Title: Visit Saitama: Best of Saitama Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Saitama

## Travel Guide

![Saitama which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048226/eb40f2a2-cd82-4849-a4fb-40ff9a6cf4bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Saitama which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048226/eb40f2a2-cd82-4849-a4fb-40ff9a6cf4bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562274739/810817af-816c-415b-9650-ef774c481709.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Saitama showing outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048226/c0cda85b-81a7-47a7-b5e0-d2f97920a04b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Saitama

Where to stay

Things to do

#### Explore glorious parks, attend a J-League soccer match, watch a J-pop concert in this busy commuter city and find museums dedicated to bonsai, manga and trains.

Created from the merger of three cities, Saitama is an exciting city that is perfectly situated for a daytrip from Tokyo. Enjoy the city’s parks, museums, family-friendly entertainment attractions and delicious cuisine. Saitama is the capital of Saitama prefecture. Venture deeper to discover a region teeming with ancient shrines and outdoor adventures amid multicolored landscapes.

The 168-acre (68-hectare) Omiya Park, famous for its cherry blossom trees and red pine forest, is a great place to start. Visit the 2,000-year-old Hikawa Shrine and meet varied wildlife at the free Omiya Park Zoo. Get active at the sports fields of riverside Akigase Park and swim at the summer pool of Shirakobatosuijo Park. Yono Park dazzles with its cherry blossoms and roses.

Delve into the evolution of Japan’s railroads via interactive exhibits at the Railway Museum. Learn about manga comics at the Saitama Manga Museum. Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore showcases the city’s artists, cultures and lifestyles. The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Omiya Bonsai Village provide an excellent introduction to the art of bonsai tree cultivation.

If you are in the mood for shopping, the AEON LakeTown mall offers national and international fashion labels such as Uniqlo and Zara. Cocoon City has additional global retails and a cinema. Join 37,000 adoring fans at the Saitama Super Arena for performances by popular J-pop bands. Paint your face red for a Urawa Red Diamonds soccer match at Saitama Stadium.

Like everywhere in Japan, the people of Saitama take their cuisine seriously. Sample unagi kabayaki (grilled eel), which originated on the rivers and swamps of the Urawa Ward during the Edo era. The Iwatsuki Ward is the birthplace of tofu ramen. 

Trains depart regularly for the 25-minute journey from Tokyo Station to Saitama’s Omiya Station. Use the city as a base for touring fascinating sights, such as the Chichibu Kannon Pilgrimage, Kita-in Temple and Nagatoro Iwadatami Rocks in Saitama prefecture.

### Where to stay in Saitama

![Cherry blossoms.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048226/5fc1491a-f9a5-4eab-af4b-42d56417f619.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Omiya

 Home to the revered Hikawa Shrine, this neighborhood boasts a rich cultural heritage. Immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere and explore the shrine's historical significance. 

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![夏祭り 子供神輿 
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### Urawa Ward

5/5(1 area review)

 If you're spending some time in Urawa Ward, The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum are top sights worth seeing. 

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![Numakage Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532774639/31bb24be-e385-4276-beae-5f44eb9947d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Minami Ward

 Experience the thrill of horse-racing at the local track or explore the Musashi Urawa Ramen Academy theme park in this densely inhabited district. Easily accessible via multiple train lines and expressways. 

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![Cityscape of Saitama New Urban Center, Saitama Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991220118/a5746437-9563-4535-a1f0-5cd02442e19a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Chuo Ward

 Located in northern Saitama, Chūō-ku offers easy access to Saitama New Urban Center and Saitama Super Arena. With multiple transportation options, including Kokusaikōgyō Bus and Seibu Bus, getting around is a breeze. 

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![This museum has a ton of bonsai trees!  Unfortunately we were only allowed to take pictures of a few.  One](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048226/7895f018-9dcb-4aa8-997d-63e00b962d7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Kita Ward

 If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing. 

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![Keyaki Hiroba](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532774863/48ce02e6-3251-4070-b2f9-d06bfa07206d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Shintoshin

 If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing. 

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- Saitama Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Saitama

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Candeo Hotels Omiya

1-401-1 Sakuragi-cho, Omiya-ku Saitama Saitama

CA $103

CA $114 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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8/10 Very Good! (3,725 reviews)

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Perfect place for family. clean rooms, spacious and staff very friendly. Convenient location.

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### Popular places to visit

![Saitama Super Arena featuring street scenes, modern architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103966/635b8925-0ecc-473a-a792-f573127f4bcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Saitama Super Arena

Just a short ride north of the city’s downtown, Tokyo’s premier entertainment and sports venue is one of the world’s largest indoor arenas.

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#### Saitama Stadium 2002

Catch an event at Saitama Stadium 2002 during your trip to Saitama. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area. 

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#### Omiya Park

Find a little bit of everything in this big park, from cherry blossoms to a folklore museum, a shrine and even a small zoo.

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#### Omiya Bonsai Art Museum

A collection of more than 120 masterpieces of one of Japan’s most unique art forms is well worth the visit from downtown Tokyo.

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#### Nack5 Stadium Omiya

J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.

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#### Hikawa Shrine

Learn about the local history of Saitama with a stop at Hikawa Shrine. Discover the area's museums and temples. 

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### Things to do

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#### Kawagoe:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

CA $42

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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![eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752183/88240c9c-5450-49a3-a577-27eef4de52d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

CA $5

per traveller

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#### Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park

CA $14

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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#### Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!

CA $88

per adult

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#### Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP

CA $74

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#### From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour

CA $88

per adult

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### Miyashiro

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