What to do and see in Saitama, Kanto: The Best Sights & Landmarks

May 19, 2021 Renato Branum

Discover the best top things to do in Saitama, Japan including Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine, Musashidai Rokuten Shrine, Omiya Bonsai Village, Jion-ji Temple Kannon, Yayoi Habitation site, Jionji Temple Genju Tower, Saitama Stadium 2002, NACK5 Stadium Omiya, Tsuki Shrine, Hikawa Nyotai Shrine.
Restaurants in Saitama

1. Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine

1-407 Takahanacho, Omiya-Ku, Saitama 330-0803 Saitama Prefecture +81 48-641-0137 http://musashiichinomiya-hikawa.or.jp
Excellent
44%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 441 reviews

Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine

Reviewed By marfield49 - Singapore, Singapore

In the midst of a concrete Omiya, embarking on the 2km, tranquil tree-lined route towards Hikawa Shrine was truly a lovely journey of peace and reflection. And in autumn in late Nov, the tree colors were a sight to behold. Two tori gates marked the head and end of the route. The shrine complex is huge but understated. There's a water trough upfront for visitors to "purify" oneself before entering the compound) You can get instructions at the tourist booth at Omiya mall when you come out of the train station. An extra perk for us was that many families were celebrating the 753 festival in which 5yro boys and 3 & 7yro girls were dressed in their formal kimono best to celebrate their rte of passage.

2. Musashidai Rokuten Shrine

1752 Oto, Iwatsukiku, Saitama 339-0014 Saitama Prefecture +81 48-799-1014
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
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0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Musashidai Rokuten Shrine

3. Omiya Bonsai Village

267-1 Bonsaicho, Kita-ku, Saitama 331-0805 Saitama Prefecture https://www.city.saitama.jp/006/014/010/003/013/p047067.html
Excellent
41%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 81 reviews

Omiya Bonsai Village

Omiya Bonsai Village is an area encompassing 6 Bonsai gardens, located in the north of Tokyo, accessible within 30 minutes by train. Known as the mecca of bonsai, Omiya Bonsai Village is visited by numerous bonsai lovers not only from all over Japan but also all over the world. Omiya Bonsai Village was formed around 1925 by bonsai gardeners who moved from Tokyo due to the damage caused by the Great Kanto Earthquake. Today, there are 6 bonsai gardens in Omiya Bonsai Village. You may discover the distinctive characteristics of each bonsai gardener by browsing their collections and elaborate works. *Mansei-en: Moved to Omiya in 1925, *Kyuka-en: Since 1929, *Toju-en: Since 1931, *Fuyo-en: Since 1939, *Seikou-en: Moved to Omiya in 1943, *Shosetsu-en: Since 1977. Come and explore the magical beauty of bonsai in Omiya Bonsai Village!

Reviewed By joelsD3259UM

Visiting Saitama was an incredible experience made better by swinging by the Bonsai Museum. Mind blowing collection of trees and history in a quiet and calming location. Could have easily spent the whole day there sitting and enjoying the ambiance.

4. Jion-ji Temple Kannon

139 Jionji, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama 339-0009 Saitama Prefecture +81 48-794-1354
Excellent
25%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 4 reviews

Jion-ji Temple Kannon

5. Yayoi Habitation site

4-219 Takahanacho, Omiyaku, Saitama 330-0803 Saitama Prefecture
Excellent
7%
Good
64%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
0%
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0%
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Yayoi Habitation site

6. Jionji Temple Genju Tower

Omotejionji, Iwatsukiku, Saitama 339-0008 Saitama Prefecture
Excellent
0%
Good
90%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Jionji Temple Genju Tower

7. Saitama Stadium 2002

500 Nakanoda, Midori-Ku, Saitama 336-0972 Saitama Prefecture +81 48-812-2002 http://www.stadium2002.com/index.php
Excellent
31%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 264 reviews

Saitama Stadium 2002

Reviewed By ManabuYama9uch1

日本でも有数なキャパシティを誇るサッカー専用スタジアムです。 最寄り駅の浦和美園駅からスタジアムまでに行く際、サッカー関連のグラフィックやアートが沢山あり、それだけでもテンションが上がります。 サッカーに興味がない人でも、スタジアムに行くだけで楽しいと思います。 This exclusive stadium has a huge capacity in Japan. The road has a many graphics and arts relation of soccer from nearest station to the stadium probably getting higher exciting. If not interested in soccer but just going to the stadium then will have a fun!

8. NACK5 Stadium Omiya

4 Takahanacho Omiya-ku, Saitama 330-0803 Saitama Prefecture +81 48-644-7950 http://stadium.nack5.co.jp/
Excellent
36%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 104 reviews

NACK5 Stadium Omiya

9. Tsuki Shrine

3-17-25 Kishicho, Urawa-ku, Saitama 330-0064 Saitama Prefecture +81 48-822-2254 http://www.stib.jp/info/data/tsuki.html
Excellent
29%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 163 reviews

Tsuki Shrine

10. Hikawa Nyotai Shrine

2-17-1 Miyamoto Midiri-ku, Saitama 336-0916 Saitama Prefecture +81 48-874-6054 http://genbu.net/data/musasi/nyotai_title.htm
Excellent
16%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 32 reviews

Hikawa Nyotai Shrine

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