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Moomin Valley Park

3.0

149 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Saitama Hanno-shi Miyazawa 327-6 Metsa

TBH, I didnt grow up watching/reading Moomin. Its a nice park but at 3,200 yen its pricey. Bottom line, the park outside the theme park is enough if you dont have kids or arent a fan of...
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fujimi

3.5

93 Reviews

Shopping

Saitama Pref. Fujimishi Yamamuro 1-1313

A shopping mall situated along National Route 254 in Yamamuro, Fujimi City. The three story mall is host to some 290 establishments, including fashionable apparel shops, lifestyle accessory stores, food shops, restaurants, a food court, and amusement facilities like a movie theater. There's also an outdoor dog park, running course, and park.

店舗数が結構ありましたね。移動の途中で買い物に寄って見たのですが、目的の店を見つけるために案内所のお世話になりました。案内所は２Fフロアにしかありませんでした。パソコンの検索で商品検索までしてもらってありがとうございました。ここで店内案内図も頂くことができました。
BELLUNA DOME

Leisure / Hobbies

Saitama Pref. Tokorozawashi Kamiyamaguchi 2135

A stadium located near the Seibukyujo-mae Station in Kamiyamaguchi, Tokorozawa City. The stadium is home to the Seibu Lions professional baseball team, boasting a history of nearly 40 years since 1979. On site is the Seibu second stadium, a soccer park, tennis courts, and an indoor kid’s park. Visitors to the stadium can enjoy more than 1,000 kinds of food at shops both inside and outside the stadium and in the Owner’s Restaurant (restricted to season ticket holders, etc.).
Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park

4.0

193 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Saitama Pref. Tokorozawashi Namiki 1-13

The first site of aviation in Japan, the Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park opened in 1978. Located amidst its expansive grounds is the Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Hall, a baseball field, tennis courts and other sports facilities, an outdoor stage, and a Japanese Garden Tea House, this park is bustling with many people.

Koku Koen park is just a short walk from central Tokorozawa and its train station. Although the aviation museum is a central attraction this park has so much more to offer. It is very big and has...
Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma

Shopping

Saitama Pref. Irumashi Miyadera 3169-1

An outlet mall with numerous children-oriented shops; on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays a miniature railroad for kids operates, and the mall bustles with families. Convenient non-stop busses connect the mall to JR Tachikawa Station and Hakonegasaki Station. There are also many limited time only shops, ensuring you’re sure to find something new each time you visit.
Musashi-Kyuryo National Government Park

4.5

123 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Saitama Pref. Hikigunnamegawamachi Yamata 1920

Japan’s first National Park. It was created as part of the centennial celebration of the Meiji Restoration. Roughly three million square meters in size—enough to fit about sixty-five Tokyo Domes—the park includes Japan’s largest air trampoline, a playground, athletic equipment, a barbeque spot, an area for viewing all kinds of plant life, from cherry trees to camellia and plum trees. There is also a cycling course and other facilities. You can enjoy them all regardless of age all day in the park.

東武東上線の森林公園駅からバスで行ける大きな国立公園です。敷地が大変広く、のんびり散歩するのに最適です。園内のサイクリングコースでサイクリングするのもおすすめです。時間があるときにまったりするのに良い場所です。
Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park

4.0

109 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Saitama Pref. Hannoushi Azu 893-1

Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park is a Moomin-themed park in an attractively planted environment. The Moomin Mansion, three stories plus a basement, a large, warm, wooden building centered on a fireplace, is a place for excited children to explore. The Forest House is a museum that displays materials about the life of children's author Tove Jansen, and there is a library on the second floor. Near the entrance to the park is a children's theater, popular with children for the musical events and story readings are held.

This park is 20mins walk away from Motokaji station. You will see the moomin after passing by the stadium & walking thru the stadium open parking lot. A small little park with Moomin building...
Koma-jinja Shrine

4.0

84 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Saitama Pref. Hidakashi Nihori 833

The Koma-jinja Shrine enshrines Komano Jakko, a settler from Kokuri that was a flourishing northern region of the Korean Peninsula. The shrine celebrated its 1300th year since Koma County was established in 2016. The shrine’s cultural artifacts are exhibited with a chosen theme every year in September in the Koma-jinja meeting hall main room.

You can just imagine those historical Korean drama. I wish someone make drama out of this place. Also, dont forget to have Koma nabe(hot pot) at Asahi Japanese restaurant. This restaurant serves...
Miyazawa Lake Hot Springs Kirari Villa

4.0

75 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Saitama Pref. Hannoushi Miyazawa 27-49

The Miyazawa Lake Hot Springs Kirari Villa is famed for its open-air hot springs overlooking Lake Miyazawa and the Chichibu Mountains. Its facilities are not for visitors under elementary school age. The facility offers heated cells and bedrock bathing, which is popular with women primarily for its detox and cosmetic effects. The buffet restaurant is a refined calming space where local seasonal vegetables are boutifully offered.

