2025 Saitama Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

#NewYearNewTrip Coco Restaurant Saitama 📍Address: 1-495 Higashi Onaricho, Kita-Ku, Saitama Saitama Prefecture https://maps.google.com?q=Coco's%20Restaurant,%201%20Chome-32-20 🕰️bOpening hours: Open all day A restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, and late-night meals. Breakfast is buffet style, priced at 1,150 yen/person. There are a lot of food to choose from, and the food is delicious. There is also a hot and cold drink zone.

Ofuro Café Utatane in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture It's cheap at about 5,000 yen per person per night, and pajamas and amenities are included 👌🏻 And I was really happy that they also included a face mask 💗 You can use the sauna bath and read manga as much as you like! Please note that there are times when you can't use the bath 😉 Please go and check it out ✨️ #0 yen travel January 2025 📍Address: 4-179-3 Taisei-cho, Kita-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture 331-0815 🅿️: Free parking available 💰Price per person: About 5,000 yen

Sushiro Saitama Chuo 📍Address: 3-8-8 Hommachi Nishi, Chuo-ku, Saitama 338-0004 Saitama Prefecture https://maps.app.goo.gl/BT3nBW8XFTbgBv7PA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy 🕰️bOpening hours: Open daily from 11:00-23:00 A sushi restaurant with a variety of menus to choose from, fresh food, using good ingredients, inexpensive, lots of seats in the shop #tripflyingtoprayforNewYear

~Nishi Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture~Until 10/20! Fan decorations are on! Rare fan decorations🪭A row of colorful fans! 💡Point💡☑️The Japanese patterned fans are cute♡A road filled with fans all the way to the three-story pagoda! ☑️We recommend going in traditional Japanese clothing! You can enjoy the Japanese atmosphere! ☑️There is also a water fortune-telling machine that comes with a charm! Water fortune-telling machine with a gachapon machine! ☑️The flower water fountain is cute♡The chrysanthemum flower water fountain was very beautiful! ~Notes on my impressions after actually going there📝~I have seen wind chimes and windmills before, but it was my first time seeing fan decorations, so it was a fresh experience! A photogenic spot with cute Japanese patterns! Until 10/20! A new type of temple recommended spot♡ ➖Recommended spot➖📍Spot name Aoba-en Address: 5-1505 Mitsuhashi, Nishi-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 331-0052 Cost: Free Recommended points: Folding fan decorations and three-story pagoda ⚠ Note: This is a cemetery, so please observe etiquette ➖Access➖Train🚃Bus🚌Get off at JR Omiya Station West Exit, Seibu Bus No. 2 stop, Nishi-Yuma bound, Mitsuhashi Sogo Koen Minamiguchi stop, 10 minutes walk Car🚗♦︎Shuto Expressway (Route 5) Omiya Line, Yono Exit → Shin-Omiya Bypass → Turn left at Mitsuhashi 5-chome (South) intersection 🅿️Available, free #100 travel styles #Japanese travel tour #Aoba-en #japantrip #japantravel #Photogenic spot

Saitama 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Omiya Aobaen Aobaen in Saitama has cute corridor decorations. The corridor decorations are decorated with votive plaques, wind chimes, fans, Teru Teru Bozu.....various decorations for each season, and I heard that they have been replaced with fans and flower water basins that give off a Japanese atmosphere, so I went there right away. Honestly, wind chimes are becoming more common all over the country, but this is the first time I've seen a fan...!!🤣 I was surprised at how cute they were lol←sorry The staff installed them by hand, and on rainy days they removed them, and I was surprised at how carefully they were maintained...!At the back of the corridor is a three-story pagoda, and next to it across the lawn is a flower water basin🌼Not only that, you can also enjoy various seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms, dogwoods, and wisteria in the garden. By the way, the wisteria is about 700 years old and is also designated as a natural monument designated by Saitama Prefecture🌼🤍 It's empty even on holidays and has a calm atmosphere, so I recommend it! I was able to borrow a Japanese umbrella! 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄𓐄𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇From the official websiteApril to October 7:30-18:30November to March 7:30-17:30 𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website: 5-1505 Mitsuhashi, Nishi-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture Take the Seibu Bus from bus stop number 5 bound for Sachigawahara Station to the Aobazono stop, and it's a short walk away 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #domestictrip #saitama #saitamatourism

