Location: Saitama Prefecture

Kanto, Japan

Japanese transcription(s)

• Japanese: 埼玉県

• Rōmaji: Saitama-ken

Country: Japan

Region: Kantō

Island: Honshu

Capital: Saitama

Government

• Governor: Kiyoshi Ueda

Area

• Total: 3,798.08 km (1,466.45 sq mi)

Area rank: 39th

Population (October 1, 2014)

• Total: 7,237,734

• Rank: 5th

• Density: 1,893.82/km (4,905.0/sq mi)

ISO 3166 code: JP-11

Districts: 8

Municipalities: 63

Flower: Primrose (Primula sieboldii)

Tree: Keyaki (Zelkova serrata)

Bird: Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto)

Website: www.pref.saitama.lg.jp

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The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in Saitama Prefecture, Kanto

April 30, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県, Saitama-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region. The capital is the city of Saitama.
Restaurants in Saitama Prefecture

1. Chichibu Fudasho Pilgrimage

1-16-15 Nosakamachi 2F, Chichibu 368-0033 Saitama Prefecture +81 494-25-1170 [email protected] http://www.chichibufudasho.com/

Excellent

42%

Good

47%

Satisfactory

11%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 53 reviews

Chichibu Fudasho pilgrimage is a course that passes through the serene and scenic mountains villages with 34 temples of Buddhism with around 100 km. With its roots allegedly traced back in 1234 allegedly, Kannon Reijo, which means “hallow ground of Diety of Mercy” that always evokes the ambience of past time and is spread in Chichibu City, Yokoze Machi, Ogano Machi, and Minano Machi. Since the 17th century, the faith in Kannon has become the emotional bridge to most Japanese when people used to pilgrim to Chichibu Fudasho to enjoy the journey, both physically and emotionally. We hope you to visit Chichibu Fudasho with no pressure, just like how the people of the time enjoyed it.

2. Kitain Temple 500 Rakan

1-20-1 Kosembamachi Kitain Temple Area, Kawagoe 350-0036 Saitama Prefecture +81 49-222-0859 http://www.kawagoe.com/kitain/history-culturalasset/500arhat/

Excellent

50%

Good

50%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6 reviews

3. Tsumasaka Toge no Jizo

Kaminaguri, Hanno 357-0111 Saitama Prefecture

Excellent

Good

100%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1 reviews

4. 18 Pounds Cannon

1-12-24 Honcho, Kawaguchi 332-0012 Saitama Prefecture +81 48-222-4343 http://www.masuko.com/company/taihou.html

Excellent

13%

Good

50%

Satisfactory

38%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 8 reviews

5. Shizuka Gozen Tomb

1-2-10 Kurihashichuo, Kuki 349-1102 Saitama Prefecture http://www.kurihashi-guide.jp/cn_tour_guide/sizuka.html

Excellent

25%

Good

38%

Satisfactory

38%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 8 reviews

6. Water Bird Object

4-1-1 Lake Town Lake Town Outlet, Koshigaya 343-0828 Saitama Prefecture

Excellent

Good

75%

Satisfactory

25%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 4 reviews

7. Warabe Copper Figures

National Route 125, Gyoda 361-0000 Saitama Prefecture +81 48-556-1111 https://www.city.gyoda.lg.jp/15/04/12/ukisiro/dou_ningyou/dou_ningyou.html

Excellent

Good

100%

Satisfactory

Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1 reviews

8. Statue of Osensan

2 Takasago, Soka 340-0015 Saitama Prefecture

Excellent

10%

Good

35%

Satisfactory

45%

Poor

10%

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 20 reviews

9. Shobunuma no Sammenroppi no Batokannon

Muneoka, Shiki 353-0008 Saitama Prefecture

Excellent

Good

67%

Satisfactory

33%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 3 reviews

10. Seinenshiki Hassho no Chi Statue

4-21 Chuo, Warabi 335-0004 Saitama Prefecture http://www.city.warabi.saitama.jp/hp/menu000004600/hpg000004590.htm

Excellent

17%

Good

17%

Satisfactory

67%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 6 reviews

Location: Saitama Prefecture

Top Things to do in Saitama Prefecture

Top Hotels in Saitama Prefecture

Countries

The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in Saitama Prefecture, Kanto

1. Chichibu Fudasho Pilgrimage

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2. Kitain Temple 500 Rakan

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3. Tsumasaka Toge no Jizo

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4. 18 Pounds Cannon

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5. Shizuka Gozen Tomb

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6. Water Bird Object

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7. Warabe Copper Figures

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8. Statue of Osensan

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9. Shobunuma no Sammenroppi no Batokannon

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10. Seinenshiki Hassho no Chi Statue

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