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

Top Things to do in Saitama Prefecture

Top Hotels in Saitama Prefecture

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What to do and see in Saitama Prefecture, Kanto: The Best Historic Sites

October 15, 2021 Etsuko Causey

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. Tantoku Garden

1-8-2 Rokkemmachi, Kawagoe 350-0041 Saitama Prefecture +81 49-224-9115 [email protected] http://tantoku.jp/

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80%

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5.0 based on 5 reviews

The old family in Kawagoe from about 150 years ago are still holding this residence and garden. "Tantokuteien"is a Traditional Japanese dry landscape garden and one of the popular tourist spot. A landlady welcomes you and serves you "Matcha green tea"and"Japanese sweets"as an option. The property is within walking distance of a major shopping area and famous tourist spot in Kawagoe.

2. Seishido Seikutei

110-1 Okiai, Fukaya 366-0837 Saitama Prefecture +81 48-571-0341 http://www.city.fukaya.saitama.jp/kanko/kanko/seisido_seifutei/1391497434025.html

Excellent

35%

Good

55%

Satisfactory

10%

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4.5 based on 20 reviews

3. Yanase Villa

437 Sakanoshita, Tokorozawa 359-0012 Saitama Prefecture +81 4-2944-2009 https://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=1258&lang=ja

Excellent

50%

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4.5 based on 2 reviews

4. Kawagoejyo Honmaru Palace

2-13-1 Kuruwamachi, Kawagoe 350-0053 Saitama Prefecture +81 49-222-5399 [email protected] http://museum.city.kawagoe.saitama.jp/hommaru

Excellent

19%

Good

42%

Satisfactory

35%

Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 176 reviews

5. Yomei-ji Burial Mound

Shimomurakimi Tanida, Hanyu 348-0006 Saitama Prefecture

Excellent

Good

100%

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4.0 based on 2 reviews

6. Toyoshimaya

2-1-16 Seiji, Sugito-machi, Kitakatsushika-gun 345-0025 Saitama Prefecture

Excellent

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4.0 based on 1 reviews

7. Historic House of Old Yoshida Family

424 Suguro, Ogawa-machi, Hiki-gun 355-0336 Saitama Prefecture +81 493-73-0040

Excellent

50%

Good

17%

Satisfactory

33%

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4.0 based on 6 reviews

8. Hachigata Castle Remains

Hachigata, Yorii-machi, Osato-gun 369-1224 Saitama Prefecture http://www.town.yorii.saitama.jp/site/rekishikan/kouenannai.html

Excellent

15%

Good

46%

Satisfactory

38%

Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 39 reviews

9. Sugiyama Castle Ruin

Sugiyama, Ranzan-machi, Hiki-gun 355-0211 Saitama Prefecture

Excellent

31%

Good

46%

Satisfactory

23%

Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 13 reviews

10. Japan Brick Museum Old Brick Factory

28-10 Joshikimen, Fukaya 366-0029 Saitama Prefecture +81 48-577-4501 http://www.city.fukaya.saitama.jp/kanko/rekishi/bunkazai/1434697261895.html

Excellent

20%

Good

53%

Satisfactory

20%

Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 15 reviews

Location: Saitama Prefecture

Top Things to do in Saitama Prefecture

Top Hotels in Saitama Prefecture

Countries

What to do and see in Saitama Prefecture, Kanto: The Best Historic Sites

1. Tantoku Garden

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2. Seishido Seikutei

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3. Yanase Villa

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4. Kawagoejyo Honmaru Palace

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5. Yomei-ji Burial Mound

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6. Toyoshimaya

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7. Historic House of Old Yoshida Family

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8. Hachigata Castle Remains

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9. Sugiyama Castle Ruin

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10. Japan Brick Museum Old Brick Factory

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