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To Omiya Sta.

Approx. 2 hr. by express bus

Approx. 1 hr. and 30 min. by express bus

Ride on JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line for approx. 5 min. from Shinjuku Sta. to Ikebukuro Sta. Transfer to the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and take the limited express train for approx. 1 hr. and 20 min.

Approx. 1 hr. and 20 min. by limited express train from Ikebukuro Sta. on Seibu Ikebukuro Line

Approx. 46 min. by limited express train from Seibu-Shinjuku Sta. on Seibu Shinjuku Line

Approx. 30 min. by express train from Ikebukuro Sta. on Tobu Tojo Line and JR Line

Approx. 32 min. by rapid service train from Shinjuku Sta. on JR Saikyo Line

Approx. 25 min. from Ikebukuro Sta. on JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line

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Nagatoro River Boating

Onsen in Chichibu Area

Shibazakura Hill in Chichibu

Mandarin orange picking in Yorii

Yukikuma shaved ice in Kumagaya

Town of Kurazukuri– style houses in Kawagoe

The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Saitama

Chichibu &North AreaChichibu Area and the North Area are full of excitement. Refresh the soul in magnificent natural beauty of Chichibu and Nagatoro, and taste local dishes of the North Area that have been developed independently.

West AreaThe West Area has a historic feel,

highlighted by streets with

kurazukuri-style houses.

Come take a trip through Edo

period townscapes and vintage

Showa period settings!

Central & East AreaHome of Omiya, the prefecture's premier shopping

destination, and dotted with tourist spots for art and

Japanese culture. Have fun in the city!

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The Chichibu Area and North Area are full of the appeal of rich nature, the West Area is where you can feel the atmosphere of Japan, and the Central Area and East Area are a fusion of city and nature. Experience Japanese history and culture in Saitama Prefecture, which is full of attractions!



This popular area is accessible from the city, featuring historic townscapes in Chichibu and beautiful forest and streams in Nagatoro. Come here to enjoy nature firsthand!

Experience Nature

Shibazakura Hill in Hitsujiyama Park overlooks the streets of Chichibu. With a backdrop of Chichibu's symbol Mt. Buko, more than 400,000 of 9 varieties of shibazakura flowers bloom on the vast expanses of Shibazakura Hill.

6360 Omiya, Chichibu City, Saitama (Hitsujiyama Park) 8:00-17:00 (Fees required time) Flower season [Mid-Apr. to early May] Entry fee: ¥300 (Adult) Approx. 20 min. walk from Yokoze Sta. on Seibu Chichibu Line or approx. 20 min. walk from Chichibu Railway Ohanabatake Sta. http://navi.city.chichibu.lg.jp.e.qg.hp.transer.com/

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Look at the beautiful flowers!


You can eat such local dishes as

butamisodon (miso pork over

rice) in this area.

This view is the best!

Let's take a rest on benches.Visit Saitama Prefecture, where you can experience the past and present of Japan!

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Poppy Festival

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Nagatoro Valley has been a popular spot for its scenery since long ago. Taking a traditional boat down the river with gorgeous views of the Iwadatami rock terraces on one side and the grand Chichibu Sekiheki red cliff on the other is a Nagatoro tourist mainstay.

The Paleo Express is a steam locomotive with service on the Chichibu Railway. The tranquil views from the train window are worth it.

Beautiful Scenery

Nagatoro River Boating

Ride the Nagatoro steam locomotive!

Fun white water rafting also

available!

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489-2 Nagatoro, Nagatoromachi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama (Line-Kudari Information Office) 0494-66-0950 9:00-16:00 [Mid-Mar. to early Dec. A kotatsu (Japanese heated table) boat is used in Jan. and Feb.] Boat service availability subject to weather and river conditions <A course> <B course> ¥1,600 (Adult) (Time required: Approx. 20 min.) <Entire course> ¥3,000 (Adult) (Time required: Approx. 40 min.) Approx. 1 min. walk from Chichibu Railway Nagatoro Sta. www.chichibu-railway.co.jp/en/nagatoro.html#n01

天空を彩るポピー

2949-1 Oaza-Sakamoto, Higashi Chichibu-mura, Chichibu-gun, Saitama 0494-62-1462 (Poppy Festival Organizing Committee) 9:00-16:30 [Mid-May to early June] Entrance fee Weekday ¥500, Sat. & Sun. ¥600 (Adult) Approx. 20 min. by shuttle bus or taxi from Chichibu Railway Minano Sta. www.tenku-poppy.jp

Icicles are formed here by the severe cold. For a certain period of time, they are all illuminated during weekends, creating a fantastical world. Enjoy a space made up of the art of light and ice!

Fifteen million Shirley Poppies grow at an elevation of 500 meters on the Chichibu Kogen Farm. The red from the vast fields of the flowers makes the skies feel even bluer.

Ice Art

The Icicles of Ashigakubo

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* Yokoze * Oaza-ashigakubo, Yokozemachi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama 0494-25-0450 (Yokozemachi Bukosan Tourist Center) 9:00-16:00 from early Jan. to late Feb. [Illumination days] Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays from sunset to 20:00. Open availability subject to weather and ice conditions Environmental maintenance fee ¥200 Approx. 10 min. walk from Ashigakubo Sta. on Seibu Chichibu Line www.yokoze.org/shisetsu/hyoutyuu

A spot with illuminated ice.

It's great to go in the winter!

Poppy-Filled Hills Color the Skies

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More Places to Enjoy Nature

Yorii is one of the northernmost areas growing mandarin oranges in Japan, with a history spanning back over 400 years. During the orange season, many hikers visit the orange orchards to pick fruit.

Named one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls. The waterfall has no basin due to its 3 steps for water to slide down gradually. The falls are 76 meters high and flow beautifully like white silk.

With headwaters rooted in Mt. Ryokamisan, Onouchi Valley offers wonderful views in all four seasons, cycling through lush greenery, fall colors and icicles. Enjoy the calming effect of the negative ions from all the waterfalls in the area.

