Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine by night in 2019
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine by night: the illuminous “Hikaru Kawa”, glistening river. Legend reports that the Iruma River used to glisten at night. And the source was the Hikawa God… Kawagoe… Read more »
Category: Summer in Saitama
Visiting Ranzan Lavender Festival
Visiting Ranzan Lavender festival at Sennen no Sono Lavender field. Visiting Ranzan Lavender Festival Third time’s a charm – or so I had hoped when I visited Sennen no Sono… Read more »
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Saitama Summer Seasonal Outdoor Pools 2019
Saitama Pools ~ In about a month’s time more than a dozen summer outdoor pools will open for the 2019 season. Below is a round up of 19 of Saitama’s… Read more »
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Ranzan Valley BBQ area on Tsuki River
Review of the Ranzan Valley Barbecue Area on the Tsuki River Ranzan Valley barbecue area is a popular riverside day camp destination in the scenic area of the rural Hiki… Read more »
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Chichibu Muse Park | OGANO
Chichibu Muse Park is a sprawling recreational space in the hills of Ogano. It offers stunning views of the surrounding valleys and mountains, including Mt Buko. There are many sections… Read more »
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Riverside Kurakake Barbecue Site | HIGASHIMATSUYAMA
Kurakake barbecue site, also known as Kurakake Clear Stream Village or Kurakake Seiryu no Sato in Japanese, is a riverside barbecue spot in Higashimatsuyama. The area has been used for… Read more »
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Kore ga kakigori aka Korekaki| KAWAGOE
Kakigori is shaved ice. It is typically associated with festivals stalls or food vans at events. However, in recent years there has been an increase in cafes or restaurants that… Read more »
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Nagatoro’s Hodosan Ropeway | CHICHIBU
The Hodosan ropeway offers not only magnificent views, but a shortcut to the top of Mt Hodo (Hodosan). Mt Hodo is a vibrant mountain in Nagatoro Town, a picturesque and… Read more »
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Rice Field Art and Ancient Lotus: Kodai Hasu No Sato | GYODA
Rice Field Art, Ancient Lotus, Cherry Blossoms, Observation Tower, Nature Hall, Winter Illumination and Park (with small playground) at Kodai Hasu no Sato in Gyoda The city of Gyoda was… Read more »
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Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park | TOKOROZAWA
Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park is one of Saitama’s better known attractions. It has been around for a long time and given its proximity to Tokyo and other popular tourist areas,… Read more »
