Tourist Information of Saitama

The Chichibu Night Festival, held in December in Chichibu, is one of Japan's three major float festivals and has been designated as an important intangible folk cultural property of the country. The magnificent sight of the brave floats that have been part of the traditional festival since the Edo period is a must-see. Chichibu soba noodles have a strong texture and aroma, and each soba restaurant has its own unique taste that everyone can enjoy. One of the must-see attractions in Nagatoro tourism is the river rafting, where you can enjoy the dynamic scenery while going down the Arakawa River on a wooden boat with unique shaped rocks on both sides. You can also experience the thrill at the rapids.

Kasukabe is the setting of the national anime "Crayon Shin-chan," and since it is the town where the author, Mr. Usui, lived, real supermarkets and department stores appear as models in the anime. Shin-chan is also used as an image character, so you can see the Nohara family everywhere, such as on guide maps and tourist information centers placed in front of the station. Koshigaya, centered around Lake Town, has many experiential facilities such as the only "indoor skydiving" in Japan and a trampoline specialty facility called "Jumper World Trampoline," where you can play all day without getting bored.

In Hanno, the recommended tourist spot is the "Akebono Children's Forest Park," where you can enjoy mysterious buildings that make you feel like you're in a Nordic fairy tale world, as well as rich nature. Tokorozawa is known as the birthplace of aviation because Japan's first airport was established there. The Tokorozawa Aviation Museum at the Tokorozawa Aviation Park is a highly recommended tourist spot for airplane enthusiasts, as it has plenty of experiential facilities.

Omiya is known as a city where you can experience history and culture, and it offers unique facilities where you can have valuable experiences. There are many popular tourist spots that both children and adults can enjoy, such as the "Railway Museum," which excites even those who are not railway fans, the "Omiya Bonsai Art Museum," and the "Museum of History and Folklore." Urawa is an area with a long history that prospered as a post town during the Edo period and was bustling as a market during the Warring States period. It is a modern city that is undergoing redevelopment, where you can enjoy a sophisticated atmosphere and a stylish city fusion.

In the former town of Kawagoe, there is an area called "Kashiya Yokocho" where candy has been made since the early Meiji period. About 20 stores sell nostalgic candies and rice crackers. As it was an important transportation hub during the Edo period, it prospered as a castle town, and many historical buildings such as castle ruins, shrines, and temples remain, making it a designated historical city by the country. Higashimatsuyama is also known as the town of yakitori, with about 50 yakitori shops scattered around the station, making it a recommended spot for foodies.

Fukaya has the "Kashima Kofun Group," consisting of over 100 ancient tombs, which is an area where famous ancient tombs are concentrated nationwide. There are a variety of ancient tombs that even people who don't know much about them can enjoy, so it is perfect for history lovers. Gyoda became famous overnight as the stage for "Nobou no Shiro," which depicts the water attack on Ishida Mitsunari's ninja castle. It has been a wheat-producing area since ancient times, and unique B-class gourmet foods such as "fly" and "jellyfly" have been loved as snacks since before the war. Kumagaya, the hottest place in Japan, is particularly cool in natural sightseeing spots.