I was recommended to try this onsen and it was at night so unfortunately I didnt get the view of the lake. I have been to onsens before and know the etiquette so all went well. Very relaxing. There...
Seibuen Amusement Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Saitama Tokorozawa-shi Yamaguchi 2964
Yoshimi-Hyakuana

3.5

81 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Saitama Pref. Hikigunyoshimimachi Kitayoshimi 324

A group of cave graves located in Kitayoshimi, Yoshimi Town, Hiki County. Consisting of 219 caves created some 1,400 years ago during the late Kofun period, this site is the largest of its kind in Japan and has been designated a National Historic Site. A series of tunnels used as an underground military factory during World War II can also be found at the site; in addition, the area is a rare habitat in the Kanto region for luminous moss, a designated National Natural Monument.

吉見町にある遺跡です。多数の穴が並んていて、なかなか面白い場所です。戦時中は防空壕的に使われていたということで、そういう展示もあります。シンプルな観光地ですがなかなか良いです。
Tennen Onsen Gokurakuyu Wako Branch

3.5

41 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Saitama Pref. Wakoushi Shirako 1-7-6

A hot spring bathhouse situated along Sasame-dori Avenue in Shirako, Wako City. Facilities include an outdoor bathing area with a natural hot spring rock bath, hinoki cypress bath, and lie down bath; while the indoor bathing area has a large natural hot spring tub, jet bath, far infrared tiered sauna, and steam bath. There are also relaxation facilities and a hair salon. The bathhouse' restaurant serves noodles such as soba noodles made with 100% buckwheat flour, set meals, rice bowls, a la carte dishes such as sashimi and deep-fried food, as well as seasonal menu selections.

平日に一人で行きましたが、ボロいし、狭いし、高い。全体的に風呂もぬるめ。マナーも悪い。リピートはしないです。
Tokorozawa Aviation Museum

4.0

63 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Saitama Pref. Tokorozawashi Namiki Within 1-13 prefectural management office air commemorative park

A museum located in Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park situated along National Route 463 in Namiki, Tokorozawa City. Through exhibits on the Tokorozawa Airport, flight simulators, control systems, and aircraft on display in the museum's hangar, visitors can learn about aviation technology and the history of Tokorozawa Airport. The museum also has a giant screen movie theater and holds workshops and crafting classes.

A great aviation museum, very interactive and there are a few simulators you get to fly yourself. Only minor thing is that there aren’t too many info signs in English, however this is...
Kawara no Yu Hot Springs

4.0

73 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Saitama Pref. Hikigunogawamachi Kakuyama 26-2

The Kawara no Yu is the ‘hot springs for beauties’ reputed to make one’s skin very supple from the alkaline simple thermal spring water naturally gushing at PH 10.0. In addition to the thermal springs, the restaurant is popular for its discriminating menu replete with fresh locally grown produce, and the specialty of Ogawa Town, hand-made soba noodles.

小川町駅からは徒歩10分ちょっと。バスもあります。綺麗な店内で、週末でもまあまあ空いています。露天が広いです。
Metsa Village

3.0

81 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Saitama Hanno-shi Miyazawa 327-6 Metsa

ムーミンバレーパークに隣接して、こちらの入園は無料です。大きな池の周りに、レストランや北欧雑貨と地元の産物が購入できます。春の暖かい日はオススメです。さほど密になるほど人が集まっていないですし、あちらこちらにベンチを準備してくれているので、ゆっくり時間を過ごせます。景色を楽しみに、公園へ行く感じの場所ですね。スターバックスも出店してて、ちょっと驚くました。
Tokorozawa Sakura Town

Leisure / Hobbies

Saitama Tokorozawa-shi Higashitokorozawawada 3-31-3
Roadside Station Ichigo no Sato Yoshimi

4.0

7 Reviews

Transportation

Saitama Pref. Hikigunyoshimimachi Kubota 1737

A roadside station located in Kubota, Yoshimi Town, Hiki County. The station has a farm fresh shop selling seasonal agricultural products such as fresh vegetables from local farms and strawberries, a Yoshimi specialty product; a yakitori chicken skewer restaurant which also offers skewers made with cheek and temple pork meat, a local delicacy; a ramen restaurant; and a soft serve ice cream shop. There's also a local specialty products shop selling strawberry jams and sweets, a restaurant offering udon noodles made with local flour, and a classroom where you can learn how to make handmade udon noodles (advance reservation required).

道の駅いちごの里よしみに行ってきました。子供が遊べる遊具広場があり子連れにオススメの道の駅です。楽楽庵という食事処があり、埼玉産の小麦を使った武蔵野うどんを食べることができます。食券機でなすの肉汁うどんを購入。 640円と格安価格なのでセルフサービスでも納得。うどんは武蔵野うどんらしく、太めでコシがあります。甘味のある汁にうどんを浸すと、うどんに汁の旨味が染み込んで美味しいです...
Kadokawa Musashino Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Saitama Tokorozawa-shi Higashitokorozawawada 3-31-3
Roadside Station Ogawamachi

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。
Yakyu Inari Shrine

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...

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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.