Mandarin orange picking, with 400 years of history

Japan's Top 100 Falls

Marugami Waterfall

Take In the Negative Ions at

Onouchi Valley

Eat fresh-picked

mandarin oranges

straight from the tree!Waterfall in Chichibu is one

of the must-see spots ♪

You'll lose all track of time as

the majestic waterfalls

capture your soul.

Ryokami-komori, Oganomachi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama 0494-79-1100 (Ogano Hospitality Division) Free admission Take the municipal bus from Seibu-Chichibu Sta. on the Seibu Chichibu Line to the Yakushinoyu bus stop. Transfer to the Shiraisaguchi-bound bus, and get off at the Takimae bus stop. Falls are approx. a 20-minute walk from the bus stop. www.kanko-ogano.jp/archives/1468/

996-1 Kawarasawa, Oganomachi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama 0494-75-1381 (Nishichichibu Commercial and Industrial Association) 8:00-16:00 [Icicle season (early Jan. to late Feb)], 8:00-20:00 [Saturdays during the light-up period of icicles (Late Jan. to late Feb.)] ¥200 Take the bus from Seibu-Chichibu Sta. on the Seibu Chichibu Line and get off at the Oganoyakuba bus stop. Transfer to the Sakamoto-bound bus, get off at Onouchikeikoku-iriguchi bus stop and walk approx. 20 min. www.nishichichibu.or.jp/hyouchuu/index.htm

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Fuupu & Kobayashi area of Yoriimachi, Osato-gun, Saitama 048-581-3012 (The Tourism Association of Yorii) 9:00-17:00 [Late Oct. to mid-Dec. *Orchards may close due to weather] Entry fee: ¥600 (free picking and take home oranges), orange clusters ¥200 Approx. 30-40 min. walk from Chichibu Railway Hagure Sta. http://yorii-kanko.jp/mikanyama.html

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Boasting an area of approx. 52,000 square meters, this is one of the largest rice terrace in Saitama Prefecture. It not only makes for beautiful scenery, it also serves as a stock of water. In the fall it is also worth seeing the blooming of 1.5 million Lycoris radiata bulbs planted on the footpaths between the rice fields.

Climbing magnificent Mt. Buko,

which has an elevation of 1,304

meters, is a popular activity.

Sometimes a sea of clouds is visible.

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1627 Menuma, Kumagaya City, Saitama　 048-588-1644 (Temple office) 10:00-16:30 [Reception: until 16:00]　 Entrance fee ¥700 Ride a bus from Kumagaya Sta. on Chichibu Railway or JR Takasaki Line for approx. 25 min., get off at Menuma Shoden-mae bus stop and walk a few min. www.ksky.ne.jp/~shouden/

2692-2 Oaza-hachigata, Yoriimachi, Osato-gun, Saitama 048-586-0315 (Hachigata Castle History Museum)　 9:30-16:30 Open every day, except when necessary for maintenance Free admission Approx. 25 min. walk from Yorii Sta. on Chichibu Railway, Tobu Tojo Line or JR Hachiko Line www.town.yorii.saitama.jp/site/rekishikan/kouenannai.html

Shodendo Hall is the main hall of Menuma Kangiin Shodenzan Temple with brilliantly-colored, ornate carvings. Come see the masterful carving technique which earned the hall its designation as a national treasure in July of 2012 and is said to be the pinnacle of early modern decorative architecture.

Remains of Hachigata Castle is a historic site in Yorii. One of the largest such sites in the Kanto region, the site was designated as a national historic site in 1932. Hachigata Castle is also designated as one of Japan's top 100 castle sites and has gathered attention as some of old castle ruins.

Menuma Kangiin Shodenzan Temple Shodendo HallDesignated National Treasure

Remains of Hachigata CastleOne of the Nationally designated historic sites

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A Touch of HistoryFree volunteer guides

available.

Restored and maintained

park and a history

museum on the premises.

Terasaka Rice Terrace is one of the largest in Saitama, which has many typi-cally Japanese rural landscapes.

The fantastic space of

"Terasaka Rice Terrace Firefly

Bonfire Festival" exists for one

night only in the summer.

Terasaka area, Oaza-yokoze, Yokozemachi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Approx. 15 min. walk from Yokoze Sta. on Seibu Chichibu Line www.yokoze.org

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To this day, the tower still

keeps time and sounds

four times a day.

Take a walk through Kashiya

Yokocho (Penny Candy Alley) and

sample various cheap snacks ♪

Museum conveying the

excitement and high spirits

of Kawagoe Festival.

The Time Bell Tower is a symbol of Kawagoe, conspicuously towering over the streets with kurazukuri-style houses. Heralding back to the days of the early Edo period, when it was used to tell time in the castle town of Kawagoe, the townspeople have grown fond of this bell tower.

Time Bell Tower, Symbol of Koedo (Traditional Town)

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is a popular tourist destination known for being home to a god of matchmaking. The towering large vermilion torii gate on the approach to the shrine is one of the largest wooden torii gates in Japan.

Kawagoe Festival is a nationally designated important intangible folk cultural property. Come visit Kawagoe Festival Museum to see how the culture has developed over the festival's more than 360-year history, adding Kawagoe-specific features.

Built in 830, Kawagoe Daishi Kita-in Temple has numerous nationally designated important cultural properties and buildings on its grounds, including the birthplace of Iemitsu Tokugawa and the powder room of Kasuga-no-Tsubone.

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, Home to a God of Matchmaking

A Touch of History at

Kawagoe Festival Museum

Kita-in TempleHousing Numerous Important Cultural Properties

The Sakurasaku Omamori

charm is a popular souvenir

Also come to see

the 500 Rakan statues!

Featuring streets where kurazukuri-style houses stand in a row, the Kawagoe area has the feel of a castle town. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Kawagoe, dotted with historic and cultural tourist spots.

