Things to Do

Saitama Parks & Gardens

Satte Gongendo Cherry Embankment

Enjoy Beautiful Scenes Full of Flowers Through Every Season at This Park

Saitama / Parks & Gardens / Flowers

• 1 Jun 2016

  A day return trip to view beautiful “Annabelle hydrangeas” at Gongendo Park·Satte city of Saitama Prefecture.

  From Tokyo · Asakusa Station and take Tobu Skytree Line about 50 minutes will lead you to “Gongendo Park” at Satte city of Saitama Prefecture, where is famous for it's seasonal flowers.

• 10 Mar 2016

  【Saitama・Satte City】 Day trip at Gongendo Park to see 1,000 cherry trees and rape flowers.

  It takes about 50 minute from Tokyo・Asakusa by Tobu Skytree Line. It has been 3 years where I always wanted to go, and finally I have this opportunity to visit in a weekday.

Iwatsuki Joshi Park

A popular cherry blossom viewing spot with about 600 trees in bloom.

Saitama / Parks & Gardens / Historical and cultural facilities

Higashi-matsuyama Peony Garden

You cannot help but taking many photos in Japan’s largest peony garden.

Saitama / Parks & Gardens / Flowers

Rose Garden (Chosei Seko Memorial Park)

2 Blooming seasons a year - Saitama’s largest rose garden.

Saitama / Parks & Gardens / Flowers

Hitsujiyama Park

A walk upon a quilt of Shibazakura “moss phlox” blossoms

Saitama / Parks & Gardens / flower park

• 10 Jan 2019

  Great Access from Tokyo! Let’s Visit Saitama City’s Many Sightseeing Locations!

  Saitama City is packed with popular tourist spots, such as Japan’s world-renowned railway museum, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, and huge shopping centers! This article will introduce a sightseeing plan that will let you enjoy the up-and-coming Saitama City to the fullest, as well as information on accessing the area from Tokyo.

Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park

A park with abundant nature and many cute buildings.

Saitama / Parks & Gardens / Park

• 12 Feb 2020

  Sights, tastes, shopping, and experiences! A sightseeing guide for Hanno, Saitama⁠, close enough to Tokyo for a day trip!

  In this edition, we've compiled information on getting to and around Hanno, can't-miss sightseeing spots, local restaurants offering delicious cuisine, cafes and deserts perfect for Instagram, as well as accommodations, souvenirs, and useful tourist information!

Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park

Have Fun Experiencing Aviation & Aeronautics at Japan’s First Airport Site

Saitama / Parks & Gardens / Park

Iroha Shinsui Park
(Iroha Water Park)

A recreation area within the nature.

Saitama / Parks & Gardens / Park

Nakagawa Yashio Flower Park

Adore flowering peach and canola in spring and cosmos and amaryllis in fall.

Saitama / Parks & Gardens / Flowers

Wisteria in Ushijima

Open only for 3 weeks - Japan’s largest wisteria garden, Tokaen.

Saitama / Parks & Gardens / Flowers

Jomine Park

Breath-taking scenery of winter cherry and Japanese maple.

Saitama / Parks & Gardens / Winter Cherry