#Indoor Good Places A friend who just came back from a trip to Tokyo strongly recommended that we take MM to the Saitama Railway Museum in Japan. We decided to visit this attraction on our last day in Tokyo. The Saitama Railway Museum in Japan is a museum dedicated to the history and technology of railways. The museum displays various train carriages, locomotives and railway equipment, allowing visitors to get a close look at the development of trains. The museum also has a model railway display area where visitors can observe scaled-down trains running on tracks. In addition, the museum also provides various interactive experiences, such as riding a retro train and operating a driving simulator (since the age of the experience must be over 13 years old, this time MM's father experienced driving a steam train) The Saitama Railway Museum not only shows the past of railways to the public, but also witnesses the development of Japan's railway industry. 💥Exciting content💥 ✅Display 42 powerful real vehicles ✅Children can make an appointment to use the "Simulator" and "Mini Driving Train" to experience the simulation operation of railway vehicles ✅Experience tips: After entering, you can download the Railway Museum app to make an appointment to draw lots to participate in the event ✅Visit the "Railway Culture Gallery" to learn about Japanese railways and culture For friends who are interested in railways or parents with children and children traveling, this is definitely a good place worth visiting. Staying indoors and visiting museums in the summer is also a good way to beat the heat. 📍Address: 3-47 Daisei-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture 🚗Access: Take the NEW Shuttle from Omiya Station and get off at the Railway Museum Station, then walk for 3 minutes 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30) 💰Admission fee Adults 1,600 yen | Elementary, middle and high school students: 600 yen #100 ways to travel #japan #tokyo #tokyotrip #tokyotravel

From 3600 yen per person The cheapest and most stylish hotel among Hotel Afternoon Tea! Just a short walk from Saitama Shintoshin Station A new, luxurious hotel that opened last year✨ The theme from 7/2 is "Mango and Peach" Not only seasonal fruits, but also savory dishes are exquisite! For the special dessert, we had mango tart🥭 It was absolutely delicious😀 It has an open feel and is a stylish hotel that you wouldn't expect to find in Saitama, so please go and check it out⭐️ ⚠️There is an additional charge for a guaranteed window seat or additional dishes (fries + 800 yen). 📍THE MARK GRAND HOTEL 🏠3-2 Shintoshin, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture #HotelAfternoonTea #AfternoonTea #TheMarkGrandHotel #SaitamaHotel #SaitamaShintoshin #DomesticTravel

‘ We had afternoon tea at Ginger’s Beach Omiya in Omiya This restaurant is located on the first floor of the Candeo Hotels, about a 5-minute walk from Omiya Station The interior has a high ceiling and a calm atmosphere It's nice to be able to eat slowly We made a reservation at 11am on a weekday, but it seemed like most of the seats were taken by reservation The afternoon tea in the photo has already ended Now the new Fresh Green Afternoon Tea has started The volume was just right for us The drinks have a wide variety of flavored teas The staff are all very kind and come to order drinks at the right time Many people are having lunch, and when I look at the menu, I'm also interested I'd like to visit for lunch next time! I found another great shop in Omiya __________ Ginger’s Beach Omiya　 @gingers_beach_omiya Add: 1-401-1 Sakuragicho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, CANDEO HOTELS Omiya 1F Open: 11:00-23:00 __________ #SaitamaTrip #SaitamaTourism #OmiyaCafe #CandeoHotelsOmiya #Ginger’sBeachOmiya #TravelwithMe

#Travelingwithme I changed the naan to cheese naan in the MALIKA two-curry dinner set. The cheese naan came in six pieces, which were thick and very filling. The dough was heavy and similar to the texture of a certain pizza restaurant. Both the keema curry and spinach cheese curry had a mild taste and were delicious. The samosa and saffron rice were also quite tasty, but the portions were quite large and quite filling. The taste seemed to be of the same quality as popular restaurants in Tokyo. The curry was just as tasty as other restaurants in the area. The naan was soft and easy to eat, like a bread pizza dough, but there were six pieces, so it was quite filling.

