Nature Spots in West Area

  • Ogose Bairin Plum Forest
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    Saitama Pref. Irumagunogosemachi Douyama
    Ogose Bairin is one of Kanto’s 3 biggest plum forests. Among the 1,000 plum trees are some planted 650 years ago. There is a popular Plum Blossom Festival around the best viewing season, from mid-February to late March.
  • Hanno Riverside
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    Saitama Pref. Hannoushi Kuge
    Located along the Iruma River, this spot is about a 15-minute walk west of Hanno Station along Prefectural Route 70. The riverside has lots of green space where children can run free in the midst of nature. The river is shallow enough for even preschoolers to play in, and a wooden deck and a boardwalk along it makes it great for a stroll. Lots of visitors come to view the blossoms when the riverbed's cherry trees flower in spring. There's also a shopping area nearby where you can rent equipment to have a barbecue.

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  • Lake Sayama (Yamaguchi Reservoir)
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    Saitama Pref. Tokorozawashi Shourakuji 25-2
    A lake located in Shorakuji, Tokorozawa City. This artificial lake was created by drawing water from the Tama River to serve as a source of water for Tokyo. The surrounding area is maintained as Sayama Prefectural Nature Park and visitors can enjoy the area's seasonal, natural beauty, including spring cherry blossoms and fall foliage; the park is also a wintering destination for water birds. In addition, there's the Sayama Lake Sports Ground.
  • Lake Kamakita
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    Morumayamacho Iruma-gun, Saitama Prefecture
    A lake situated along Prefectural Route 186 in Moroyama Town, Iruma County, Saitama Prefecture. Created in 1935 to serve as a reservoir for agricultural purposes, this artificial lake is approximately two kilometers in diameter. The lake is surrounded by abundant, seasonal beauty, including cherry blossoms in spring and fall foliage in autumn; it also serves as the starting point for the 11 kilometer long Okumusashi Nature Trail. In addition, visitors can enjoy boating and fishing for Japanese crucian carp.
  • Shomaru Pass
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    Hanno city, Saitama Prefecture
    This 636-meter mountain pass is crossed by the former National Route 299 connecting Saitama Prefecture's Hanno City and Yokoze-machi in Chichibu County. The view from the top takes in the mountains of the Oku Chichibu area. There is a tea house and a restaurant where you can dine on their Genghis Khan, a local specialty of mutton and vegetables. There is lots to see during the travel season, such as cherry blossoms in spring and colorful autumn leaves. The nearby hiking trails are also highly popular. The pass is also sacred ground for fans of a famous road racing manga. The road is narrow and rough in areas with lots of tight curves. However the scenery is nice so it makes a great drive.
  • Kuroyama-santaki Falls
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    Saitama Pref. Irumagunogosemachi Kuroyama
    Kuroyama-santaki Falls is the collective term for Odaki, Medaki, and Tengudaki Falls on the Mitaki River which flows through Kuroyama Prefectural Nature Park. It’s a gorgeous scenic spot to take in the verdure of spring or colorful autumn leaves, and it has been selected as one of Japan’s top 100 tourist destinations. It is also known as a sacred training ground, used by Buddhist mountain ascetics since the days of old. An event is held to consecrate the waterfalls on the first Sunday of July every year. A walkway and hiking trails let visitors access all three falls.
  • Mt. Tenran
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    Saitama Pref. Hannoushi Hannou
    "A mountain located in Hanno, Hanno City. The mountain was once known as ""Mt. Atago,"" ""Mt. Rakan,"" and other names, but was christened with its current name when Emperor Meiji made a visit to the area. The mountain stands less than 200 meters above sea level but its peak offers a great view and it's a popular hiking trail for beginners."
  • Lake Naguri
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    Saitama Pref. Hannoushi Shimonaguri
    This multipurpose dam run by the prefectural government functions as a dam for flood prevention and storage of water for daily use. You can see a panoramic view of the lake and surrounding greenery or autumn leaves from the levee. There are leisure facilities such as a canoe workshop, fishing spot and restaurants with an overall view of the natural surroundings, and many tourists visit year-round. Fireflies can be seen in the summer, and an event is held once a year to enjoy them.
  • Katakuri to Omurasaki no Forest
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    Saitama Hiki-gun Ogawamachi Ogawa 1405-2
    This colony of dogtooth violets is located in Ogawa Town, Hiki County. The single large cluster is the result of a regional conservation effort started to reclaim the natural scenery of the satoyama (a border area between mountain foothills and flat land). In early July, there is also a festival to release giant purple butterflies, the national butterfly of Japan. There is also a small museum that serves as a rest area.

    道の駅おがわまちから仙元山見晴らしの丘に行く山道の途中にあります。休憩所を兼ねたテラスと展示室を有す四阿的な小屋で営業時間外は展示室は施錠され入れません。カタクリの時期、オオムラサキが宿るエノキのシーズンに訪れたら如何でしょうか。

  • Ranzan Valley
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    Saitama Pref. Hikigunranzanmachi Kamagata
    This wonderful scenic spot in Saitama prefecture is quite famous for its fall leaves. When Dr. Seiroku Honda—a forestry expert—visited this area in 1928, he gave it the name “Ranzan Valley,” purportedly because the beautiful view of fall leaves and red pines around the gorge reminded him of Kyoto’s Arashiyama. There is a pathway around the valley for you to enjoy a casual stroll. The Ranzan Valley Momiji Festival is held every fall during peak leaf season. Lots of sightseers come to enjoy that.
  • School Hashi Kawara
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    Saitama Hiki-gun Ranzanmachi Okura 664
  • Yamabushitoge
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    Saitama Hanno-shi
  • Lake Miyazawa
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    Saitama Hanno-shi Miyazawa
  • Mt.Hiwada
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    Saitama Hidaka-shi Komahongo
  • Koburi Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama Hanno-shi
  • Mt.Otakatori
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    Saitama Iruma-gun Ogosemachi
  • Asaka Suimon
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    Saitama Asaka-shi
  • Iimori Pass
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    Saitama Tokigawamachi
  • Mt.Izugatake
    Travel / Tourism
    Saitama
  • Mt.Dodaira
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    Saitama

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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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