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Things to do in Saitama

Things to do in Saitama – There is a huge selection of things to do, experience and see in Saitama, which is near Tokyo. There are approximately 700 places and events included on this blog, with even more in the pipeline.

This is the main category for the blog, so there are more than 200 posts in this category. You can also use the drop down boxes on the menu to further reduce the number of posts by subcategories such as “see“, “play” “eat“, “events” and “stay“. You can use tags to find even more specific groups of posts. For example, if you are looking for festivals you can use the “festival” tag.

You will find Tokyo and other areas in the Kanto area and beyond in the main travel category.

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Things you can do this summer in Saitama Prefecture

2022-07-01
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2022-07-01
In: In Season Now, Play in Saitama, Summer in Saitama, Things to do in Saitama
With: 0 Comments

Summer in Saitama 2022 – In 2020 and 2021 summer was quite different to life before the pandemic. And although we are still in the shadow of the pandemic in 2022, life does feel somewhat more ‘normal’ than the past two years. For example, several water play areas and poolsRead More →

Kato Dairy Farm sign with tractor out front

Renowned for its dairy produce: Kato Farm in Hidaka

2022-05-23
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2022-05-23
In: Eat in Saitama, ZOO / FARM
With: 1 Comment

To me, Kato Farm in Hidaka is a farm for the foodies, rather than the kiddies! It is a dairy farm that is quite small and, frankly, quite lackluster. But there is a reason their produce has won numerous awards over the years. They produce and sell premium milk andRead More →

June Saitama things to do in the rainy season in Saitama Prefecture, Japan

15 fun things to do and see in June

2022-05-10
By: L M N
On: 2022-05-10
In: Summer in Saitama, Things to do in Saitama
With: 2 Comments

June Saitama 2022~ the annual list of 15 things to do in June in Saitama! This post was adapted in 2021 for the “new normal”. As that is still the situation in 2022, the post reflects that. But the 2022 list has several new ideas, to keep the post freshRead More →

Cosmos Arena Fukiage poppies in spring, cosmos in autumn

Stunning fields of Cosmos in Konosu

2022-05-06
By: L M N
On: 2022-05-06
In: Autumn in Saitama, Spring in Saitama, Things to see in Saitama, ZOO / FARM
With: 6 Comments

Information for the Poppies and Nadeshiko flowers in May and the Cosmos in October at Konosu’s Cosmos Arena Fuikage. Cosmos Arena Fukiage On the flood lands of the Arakawa river, millions of flowers grow annually in front of the Cosmos Arena Fukiage. Cosmos Arena Fukiage is a municipal sports facilityRead More →

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Updated: Golden Week in Saitama Prefecture, 2022

2022-04-20
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2022-04-20
In: Things to do in Saitama
With: 1 Comment

Golden Week was practically a non event in 2021. As we were approaching the Olympics, the Japanese Government were being particularly cautious. Thus, very few events were on. In 2022, things still aren’t back to normal, but there are more events on than last year. But, unfortunately, in order toRead More →

Koaze River cherry blossoms and canola flower Konami

Off the beaten path cherry blossoms in Kawagoe

2022-03-30
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2022-03-30
In: Cherry blossoms, Local Kawagoe, Things to do in Saitama
With: 2 Comments

Off the beaten path cherry blossoms and canola flowers along the Koaze River in Kawagoe. Kawagoe has dozens of cherry blossom spots. Many of them I have already introduced on the blog. But there are many more to share! Moreover, most of the ones I have left to share areRead More →

Horse Care Garden a stable for retired horses in Tokigawa, Hiki, Saitama

Tokigawa Horse Care Garden Stable

2022-02-06
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2022-02-06
In: Things to do in Saitama, ZOO / FARM
With: 1 Comment

If you’ve been to the natural outdoor ice rink in Tokigawa, you have no doubt seen the stable you have to pass to access the skate rink. If you haven’t yet been to the natural ice rink – here’s another reason to get there this season! Because the “Tokigawa HorseRead More →

Omiya Park Cherry Blossoms

Omiya Park Cherry Blossoms 2022

2022-01-13
By: L M N
On: 2022-01-13
In: Cherry blossoms, Things to do in Saitama
With: 1 Comment

Omiya Park Cherry Blossoms in 2022 – Omiya Park is a popular spot for locals, tourists and expats alike to enjoy hanami, cherry blossom viewing. Its proximity to Tokyo on top of the stunning scenery and lively atmosphere is one of the big draws of this annual festival which attractsRead More →

Numakage ice rink

Numakage Ice Rink 2021 – 2022

2021-11-22
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2021-11-22
In: Things to do in Saitama, Winter in Saitama
With: 1 Comment

Numakage Ice Rink – Each year, the summer pool in Numakage park, Minami Ward, is transformed into an 1800 square meter outdoor ice rink during the winter months. The rink opens late on weekends. If you just want to observe people skating you can enter the rink area for free.Read More →

illumination this weekend in saitama

10 places for Night Illumination in the Winter of 2021 ~ 2022

2021-11-21
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2021-11-21
In: Best of Saitama, Night Illumination, Things to do in Saitama
With: 1 Comment

Ten places for night illumination in Saitama Prefecture in the winter of 2021 / 2022. Despite the fact the vast majority of night illumination events went ahead during the pandemic in 2020 – 2021, this winter (2021 / 22) several places have opted out of winter illumination. Thankfully, although someRead More →

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