#Sakura2024 I went to the famous 24-hour restaurant, Count's House in Omiya. ✨It has the atmosphere of a coffee shop, but the food menu is quite extensive! The lineup is full of international cuisine😳❤️In addition to Western and Japanese food, they also have Chinese, Thai, Nepalese, and Uighur cuisine👀It's also the birthplace of Omiya Neapolitan🍝 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸▶What I ordered: Thick-cut butter toast with drink (¥600) I went for breakfast! I actually wanted to order something like Omiya Neapolitan, but it was quite filling so I gave up😭 I ordered the lightest thick-cut butter toast, which was also quite filling🍞 Recommended for those who want to eat their fill or share✨ ▶ Shop atmosphereThe shop is spacious and the seats are wide apart! It's a comfortable atmosphere even for single people🙆♀️There are several TVs so you can spend your time however you likeThe stained glass and antique furniture are lovely😌 🍽Shop information━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍Shop name: Cafe & Deli Count's House 🗺Address: 1-46 Miyamachi, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 330-0802🚗Access: 5 minutes walk from the east exit of Omiya Station⏰Opening hours: Open 24 hours💳Payment method: Cash💵Budget: 1,000 yen and up #Omiya #Omiya gourmet #Retro coffee shop #Coffee shop #Coffee shop morning meal

#HotelReview I stayed at Ref Omiya by Vessel Hotel! It's a comfortable business hotel about a 5-minute walk from Omiya Station. Its stylish atmosphere seems to overturn the concept of a business hotel. It offers welcome drinks and a wide range of workspaces, and the service is solid and easy to use for business purposes. I was with my child this time, and they provided amenities and pajamas for children, which was very helpful. It's a clean and stylish atmosphere, so many people use it for non-business purposes. It's also convenient because it's only one stop away from Saitama Super Arena. #Omiya #Saitama

Hikawa Shrine in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, is the head shrine of the 280 or so Hikawa Shrines across the country. It enshrines the gods Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Inadahime-no-Mikoto, and Onamuchi-no-Mikoto. Hikawa Shrine is also famous for having the longest approach to the shrine in Japan. The first torii gate is near Saitama-Shintoshin Station, the next station. By chance, I went to the main hall to pray by going through the Chinowa-diving ritual. Hikawa Shrine is always crowded with worshippers no matter when you visit. Behind the Chozuya (purification fountain), there is a Hebi-no-Ike (snake pond). This is where the pure water flows into the sacred pond inside Hikawa Shrine. It is dimly lit, but as you get closer, you can feel a sacred atmosphere. The grounds of Hikawa Shrine are very large, and there are many other small shrines. In addition, the greenery of the trees is pleasant in summer, but in spring, the neighboring Omiya Park is also recommended as many cherry blossoms bloom in bloom, making it a great place to enjoy cherry blossom viewing. Along the way to the shrine, there are shops selling local dumplings and coffee, so it's fun to stop by after worshipping. 1-407 Takahanacho, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture 15 minutes' walk from the east exit of JR Omiya Station May to August: Sakuramon Gate is open from 5:00 to 18:00 #Hikawa Shrine #Omiya #Saitama Tourism #Shrine Tour

MEIDI-YA, CO. LTD. (株式会社明治屋, KABUSHIKI-KAISHA MEIJI-YA) IS A JAPANESE UPMARKET GROCERY STORE CHAIN. ITS HEADQUARTERS ARE IN KYŌBASHI, CHŪŌ, TOKYO.[2] IT IS ALSO A MAJOR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR MEIDI-YA WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1885 BY ISONO HAKARU [JA] (磯野 計). MEIDI-YA HAS 14 LOCATIONS IN GREATER TOKYO (MOSTLY IN UPSCALE SHITAMACHI DISTRICTS), 7 STORES IN OTHER PARTS OF JAPAN,[2] AND TWO STORES IN SINGAPORE. AS OF 1989, THE CHAIN WAS ONE OF THE PRINCIPAL PURVEYORS OF THE JAPANESE ROYAL FAMILY. THE ENGLISH NAME MEIDI-YA IS THE NIHON-SHIKI ROMANIZATION OF THE JAPANESE NAME. MANY FOREIGNERS IN JAPAN HAVE PRONOUNCED THE NAME WITH A HARD "D" INSTEAD OF A "J". THE DI ROMANIZATION IS CHARACTERISTIC OF NIHON-SHIKI. MEIDI-YA SPECIALIZES IN SALE AND PRODUCTION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES, IMPORTING AND EXPORTING OF FOOD PRODUCTS, WINES AND SPIRITS, SHIP EQUIPMENT, SALE OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, LEASING AND IMPORT OF MACHINERY, REAL ESTATE, ETC. #awesomepic#couplestrip#deliciousfood#mytripvlog#urbanexplorer#tripblazers#cafe#summervacation#celebratewithtrip#passionpassport#2023travelwish

