubs. On the inside you'll find the restaurant on the first floor, private rooms on the second floor, and a large banquet hall on the third floor allowing them to accommodate a variety of requests. The private rooms and banquet hall require advance reservations. Along with the traditional eel dishes their menu has a wide variety including authentic Japanese cuisine such as Shokado premium split bento meals, daily specials, and reception feasts.

中浦和駅より徒歩5分程、巨大な店舗、ここまで大きい鰻店はお初です。広い店内、団体専用上の階のようです。鰻以外の川魚メニューから鯉の洗い、どじょうの柳川。刺身は臭みなくコリコリ食感、どじょうは小骨は柔らかく濃い目の味付が美味しい。メインは白焼きと鰻重を注文。絶妙な焼き加減、中はふわふわ食感、風味と旨味を堪能。
Saitama City Bonsai Shiki no Ie

Life / Living / Hospital

Saitama Saitama-shi Kita-ku Bonsaicho 267-1

This spot, surrounded by bonsai gardens, is the perfect place for those visiting the bonsai gardens or walking the Shiki-no-Michi (Four Seasons Road) to relax. There's a Japanese style room perfect for tea parties or get togethers (with paid admission) as well as a relaxation room where anyone can drop in (free admission). They hold a wide range of special events including exhibitions, concerts, and other events.
Seikou-en Bonsai Garden

Life / Living / Hospital

Saitama Saitama-shi Kita-ku Bonsaicho 268

During the late Edo period the first Shonosuke was founded in what is now the Negishi area of the Taito Ward but it moved to the present Omiya Bonsai Town during World War 2 to escape war damage. This shop specializing in bonsai seeks to impart the Edo-zukuri style of bonsai, which capitalizes on the blank space. They also hold Ayaka bonsai classes teaching you how to enjoy bonsai starting from the fundamentals.
Minuma Tsusenbori Canal

Travel / Tourism

Saitama Saitama-shi Midori-ku Omagi Shimoyamaguchishinden Kawaguchi-shi Higashi-uchino

A lock-style canal that first opened in 1731, more than 180 years earlier than the Panama Canal. The canal's lock system allows boats to pass by adjusting the water level difference between the river and the canal. The opening of these locks heralded a thriving industrial exchange with the city of Edo (now Tokyo). An example demonstration of the opening and closing of the locks is held annually in late August.
Kojima Farm Studio Makiko

Travel / Tourism

Saitama Okegawa Kawataya 3471

A studio where you can experience the traditional safflower dyeing technique of Okegawa City. You'll be carefully taught the tie-dyeing technique as you made your own original safflower dyed handkerchief or scarf. Reservations are required to be made at least two days prior to your visit. They also sell various items including fragrance bags filled with safflower. They have a number of materials available related to the dyeing experience looking at topics including safflowers and dyeing techniques.
Cafe Shibaken

4.0

6 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Saitama Toda-shi Kamitoda 1-17-13

A cafe that started from a desire to enjoy a cup of coffee while looking out at the trees in the park. The warm wooden interior of the shop has a clean white theme and open terrace seating is also available. Their lunch menu changes weekly and they are often full for lunch. They're also well known for their cakes and parfaits.

公園の向かいにある緑の多いカフェでのんびりした雰囲気です。土日はお昼時などは混み合っていますが、それでものんびりとできるカフェですね。モーニング、ランチ、カフェタイムでそれぞれ違ったメニューが楽しめます。晴れた日にはテラス席が気持ちよいおみせです。
Sai-no-Kuni Kurashi Plaza (Saitama Prefecture Human Life and Science Center)

Travel / Tourism

Saitama Kawaguchi-shi Kami-aoki 3-12-18 SKIP City A1-gaiku 2F

Japan's only authentic hands-on experience facility that explores the theme of one's life as a consumer. With an exhibition area and theaters as well as a library zone guests can enjoy easily learning about consumerism regardless of age. They also rent out training rooms and classrooms that are perfect for meetings, training seminars, or club activities.
Ferdinand

4.5

7 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Saitama Kawaguchi-shi Minami Maekawa 2-4-13

A Spanish restaurant making it easy to enjoy authentic Spanish flavors. Their menu includes everything from authentic Spanish cuisine made from carefully selected ingredients, including those imported directly from Spain, to new creative dishes. This is the perfect place to spend a special evening with amazing food and wine or even a place to drop in and have a great lunch enjoying authentic Spanish cuisine.

こちらは川口前川のイオンモールの近くにあります。平日のランチタイムに伺いました。外観はユニークで2階が店舗なっておりゆったりと広く装飾品はスペインを思い出しました。ランチメニューは4種類あり、日替りのパエリアランチセット（サラダ・スープ・ドリンク）をオーダーしました。ほどなくしてサラダとスープが出てきました。その後、パエリアが出てきました、見た目も綺麗で美味しそうです。いただきます、魚...
Kitamoto Foods

Gourmet / Alcohol

Saitama Kitamoto-shi Takao 8-219

This gyoza and shumai dumpling store is located along Prefectural Route 33 in Takao 8-chome, Kitamoto City. They make and sell their own frozen gyoza and shumai dumplings made with pork, vegetables and select domestic ingredients. The famous local specialty “Tomato Lunlun Fried Gyoza” is a popular product that makes for a perfect snack or appetizer.
Saitama Prefecture-run Omiya Park Baseball Ground

4.0

221 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Saitama Saitama-shi Omiya-ku Takahanacho 4

大宮駅の北に位置する自然豊かな公園です。大宮駅より東武鉄道の北大宮駅からの方が近いですが、大宮駅から氷川神社の参道を経由して公園に行く人も多く見られます。但し徒歩でも15分以上を要します（大宮駅からのアクセスの場合、日光や雨を凌げる場所は多くありません）。一方で駐車場が多く点在しているため、車を利用して来る人を多く見かけます。園内には野球場・競輪場・競泳場・スタジアム等様々な競技施設だけでなく...

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Saitama Areas

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.