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Walk the Streets of Koedo

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15-7 Saiwaicho, Kawagoe City, Saitama 049-227-8233 (Koedo Kawagoe Tourist Association) Approx. 15 min. walk from Hon-Kawagoe Sta. on Seibu Shinjuku Line or approx. 25 min. walk from Kawagoe Sta. on Tobu Tojo Line or JR Kawagoe Line www.koedo.or.jp/foreign/english/

2-11-3 Miyashitamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama 049-224-0589 (Shrine office) 9:00-17:00　 Open 365 days　 Free admission Ride a CO-EDO Loop Bus from Hon-Kawagoe Sta. on Seibu Shinjuku Line, get off at Hikawa Jinja-mae bus stop and walk a few min. Or, approx. 35 min. walk from Kawagoe Sta. on Tobu Tojo Line or JR Kawagoe Line www.kawagoehikawa.jp

2-1-10 Motomachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama 049-225-2727 [Apr. to Sep.] 9:30-18:30 (Last entrance at 18:00), [Oct. to Mar.] 9:30-17:30 (Last entrance at 17:00) 2nd & 4th Wed. (If a public holiday, the following day will be closed instead), Dec. 29-Jan. 1 *There are also some temporary closures. Entrance fee ¥300 (Adult) Approx. 15 min. walk from Hon-Kawagoe Sta. on Seibu Shinjuku Line or approx. 30 min. walk from Kawagoe Sta. on Tobu Tojo Line or JR Kawagoe Line www.kawagoematsuri.jp/English/

1-20-1 Kosenbamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama 049-222-0859 (Kita-In Temple Office) [Mar. 1 to Nov. 23] Weekdays 8:50-16:30, Sun. and Public holidays 8:50-16:50 [Nov. 24 to the end of Feb.] Weekdays 8:50-16:00, Sun. and Public holidays 8:50-16:20 None scheduled　 Admission ¥400 (Adult) Approx. 15 min. walk from Hon-Kawagoe Sta. on Seibu Shinjuku Line or approx. 20 min. walk from Kawagoe Sta. on Tobu Tojo Line or JR Kawagoe Line www.kawagoe.com/kitain/english/

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Shaped by the serpentine route of the Koma River, this flower field is beautiful through all four seasons. Known in particular for its red spider lilies in autumn, approx. 5.5-hectare grounds amass one of Japan's largest groups of the flower with 5 million bulbs.

Popular attractions include a washi paper demonstration tour and a washi papermaking experience tour. Doubling as the Ogawamachi Roadside Station, the local products section of the center also offers shopping for local vegetables, snacks, handicrafts and more.

This facility is more than 100 years old private house relocated and reconstructed into a hall for experiencing and interacting with rural life. Visitors can either make their own udon noodles (reservation required), or just purchase meals.

Visitors can take a tour to see approx. 1,300-year-old traditional methods for hand-making washi paper, or try for themselves. Also, take a soothing walk through the courtyard of the thatched roof papermaking house and take in the seasonal views.

Located in the forest around Heirinji Temple, Suisokuken no Mori (scenic area) once lied on the grounds of the Yasuzaemon Matsunaga, also known as the great tea master Jian in the Showa era. Since lent to the city free of charge, it has been opened as a place for learning about traditional Japanese culture.

Named for its resemblance to Arashiyama in Kyoto, the charm of Ranzan Valley is best enjoyed in autumn. The tranquility and pleasant air invite you to take a stroll down the well-maintained promenade.

Kinchakuda, one of Japan's biggest red spider lily fields Hand Papermaking Experience at

Saitama Craft Center

Washi no Sato Hand Papermaking and Seasonal Views

Learn about traditional culture at

Suisokuken no Mori Ranzan Valley, with Beautiful Kyoto-like Views

125-2 Komahongo, Hidaka City, Saitama 042-982-0268 (Kinchakuda Management Office) 8:30-17:15 End-of-year and New Year holidays Blooming period: ¥300 Parking lot: Fee charged.　 Approx. 15 min. walk from Koma Sta. on Seibu Ikebukuro Line www.kinchakuda.com

1220 Ogawa, Ogawamachi, Hiki-gun, Saitama　 0493-72-1220 [Experience] 10:00-12:00, 13:00-15:00 (Reservations are required for a group) Mon. (If a public holiday, the following day will be closed instead), the next day of holiday, Dec. 29-Jan. 3 Entrance fee ¥300, Washi paper hand-making experience from ¥280 Ride a bus from Ogawamachi Sta. on Tobu Tojo Line or JR Hachiko Line, get off at Dento Kogei Kaikan-mae bus stop and walk approx. 1 min. www.saitamacraft.com

720-1 Oaza-nishidaira, Tokigawamachi, Hiki-gun, Saitama 0493-67-0800 (Yasuragi Peace House Management Council) [Experience] 10:00-16:00, [Meal] 11:00-14:00 Tue., End-of-year and New Year holidays Udon making experience ¥2,000 [Reservation required] Ride a bus from Musashi-ranzan Sta. on Tobu Tojo Line, get off at Seseragi Bus Center bus stop and change buses. Get off at Tategu Kaikan-mae bus stop and walk approx. 2 min. www.town.tokigawa.lg.jp/forms/info/info.aspx?info_id=11571

441 Oaza-mido, Higashi Chichibu-mura, Chichibu-gun, Saitama 0493-82-1468 9:00-16:00 (Experience: until 15:00) Mon. (If a public holiday, the following day will be closed instead), Dec. 28-Jan. 3 Washi paper hand-making experience from ¥280 Ride a bus from Ogawamachi Sta. on Tobu Tojo Line or JR Hachiko Line, get off at Washinosato bus stop and walk approx. 3 min. www.washinosato.co.jp

Also very popular for

its hiking trail!

Come here to try Zen

meditation and get in touch

with traditional Japan.

Grills for barbecuing

also available!

1817-9 Shimonaguri, Hanno City, Saitama 042-979-1117　 9:00-16:30　 Open 365 days Large boat and dragon boat rentals ¥10,000, Canadian Canoe ¥2,000 (reservations required) Ride a bus from Hanno Sta. on Seibu Ikebukuro Line, get off at Sawarabinoyu bus stop and walk approx. 30 min. www.naguri-canoe.com

Enjoy paddling wooden canoes made at this atelier on Lake Naguri. Forget your daily troubles in the quiet lakeside of Lake Naguri, surrounded by tranquil mountains under blue skies.