Motoara River (Saitama) Take the train from Kumagaya for only two stations and you will arrive here. The highlight is the cherry blossom tunnel surrounding the canal that stretches into the community. It is a large park where only locals come to visit rather than tourists. It is suitable for taking pictures without being bothered by tourists. Location: Fukiage Station (North Exit) Walk for about 200 meters. #ReviewJapan #TravelJapan

📍1-401-1 Sakuragicho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 330-0854 6 minutes walk from Omiya Station Parking🅿️ available nearby (paid) Within walking distance, there are convenience stores, restaurants, department stores, and more, so the location is excellent🙆‍♀️ A hotel with an open-air bath called Sky Spa on the top floor where you can relax and unwind☺️The refreshing scent of the CANDEO HOTELS amenities is also soothing◡̈*.。 The rooms are clean and spacious, and you can watch Netflix etc.◡̈*.。 From the moment I entered, the atmosphere was luxurious, and the noisy noise outside instantly turned into a soothing experience 😌 Normally, the front desk and lobby are on the first floor, but Candeo Hotels Omiya is on the 13th floor 😌 and there is a Sky Spa on top of that (*´꒳​`*) It's just one train ride to Kawagoe, a popular tourist destination in Saitama ♥️ The Tohoku and Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet trains are also running here, so it's a great place to stay the night before ( ´˘` ) It's a reasonable price and a very high quality hotel, so it's great value for money ◎😍😍😍 When the weather is good, you can even see Mt. Fuji 🗻 I hope this will be helpful for your trip (∩´∀`∩)💕 #Domestic travel #Saitama travel

The official name of Omiya Hikawa Shrine is "Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine," but locals call it "(Omiya) Hikawa Shrine." The approach to the shrine is 2km long, making it a good place for a stroll or a little exercise. The shortest route from Omiya Station is halfway along the approach, but even from there it's still about 1km away. The glittering vermilion color of the shrine shines brilliantly on sunny days, making it a beautiful sight. Omiya Park is adjacent to the back, so you can enjoy nature to the fullest.

Come on, Shinchan~!~! Everyone, did you know that the Shinchan theme park actually exists?❤️💛 I visited Kasukabe, the real-life setting of Shinchan's theme park😆 Kasukabe in Saitama Prefecture is a travel destination that Shinchan fans will go crazy over, just an hour away from Tokyo! The mart where Shinchan goes shopping with his mom, Kasukabe Station where Shinhyung-man goes to work every day, The city hall that registered the Shinchan family as honorary citizens, Buriburi Cinema Studio, the Shinchan World, and even a tourist information center with rare Shinchan goods😍 Kasukabe Station, where the Shinchan theme song plays every time the train departs, was so lovelyㅠㅠ🎵 #JapanTravel #TokyoSuburbs #Tokyo #Kasukabe

Did you know that Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture is a bonsai-rich region? Close to Omiya, south of Toro Station, is commonly known as "Bonsai Village," where many bonsai masters gather, and the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum is located within this area. Inside the museum, you can learn about the history and appreciation of bonsai, and you can see the real thing in the garden! Some of the trees are over 500 years old, and some are so big that even four adults cannot lift them. You can also ask volunteer guides for detailed explanations 🤓It's also a popular spot for foreign tourists 🤩

There are so many lunch sets that it's always hard to decide what to get. This time, I got pho (large portion), fried rice, spring rolls, and che (Vietnamese dessert), all for just 880 yen!! I always can't finish it, so I take the rest home. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is like a stylish restaurant you'll find in Vietnam, and Vietnamese pop music is playing, so I feel like I'm in Vietnam... Address: Higashi-Omiya 4-18-7B1F Access: Higashi-Omiya Station West Exit Rotary Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Atmosphere: Vietnamese Recommended points: Lunch set Average price: Lunch set 880 yen Rating: ☆☆☆☆

Address: 1-401-1 Sakuragicho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 330-0854 Atmosphere/Facilities: 5 stars Recommended points: Unbelievably clean for a business hotel Average price: About ¥8,000-10,000 I had business at Saitama Super Arena, so I stayed at Candeo Hotels Omiya, which is just a short walk from Omiya Station, one train stop from the nearest Saitama-Shintoshin Station. What surprised me the most was that the facilities and interior were quite high class for a business hotel. A high class Daiwa Roynet? New? The satisfaction level of the facilities and interior was the same as the hotel, and the large public bath with an open-air observation bath was also good. Convenience store next to the front desk? The minibar was well stocked and looked good, so I would definitely use it next time. I was even happier because I was able to stay for about 2,000-3,000 yen thanks to the travel support, but I've decided to stay near Tama Arena even during normal times👍🏻 The parking lot is not affiliated with the hotel, but it is located directly below the building and can be used for up to 1,800 yen for 24 hours. It was convenient. The hotel is near the west exit of Omiya Station, so there were plenty of dining options despite the relatively good security. There was free water in the room, which was appreciated. #CandeoHotelsOmiya #SaitamaSuperArena #SaitamaShintoshin #Omiya

