Information for the 2026 – 2027 season at Sayama Ski Resort / Indoor Snowboarding and Skiing Ground, with children’s snow park in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, right next to Tokyo. Saitama Prefecture does not have any natural ski slopes, but we have an indoor ski resort in Sayama ski resort,Read More →
Every year Tobu Zoo and amusement park puts on a fantastic night illumination show for the winter months. It is one of the better known, and larger, night illumination displays. In both 2020 and 2021, it was actually one of only a handful of places that had their winter illumination. ThisRead More →
Menuma Shodenzan is one of Saitama Prefecture’s most important historic temples and home to the National Treasure Shodendo Hall. Often compared to the famous shrines of Nikko for its intricate carvings and vibrant decorative details, the temple offers visitors the chance to admire remarkable Edo-period craftsmanship while exploring its peacefulRead More →
October 2026 – Like the summer holiday months, October has a huge selection of events on annually. It is a month for traditional and / or Autumn festivals, Yosakoi and Halloween events. There are also several firework displays and international fairs. In addition, you can enjoy many flea and foodRead More →
Halloween returns to Misato this October as Niodori Park transforms into a sea of costumes, treats, and spooky fun. The Misato Halloween Fes 2026 invites children and adults alike to join a lively afternoon of parades, performances, workshops, food trucks, and Halloween-themed activities, all just steps from Misato Chuo Station.Read More →
Jomine Park in the unassuming Kamikawa Town in the North of Saitama. It is one of Japan’s most famous winter cherry blossoms spots. Moreover, it is one of only a handful of places in Japan where you can see red maple leaves and cherry blossoms at the same time. TheRead More →
Information for the annual “Fukaya Halloween”. Please note there is no tsume-hodai this year, but they have alternative activities again at Roadside Station Okabe. Fukaya has becoming an increasingly popular place due to the opening of Fukaya Hanazono Premium outlets almost two years ago. But while Fukaya Hanazono Premium OutletsRead More →
The Kawagoe Festival is one of the largest and best Autumn Festivals in all of Japan. Moreover, the festival is an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan. In addition, the Yama, Hoko, Yatai float festivals are an UNESCO cultural heritage. The festival started at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine in 1648 afterRead More →
One of Saitama’s largest and most beloved autumn festivals is set to return this October. After last year’s special two-day edition, the Tokorozawa Festival will return to just one day in 2026, taking place on Sunday, 11th October as a one-day celebration of local culture and community spirit. The streetsRead More →
Le Jardin Secret is a stunning rose garden at a private residence in Kumagaya City. According to the owner there are approximately 1200 roses and many other flowers in the garden. Each year at the end of spring and start of summer, they have a “rose festival”. Moreover, they haveRead More →