Naguri Canoe Atelieron a Quiet Lakeside

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Extraordinary experiences await!

Yasuragi Peace House Experience and interact with a rural village house

Or make your own

canoe!

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Plenty of Other Sites!

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* Niiza * 1-20-12 Nobitome, Niiza City, Saitama 048-482-4004　 9:00-16:00 Wed. (If a public holiday, the following non-holiday will be closed instead), Dec. 28-Jan. 4　 Free admission Ride a bus from Hibarigaoka Sta. or Higashi-Kurume Sta. on Seibu Ikebukuro Line, or Shiki Sta. or Asakadai Sta. on Tobu Tojo Line, get off at Heirinji bus stop and walk approx. 1 min. www.city.niiza.lg.jp/map/niizashisuisokukennomori.html

* Ranzan * 2627 Kamagata, Ranzanmachi, Hiki-gun, Saitama 0493-81-4511 (Ranzan Tourism Association) Ride a bus from Musashi-ranzan Sta. on Tobu Tojo Line for approx. 10 min., get off at Kyuyochi-iriguchi bus stop and walk approx. 15 min. www.ranzan-kanko.jp/keikoku

巾着田

睡足軒の森

嵐山渓谷

埼玉伝統工芸会館やすらぎの家

和紙の里

名栗のカヌー工房

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Look at all the stylish

women!

Pick up that souvenir

or other items you're

looking for here.Omiya is called a shopping paradise, with Lumine Omiya which connected directly to the station and Omiya Rakuun, a commercial facility.

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Saitama Prefecture's Premier Shopping Destination Omiya

630 Nishikicho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Right outside JR Omiya Sta.

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Showcases tree pots, viewing stones, painting materials, historic materials and more with a focus on bonsai trees. The 8th World Bonsai Convention in Saitama is also scheduled in 2017 at the museum as a sub-venue.

Features exhibitions on Japan’s railway heritage and resources, as well as actual train carriages, parts, and models; hands-on workshops on railway history, fundamentals, structure and more.

The castle grounds are full of color, with cherry blossoms in spring and Yatsuhashi Bridge, a vermilion bridge stretching across an iris pond. There are events held year round, including a cherry blossom festival, Nagashibina, the doll memorial celebration, and more.

The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, SaitamaNext to the celebrated bonsai village

Drive a train at

THE RAILWAY MUSEUM!

Ruins restored at

Iwatsuki Joshi Park

2-24-3 Torocho, Kita-ku, Saitama City, Saitama 048-780-2091　 [Mar. to Oct.] 9:00-16:30 (Last admission: 16:00), [Nov. to Feb.] 9:00-16:00 (Last admission: 15:30) Thu. (Except public holidays), End-of-year and New Year holidays, Exhibit switching period　

Entrance fee ¥300 (Adult) Approx. 10 min. walk from Omiya-koen Sta. on Tobu Urban Park (Noda) Line or approx. 5 min. walk from Toro Sta. on JR Utsunomiya Line www.bonsai-art-museum.jp/en/

3-47 Onaricho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama 048-651-0088　 10:00-18:00 (Last admission: 17:30) Tue. (It may open during long school breaks), End-of-year and New Year holidays　 Entrance fee ¥1,000 (Adult) Approx. 1 min. walk from Tetsudo-Hakubutsukan Sta. on New Shuttle Line www.railway-museum.jp/en/

3-4 Ota, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama City, Saitama 048-757-9122 (Iwatsuki Joshi Park Management Office) 24 hours　 Open 365 days　 Free admission Approx. 23 min. walk from Iwatsuki Sta. on Tobu Urban Park (Noda) Line www.stib.jp/info/data/jyoushipark.html

Many lively events

are held here.

A bonsai-lovers'

paradise with visitors

from around the world!

The Saitama City Area is full of spots for shopping, arts, and Japanese culture. It offers the refinement as only city can!

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Railcar and steam

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Kawaguchi Autorace is the largest among the 6 racing tracks in Japan. Come and feel the exhilarating races with motorcycles roaring, sprinting at speed of 150 km/h!

It is a giant wisteria tree, famous for being very big and having more than 1,200 years, admired as the No.1 in the world. The flower clusters in full bloom may reach as much as 2 meters, and the beautiful wisteria purple of the flowers are fascinating.

Kawaguchi AutoraceLargest motorcycle racing track

The Wisteria in UshijimaNational Special Natural Plant

Auto Race

Historical Tours

Built in Bunmei era of Muromachi period, Oshijo Castle earned a reputation as a floating fortress when it withstood an attack at the end of the Sengoku period in the subjugation of the Kanto region by Hideyoshi Toyotomi.

Kanto's oldest grand shrine has been well protected by powerful supporters in each period, with the Kamakura shogunate rebuilding the main building and the Tokugawa shogunate contributing 400 koku to the shrine.

Remains of Oshijo Castle Once called one of Kanto's 7 greatest castles

Washinomiya ShrineKanto's oldest grand shrine

Soka Matsubara PromenadeNational scenic beauty place of “Oku no Hosomichi”

Rose Garden with 300 species and 4,800 rose bushes

Flower Park with a wide spread of flowers

Satte Gongendo cherry embankment, scenic spot in Satte

1-6-1 Washinomiya, Kuki City, Saitama 0480-58-0434 Reception hours for Shinto prayer 9:00-12:00, 13:00-16:30 (Sundays 9:30-)　 Open 365 days　 Free admission Approx. 8 min. walk from Washinomiya Sta. on Tobu Isesaki Line www.washinomiyajinja.or.jp

732-1 Oaza-kobariuchijuku, Inamachi, Kitaadachi-gun, Saitama (Chosei Shikou Kinen Park)　 048-721-2111 (Ina Town Office) 9:00-18:00 [Spring rose] Mid-May to early June [Autumn rose] Late Oct. to early Nov.　 Open 365 days Paid entry during spring rose season only ¥200 Approx. 10 min. walk from Uchijuku Sta. on NEW SHUTTLE Line www.town.saitama-ina.lg.jp.e.gw.hp.transer.com/0000000120.html

Capacity for 44,000!