The area around Saitama Shintoshin Station is a completely new area, just like the name "Shintoshin" suggests. The town was built on the former Omiya marshalling yard and the former Katakura Omiya Silk Mill. It was named Cocoon (cocoon) because of its connection to the silk mill... Cocoon City also has a cinema, so you can spend the whole day having fun. The most eye-catching feature in Saitama Shintoshin is the pylon, an NTT communications tower that is 220m tall. The most famous thing about Saitama Shintoshin Station is the Saitama Super Arena. The arena, Cocoon City, and the skyscrapers face the station, making it a very convenient town.

Speaking of Higashi-Omiya, there is a "ramen stall" that is famous in the surrounding wards. It is located in front of Seiyu in Higashi-Omiya. It has been a long time since it opened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The owner used to run a ramen shop called XX, but switched to a stall 20 years ago. The owner's unique secret soup is prepared over 8 hours every day. It is open from just after 6am until the next morning!! When people notice that the shop is open, they gather ဗီူဗီူ ဗီူဗီူ The soup is poured early, so by the time the noodles are added and brought to your eyes, the temperature has dropped a little, and the bowl is long-lasting. It's easy to eat standing up~🍜 I drink up the soup every time!! It's a heart-warming bowl😋

This year, large-scale Christmas illuminations have finally arrived at the Higashi-Omiya Station rotary!! They are colorful and change color, soothing to those who have just returned home!! The atmosphere is completely different from usual, and will brighten up Higashi-Omiya's winter.

Kappo Koizumi is a fugu specialty restaurant located in Urawa City, Saitama Prefecture, about a 5-minute walk from Urawa Station. I had been curious about it every time I passed by, so I went there to celebrate something! The proprietress and her husband are in charge of everything from cooking to serving, and I was very satisfied with the exquisite food that was made with their heart and soul. The proprietress's recommended fin sake is made right in front of you using a match. Everything is delicious, including the rice porridge after the hot pot, and I recommend it because you can spend a relaxing time here. If you have something to celebrate, please go there! Highly recommended. Address: 1-4-1 Takasago, Urawa Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture Telephone number: 0488241199 Atmosphere/facilities: Private rooms available. A lovely Japanese-style restaurant Average price: From 7,000 yen Rating: ✳✳✳✳✳ #Gourmet

#celebratewithtrip Saitama Stadium 2002 a.k.a Saitama Stadium or as the locals call it Saisuta, is a Football/soccer stadium that has a capacity of more than 63,000 audience. The address of the stadium is Midori-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The stadium is accessible by Saitama Railway Line, station Urawa-Misono station and from there it is a 15 minutes walk before you reach Saitama Stadium. Some of the matches of the 2002 FIFA World cup was held in Saitama Stadium! #saitamastadium2002 #football #soccer #worldcup2002 #japan #eintracht #friendshipgame #sge

It is usually called Omiya Hikawa Shrine. It is a great place for a walk together with the adjacent Omiya Park. It takes 5 to 6 minutes from Omiya Station to reach the approach to the shrine. Once you pass through the long approach to the shrine, you will be greeted by the Sakuramon Gate, which will make you think you are in Kyoto. You will see a view that is "the Japanese way". Behind the main shrine is Omiya Park, which is quiet and peaceful. It is a nice walking course that takes 2 to 3 hours to walk along the waterway to Toro Station, so I recommend it!

I haven't traveled abroad for three years. I set off again to see Guns N Roses perform. Japan is really a great place to watch foreign live shows! #gunsnroses #saitamasuperarena

🍁A super CHILL place for you in the #kanto region 💥💥💥💥 Naggoro Valley is located on the Arakawa River in Saitama Prefecture, 6km long with naturally clear water, which is the most wonderful highlight of this valley. With many rapids suitable for many adventurous activities such as rafting or kayaking, this place is also a famous tourist destination not only domestically but also internationally because of the beauty of nature. In addition, you can camp, BBQ and August is the beginning of the grape harvest season here, so give yourself a meaningful experience in this fairyland Rafting ticket 1600 yen/person Address: 長瀞ライン下り舟降場