Oshijo-Omotenashi

Armor Team is a

must-see, too!

As seen in the

anime Lucky Star!

Central & East Area

Outside the City

* Gyoda * * Kuki *

* Yashio ** Ina *

View

17-23 Honmaru, Gyoda City, Saitama (Gyoda City Folk Museum) 048-554-5911　 9:00-16:30 (Last entrance at 16:00) Mon. (Open if a holiday), the next day of holiday (Open if it falls on Sat. or Sun.), 4th Fri. (Open during themed exhibits and planned exhibits), End-of-year and New Year holidays　 Entrance fee ¥200　 Approx. 15 min. walk from Chichibu Railway Gyodashi Sta. or take a bus from Gyoda Sta. or Fukiage Sta. on JR Takasaki Line www.oshijo-omotenashi.com

2300-2 Kizone, Yashio City, Saitama (Nakagawa Yashio Flower Park) 048-996-1926 (Yashio City Tourism Association) 6:00-18:00 [Flowering peach tree] Early Mar. to early Apr., [Rape blossom] Early Mar. to mid-Apr., [Cosmos] End of Sep. to late Oct. Free admission　 Ride a bus from Yashio Sta. of Tsukuba Express, get off at Nakagawa Yashio Flower Park-iriguchi bus stop and walk approx. 5 min. www.genkiup-yashio.jp

5-21-1 Aoki, Kawaguchi City, Saitama 048-251-4376　 10:00-17:00 None scheduled　 Free admission A free shuttle bus operates from Nishi-Kawaguchi Sta. on JR Keihin-Tohoku Line and Minami-hatogaya Sta. of Saitama Railway. www.kawaguchiauto.jp/en/

* Kawaguchi *

This is a facility that provides information on the appeal of the city of Kasukabe. Visitors can learn about tourism, events, city government and more. There is also a section featuring Crayon Shin-chan, who serves as a guide to the town, so feel free to stop in.

786 Ushijima, Kasukabe City, Saitama (Tokaen) 048-752-2012　 8:00-18:00 [Late Apr. to early May] Entrance fee ¥1,000 (Adult) Approx. 10 min. walk from Fujino-ushijima Sta. on Tobu Urban Park (Noda) Line www.ushijimanofuji.co.jp/en/

1-3-4 Kasukabe, Kasukabe City, Saitama　 048-752-9090　 9:00-16:30 (Rentals: until 16:00) Mon. (If a public holiday, the following weekday will be closed instead), Dec. 29-Jan. 3

Admission: free Pedelec rental ¥300 (¥500 for longer than three hours.) Approx. 3 min. walk from Kasukabe Sta. on Tobu Isesaki Line or Urban Park (Noda) Line http://data.wagmap.jp/kasukabe/detail.php?i=30060

Park Walks

This Nakasendo Post Station conveys the atmosphere of Edo

Sakaecho, Soka City, Saitama (Big Bonsai Road) 048-922-0151 (Soka City Hall)　 24 hours　 Open 365 days Free admission Approx. 5 min. walk from Matsubaradanchi Sta. on Tobu Skytree Line

www.city.soka.saitama.jp/english/index.html

887-3 Uchigoma, Satte City, Saitama (Prefectural Gongendo Park) 0480-44-0873 (Gongendo Park Management Office) 24 hours [Cherry blossoms] Late Mar. to early Apr.　 Free admission

Approx. 30 min. walk from Satte Sta. on Tobu Nikko Line or approx. 25 min. walk from Minami-kurihashi Sta. www.satte-k.com

2F, Nakasendo Shukubakan, 1-11-19 Kotobuki, Okegawa City, Saitama　 048-778-3567 (Nakasendo Shukubakan)

Short walk from Okegawa Sta. on JR Takasaki Line www.okekan.com

Also a mother tree of

Kyushaku-fuji

wisteria in Japan.

View

* Kasukabe *

* Kasukabe *

* Soka * * Satte *

* Okegawa *

Big Bonsai Road

Okegawa prospered greatly as an Edo period agricultural products trading center. Many mercantile houses and inns still operate in the former Okegawa-juku (Okegawa post station), recalling the prosperity of the town's days as a post station.

View

Kasukabe Information CenterPuratto Kasukabe

川口オートレース

忍城址鷲宮神社

牛島の藤

ぷらっとかすかべ

中山道宿場町

草加松原

フラワーパークバラ園

幸手権現堂堤

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In a prefecture offering both natural and urban sites, each area of Saitama has developed its own regional cuisine. Here is a selection of 4 great dishes!

Saitama offers plenty of opportunities to get in touch with Japanese culture and nature! Get a more intimate look at Japan by trying on some traditional dress, baking sembei crackers, and many more cultural experiences.

Local Dishes

4-1-40 Yoshicho, Soka City, Saitama (Soka Sembei Ikedaya) 048-922-2061

10:00-16:00 Baking experience ¥300 (small children must be accompanied by parents or guardian) Approx. 7 min. walk from Yatsuka Sta. on Tobu Skytree Line soka-senbei.jp/free/taiken

220 Nagaru, Oganomachi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama (Chichibu Furusatomura)

0494-75-4065 9:00-18:00 [Reservation required] Soba making experience ¥2,300 Ride a bus for approx. 25 min. from Chichibu Railway Chichibu Sta., get off at Matsuida bus stop and walk approx. 5 min. www.chichibufurusatomura.co.jp

Hands-on Experience

Beloved by the locals, this katsudon dish features two large deep-fried pork cutlets atop a bowl of rice. This specialty combines the crisp, juicy pork cutlets in a secret recipe sauce.

WarajikatsuA Chichibu specialty

* Ogano *

Great for big eaters!

Being surrounded by rivers, the specialty in Kawagoe is unagi, or freshwater eel. The unagi is well marbled with a soft texture that you have to try at least once. There are numerous long-established unagi restaurants in Kawagoe City that date back to Edo times.

UnagiA Kawagoe specialty

* Kawagoe *

Each restaurant has its own

special twist on the flavor!

A recent Higashimatsuyama

yakitori specialty

The famous yakitori (pork) of Higashi-matsuyama is an original recipe of skewered meat of pig’s head, slowly and carefully grilled over charcoal fire. It is served with a spicy miso sauce, which combination is exquisite! Try it once, and you'll be hooked.

Yakitori (pork)Slow-cooked over a charcoal grill

* Higashi-matsuyama *

This local dish was created to commemorate the 1,300-year anniversary of the establishment of the former Koma County. Required ingredients are kimchi, locally grown vegetables from Hidaka, and ginseng.

Koma-nabe HotpotHealthy cuisine with local vegetables

* Hidaka *

Unaju with the perfect combination

of eel and sweet sauce!

Try on surprisingly

heavy samurai armor!

Have your picture taken in

a kimono!

In the Kawagoe area, there are many shops about that offer kimono rentals. With the traditional Japanese look of Streets with kurazukuri-style houses and Time Bell Tower, this is the spot to take your pictures! Walk around in a kimono and take your own photos.

Try on a kimono in a fitting traditional town setting

* Kawagoe *

With its many Sengoku period sites, you can try some armor on in Gyoda. There is one suit of adult size armor and one suit of child size armor available for parent and child to try on together.

Try out some armor and feel what it's like to be a warlord.

* Gyoda *

Other Experiences

Try farmwork with fruit picking

Bake your own Soka sembei crackers, the local specialtyThe real thing, from the source

Learn the art of making soba noodles

* Chichibu & Ogano * * Soka * * Ogano *

17-23 Honmaru, Gyoda City, Saitama (Gyoda City Folk Museum) 048-554-5911　 9:00-16:30 (Last admission: 16:00) [Apr. to June, Oct. to Nov.] Sun. & Hol.: 13:00-16:00 Entrance fee ¥200 (Adult), Armor wearing experience available for free (visitors to the museum only) Approx. 15 min. walk from Chichibu Railway Gyodashi Sta. www.city.gyoda.lg.jp/kyoiku/iinkai/sisetu/hakubutukan.html

14-5 Saiwaicho, Kawagoe City, Saitama 090-3524-8979 (Rental Kimono Vivian) 10:00-17:00 (Sun & Hol.: until 18:00) Tue. (The shop opens if Tuesday falls on 18th and closes the following Wednesday instead) Standard kimono (half-width sash) Women: from ¥2,160, Men: from ¥3,240 *Geisha/maiko plans and more also available Approx. 20 min. walk from Hon-Kawagoe Sta. on Seibu Shinjuku Line or approx. 30 min. walk from Kawagoe Sta. on Tobu Tojo Line or JR Kawagoe Line www.coedovivian.com/index.html

Vary by farm 0494-23-3557 (Chichibu Tourism Forest and Agriculture Association) Vary by farm [Aug. to Oct.] Vary by farm Around Seibu-Chichibu Sta. on Seibu Chichibu Line or Ohanabatake Sta. of Chichibu Railway www.cknk.jp

わらじかつ

うなぎ料理

豚のカシラ肉

高麗鍋

着付け体験甲冑

フルーツ狩り

草加せんべい

そば打ち

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One of Japan’s largest tree peony park

A row of cherry trees beautifully decorates the Kurome River

Mountain summit with the fragrance of wintersweetNational Special Natural Treasure

Ushijima no Fuji

Hill carpeted with Shibazakura

Ranzan ValleyColorful autumn foliage

Iris and Lavender Blue Festival

A safflower field colored bitter orange

Jomine Park Where rare light crimson winter cherry blossoms bloom

* Higashi-matsuyama *

* Asaka *

* Kasukabe *

* Chichibu *

* Kuki *

* Okegawa *

* Kamikawa *

* Nagatoro *

786 Ushijima, Kasukabe City, Saitama (Tokaen)　 048-752-2012　 8:00-18:00 (Late Apr. to early May) Entrance fee ¥1,000 (Adult) Approx. 10 min. walk from Fujino-ushijima Sta. on Tobu Urban Park (Noda) Line www.ushijimanofuji.co.jp/en/

38 Shobucho-niibori, Kuki City, Saitama (Around Kuki Iris General Office)

0480-21-8632 (Kuki City Tourism Association) 9:00-17:00 (During full bloom period) Free admission Ride a bus from Okegawa Sta. on JR Takasaki Line, get off at Joshi Ayameen-mae temporary bus stop and walk approx. 10 min. It’s also available to take a bus from Kuki Sta. on JR Utsunomiya Line, get off at Shobunakahashi bus stop and walk approx. 15 min. http://kuki.jpn.org/main/kankoukyoukai/syoubu/event/index.html

Hamasaki, Asaka City, Saitama 048-463-1904（Asaka City Industry Promotion Section） Approx. 5 min. walk from Kita-Asaka Sta. on JR Musashino Line www.asaka-sci.or.jp

Full bloom: Late Apr.

to early May

Full bloom: Mid-Apr. to early MayFull bloom: Late Mar.

to early Apr.

Full bloom: Mid-Apr. to early May

Full bloom: Mid-June

to late June

Full bloom: Early June to late June

Full bloom: Late Oct.

to early Dec.

Full bloom: Early Jan. to late Feb.

Saitama, abundant in nature, allows you to experience the four seasons. From flowers that create an atmosphere unique to Japan, such as Cherry blossom, Plum and Wisteria, to richly colored autumn leaves, there's spectacular scenery in every season.

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Iris and Lavender (Kuki) Winter cherry blossoms in Jomine Park

(Kamikawa)

Autumn foliage(Ranzan)

Full bloom: Late

Mar. to early Apr.

Full bloom: Mid-June to late June

Full bloom: Mid-Nov.

to early Dec.

Tree peony (Higashi-matsuyama)

Safflower (Okegawa)Cherry blossoms along Kurome River (Asaka)

Okegawa prospered as a trading center for agricultural products including safflowers and as a post station in the Edo period. Today a safflower festival is held there during the best flower viewing period, from mid to late June.

A park that features full facilities such as camping grounds, a restaurant, souvenir shop, barbecue area and viewing deck in addition to blooming seasonal flowers, making it perfect for families to enjoy.

* Ranzan *

CALENDAR

Full bloom: Mid-Apr.

to early May Full bloom: Early

June to late June

Cherry blossoms at Gongendo (Satte) Full bloom: Late-Mar.

to early Apr.

Shibazakura (Chichibu)

Full bloom: Mid-Apr.

to early May

Wisteria (Kasukabe)

Poppy (Minano)

Full bloom: Late Apr.

to early May Full bloom: Mid-May

to early June

Full bloom: Late

Oct. to early Dec.

Red spider lily(Hidaka)

Full bloom: Mid-Sep.

to late Sep.

Wintersweet (Nagatoro)

Full bloom: Early

Jan. to late Feb.

6360 Omiya, Chichibu City, Saitama (Hitsujiyama Park)　 8:00-17:00 (Fees required time) Flower season [Mid-Apr. to early May]　 Entry fee: ¥300 (Adult) Approx. 20 min. walk from Yokoze Sta. on Seibu Chichibu Line or approx. 20 min. walk from Chichibu Railway Ohanabatake Sta. http://navi.city.chichibu.lg.jp.e.qg.hp.transer.com/

1148-1 Oya, Higashi-matsuyama City, Saitama (Higashi-Matsuyama Peony Park) 0493-23-2221 8:30-17:30　 Entrance fee ¥500 (Adult) A shuttle bus operates from Higashi-matsuyama Sta. on Tobu Tojo Line (In service only when peonies are in bloom) www.higashimatsuyama-kanko.com/nwes/HP_english%20site_r.pdf

The Kurome River runs through the center of Asaka City. Jogging or walking on the promenade along the river is an enjoyable activity. The sight of the Kurome River reflecting the colors of the row of cherry trees and rape blossoms in full bloom in the spring is worth seeing.

2627 Kamagata, Ranzanmachi, Hiki-gun, Saitama 0493-81-4511 (Ranzan Tourism Association)　 Free admission

Ride a bus from Musashi-ranzan Sta. on Tobu Tojo Line for approx. 10 min., get off at Kyuyochi-iriguchi bus stop and walk approx. 15 min.

www.ranzan-kanko.jp

Around Agricultural Center, 4414 Kawataya, Okegawa City, Saitama 048-786-3211（Okegawa City Industry and Tourism Section） Entrance fee ¥100 (Safflower Picking Garden) Ride a city loop bus from Okegawa Sta. on JR Takasaki Line, get off at Nishi 24 Shogai Gakushu Center-iriguchi bus stop and walk approx. 3 min. www.city.okegawa.lg.jp

1766-1 Nagatoro, Nagatoromachi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama (Wintersweet garden is located near summit of Mt. Hodosan)

0494-66-3421　 Ropeway hours: 9:40-16:00 Ropeway [one-way] ¥480 (Adult) Approx. 20 min. walk from Chichibu Railway Nagatoro Sta. Approx. 5 min. by ropeway

www.hodosan-ropeway.co.jp

1277 Yanou, Kamikawamachi, Kodama-gun, Saitama

0495-77-0703 (Kamikawa Town Office Economy and Tourism Section)

Ride a bus from Honjo Sta. on JR Takasaki Line and get off at Kamiizumi Sogoshisho bus stop. Transfer to the town bus and get off at Jomine Koen bus stop.

www.kamikawa-kanko.com

ぼたん園

芝桜

牛島の藤

黒目川桜

あやめ・ラベンダーのブルーフェスティバル

城峯公園冬桜

ロウバイ

べに花畑

嵐山渓谷

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Full of interesting events, such as Saitama’s three big festivals, the “ChichibuYomatsuri Night Festival”, “Kawagoe Festival” and “Kuma gaya Fan Festival”. Enjoy events that you can’t find anywhere else!

Chichibu Yomatsuri, Night Festival One of Japan's top 3 hikiyama (float) festivals

Saika FestivalThe Asaka Citizen Festival - overflowing with love for the community

Kanasana Shrine is lively during the Japanese New Year and the daruma doll fair

Kumagaya Fan FestivalA passionate festival

Kawagoe Festivalheld by Hikawa Shrine

* Chichibu *

* Asaka *

* Sugito *

* Kamikawa *

* Kumagaya *

* Kawagoe *

Counted as one of Japan's 3 great float festivals along with Gion Festival in Kyoto and Takayama Festival in Hida. It is the Big Annual Festival of Chichibu Shrine, which enshrines several gods from the Chichibu region of Saitama Prefecture, and has a history of more than 300 years.

Features two venues, the Asaka venue and North Asaka venue, both of which offering various events such as Yosakoi Naruko dancing and fireworks. Events in which the local Asaka citizens participate in together.

Leading Hina doll production area, boasting nearly 400 years of tradition. This event from mid Februrary to early March features Japan's tallest Hina doll pyramid that is surprisingly tall in the main venue.

This is a festival in which 250 large, handmade lanterns are floated in the Furutone River. A belt of light from the lanterns completely fills about 1 kilometer of the river's surface. That wondrous scene has a beauty like that of the Milky Way.

This shrine is said to have been founded by Yamato Takeru during his eastern expedition. Mt. Mimuro and the area around it behind the hall of worship are enshrined as a deity. During the first three days of the new year, a great many people make their first shrine visit of the year at Kanasana Shrine and Daikofusho-ji Temple (Kanasana Daishi) and many visit them for the daruma doll fair.

A fan festival regularly held at Atago Yasaka Shrine. Referred to as Kanto's best Gion Festival for its dazzling display of 12 floats parading through the urban area with the Kumagaya musical accompaniment.

Luxurious floats are pulled around all day long, and when they pass each other, they compete in a spectacular hayashi performance (traditional Japanese orchestra) musical battle known as "hikkawase". Nationally designated as an important intangible folk cultural heritage.

1-1-2 Honcho, Konosu City, Saitama (Outsude of Elumi Konosu Shopping Mall Building) 048-540-3333 (Konosu Tourist Association) 10:00-21:00　 Free admission Directly connected to Konosu Sta. on JR Takasaki Line www.konosu-kanko.jp

Enjoying many types of dance is one of the best

parts!

The scenery of the sunset and floating

lanterns is breathtakingly

beautiful.

The platform with 1,830 Hina dolls is

the highlight!

This is a shrine of easy childbirth and

warding off evil.

Dates: Vigil on Dec. 2nd, festival on Dec. 3rd

Dates: 3rd Sat. & Sun. of Oct.

Dates: 1st Fri., Sat. & Sun. of Aug.

Dates: Annually on Sat.

& Sun. in early Aug.

Dates: Jan. 1, 2 & 3

Dates: Mid-Feb. to early Mar.

Dates: July 20 to 22

* Konosu *

EVENT

1-3 Banbamachi, Chichibu City, Saitama (Chichibu Shrine) 0494-22-0262 (Chichibu Shrine) Short walk from Chichibu Railway Chichibu Sta. http://navi.city.chichibu.lg.jp.e.qg.hp.transer.com/

This passionate festival continues from day

into the night!

The height of city festivals,

with an Edo feel!

Great rings of fireworks light the winter night skies.

Konosu Doll Festivalfeaturing Japan's highest hina doll pyramid

048-527-0002 (The Secretariat of Kumagaya Fan Festival Supporter's Association) Approx. 5 min. walk from Kumagaya Sta. on Chichibu Railway or JR Takasaki Line http://360.jp/blog/uchiwa/

Around urban areas of Kawagoe City, Saitama 049-222-5556 (Kawagoe Station Tourist Information Office) Short walk from Hon-Kawagoe Sta. on Seibu Shinjuku Line or approx. 10 min. walk from Kawagoe Sta. on Tobu Tojo Line or JR Kawagoe Line www.kawagoematsuri.jp/English/

The Furutone River Floating Lantern Festival features wondrous scenery

The riverbank of Furutone River, Sugitomachi, Kitakatsushika-gun, Saitama 0480-32-3719 (Furutone River Floating Lantern Festival Organizing Committee) Approx. 5 min. walk from the east exit of the Tobu-dobutsu-koen Sta. on Tobu Skytree Line www.kankou.sugito.info

750 Ninomiya, Kamikawamachi, Kodama-gun, Saitama 0495-77-4537　 Approx. 15 min. by car from Kodama Sta. on JR Hachiko Line. It's also available to take a bus from Tansho Sta. on JR Hachiko Line for approx. 15 min., get off at Shinshuku bus stop and walk approx. 20 min. www.kamikawa-kanko.com

Asaka City, Saitama 048-463-2645 (Asaka Citizen Festival Organizing Committee) http://saikasai.com

秩父夜祭

川越まつり

熊谷うちわ祭

古利根川流灯まつり

鴻巣びっくりひな祭り

金鑚神社

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OmiyaOmiyaKawagoeKawagoe

ShinjukuShinjuku

IkebukuroIkebukuro

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NagatoroNagatoro Tobu Urban Park (Noda) LineNEW SHUTTLETobu Nikko Line

Saitama Railway

Keikyu Line

Tobu Isesaki Line

Tobu Skytree Line

Musashino Line

Keisei LineSobu Main Line

Narita Line

Keisei Narita SKY ACCESS Line

Tokyo MonorailYamanote Line

Chuo LineSeibu

Shinjuku Line

Ome Line

Tobu Ogose Line

Seibu Ikebukuro Line

Itsukaichi Line

Hachiko Line

Chichibu Railway

Tobu Tojo Line

Seibu Chichibu Line

Kawagoe Line

Takasaki Line Utsunomiya Line

Joetsu Shinkansen /Hokuriku Shinkansen

Joban Expressway

Tomei Expressway

Chuo Expressway

Ken-o Expressway

TohokuExpressway

Kitakanto Expressway

Kan-etsu Expressway

Joshin-etsu Expressway

CHIBA

SAITAMA

TOKYO

Shinkansen JR LinesSeibu LineTobu Line

Other Private Railways LineNEW SHUTTLE

Chichibu & North AreaWest AreaCentral & East Area

Special train and bus deals!

Tourist offices by area

For KawagoeSaitama City

Kawagoe

ChichibuFor Saitama City

SEIBU Rail Pass

KAWAGOE DISCOUNT PASS

TOKYO Wide Pass

SEIBU Railway www.seibu-group.co.jp/railways/tourist/english/

TOBU Railway www.tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/

East Japan Railway

www.jreast.co.jp/e/

Discount round-trip passes between Seibu-Shinjuku Sta. or Takadanobaba Sta. and Hon-Kawagoe Sta. on sale.

Special discount round-trip passes from Ikebukuro Sta. to Kawagoe Sta. or Kawagoeshi Sta.

Ride freely on JR Shinkansen, limited express, express, local trains, etc. within Kanto area for 3 days.

630 Nishikicho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama 048-644-1144　 9:00-19:00 (Tourist association staff’s normal working hours: 10:00-18:30, with break from 13:30-14:30) Inside JR Omiya Sta.　 www.stib.jp/e/

Address　 Tel. No.　 Hours [Period]　 Closed　 Fee/Price　 Access　 URLShopping image photo by iStock

24-9 Wakitamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama 049-222-5556　 9:00-17:00 Near the Tojo Line ticket gate in Kawagoe Sta. on JR Kawagoe Line and Tobu Tojo Line www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/kawagoe_city.html

1-16-15 Nosakamachi, Chichibu City, Saitama 0494-21-2277　 [Nov.-Mar.] 9:00-17:00, [Apr.-Oct.] 9:00-17:30 Approx. 1 min. walk from Seibu-Chichibu Sta. on Seibu Chichibu Line www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/spot/tic/chichibu.html

Omiya Tourist Information Center

Kawagoe City Kawagoe Station Tourist Information Office

Chichibu Tourist Information Center Wi-Fi

*This publication is current as of January 2016.*The prices listed in this brochure include tax.

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