Things to do in Saitama

Saitama Prefecture offers a diverse range of attractions, including hundreds of temples and shrines. Visitors can experience cultural sites like Zenkō-ji Temple or explore the Tokorozawa Aviation Museum.

Inari Shrine (Kawaguchi)

Inari Shrine (Kawaguchi)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Kawaguchi founded in the early Edo period, housing several smaller...

Mount Hiwada

Mount Hiwada

SAITAMA · PLACE

A 305-meter peak in Saitama offering panoramic views of Tokyo and accessible hiking trails for a...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Saitama City that once served as a local spiritual center with Shug...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Saitama featuring a sacred 18th-century mirror and an auxiliary shr...

Hie Shrine

Hie Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hie Shrine is a historic site with a nationally designated main hall, founded in 860.

Mikura Shinmei Shrine

Mikura Shinmei Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic village shrine in Saitama marking a former medieval hub once known for its significan...

Shinmei Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Shinmei Shrine: a re-established village shrine with a long history, a short walk from Omiya Sta...

Hikawa Shrine (Nishi-ku)

Hikawa Shrine (Nishi-ku)

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic site, rebuilt after war, offering a glimpse into local religious his...

Īzukahikawa Shrine

Īzukahikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic Shinto shrine near Kawaguchi Station, offering a glimpse into local religious heritag...

Iō-ji Temple

Iō-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Iō-ji Temple: a Shingon-shu temple with a historic stone stupa, an 8-minute walk from Musashi-Ur...

Iō-ji Temple

Iō-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Iō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with important cultural properties.

Enmei-ji Temple

Enmei-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Enmei-ji Temple, a Tendai temple founded in 829, offers a glimpse into history near Urawa Statio...

Myōjō-in Temple

Myōjō-in Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Myōjō-in Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with a significant ancient tree.

Kakuzō-in Temple

Kakuzō-in Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Kakuzoin is a historic temple with a unique lion dance tradition, worth visiting for its cultura...

Kasukabe Hachiman Shrine

Kasukabe Hachiman Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Kasukabe Hachiman Shrine is a historic shrine with unique sand dunes, easily accessible by train...

Fumon-ji Temple

Fumon-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Fumon-ji Temple is a historic Shingon temple with a unique pine tree and pilgrimage connections.

Fumon-in Temple

Fumon-in Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

A Soto Zen temple founded in 1426, worth visiting for its historic grounds and unique tree.

Chikōzan Park

Chikōzan Park

SAITAMA · PARK

Chikōzan Park offers a zoo, botanical garden, and nature walks in a large urban forest.

Chikan-ji Temple

Chikan-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Chikan-ji Temple is a historic Shingon temple with important clan graves and cultural treasures.

Zentō-ji Temple

Zentō-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Zentoji Temple: a historic Jodo-shu temple with connections to Tokugawa shoguns.

Hōzō-ji Temple

Hōzō-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Hozoji Temple houses Japan's oldest 21-Buddha stone tablet, a significant cultural property.

Kōzen-in Temple

Kōzen-in Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Kōzen-in is a historic Sōtō Zen temple founded in 1546, offering cultural properties and clan gr...

Hōgon-in Temple

Hōgon-in Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Hogon-in is an ancient temple founded in 741, known for its historic Nio-mon gate.

Jisshō-ji Temple

Jisshō-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

A Shingon Chisan sect temple in Kawaguchi featuring ancient stone monuments and artifacts design...

Jizō-in Temple

Jizō-in Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Jizoin is a historic Shingon temple with cultural properties and a notable tree.

Saihō-ji Temple

Saihō-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Saiho-ji is a Jodo-shu temple with a modern main hall, a short walk from Nishikawaguchi Station.

Tōkō-ji Temple

Tōkō-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

A 16th-century Shingon Buddhist temple in Saitama featuring a historic umbrella pine and surroun...

Saifuku-ji Temple

Saifuku-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

A 14th-century Jodo sect temple in Kawaguchi featuring historic Jizo statues and a memorial for...

Saikō-in Temple

Saikō-in Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Saikoin is a historic Shingon temple, home to a hidden Buddha and cultural properties.

Senchaku-ji Temple

Senchaku-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Senchakuji is a Shinshu Takada sect temple, notable for its history as a preaching place.

Tōkō-in Temple

Tōkō-in Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Tokoin is a historic Buddhist temple with a medieval stupa and an ancient shell mound.

Mount Tokusa

Mount Tokusa

SAITAMA · PLACE

A 2,469-meter peak in the Okuchichibu Mountains offering rhododendron blooms and access to the T...

Hisaizu Shrine

Hisaizu Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hisaizu Shrine is a historic village shrine, rebuilt as a community center, offering a glimpse i...

Hisaizu Shrine

Hisaizu Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hisaizu Shrine is a historic local shrine, a short walk from Iwatsuki Station.

Tsuchiya Hikawa Shrine

Tsuchiya Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Saitama City, dedicated to flood control prayers, an 18-minute walk from Sashi...

Komurada Hikawa Shrine

Komurada Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Komurada Hikawa Shrine is a historic local shrine, easily accessible from Omiya Station.

Tahō-in Temple

Tahō-in Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Tahoin is a historic temple in Kawaguchi City, founded in 1518, offering a glimpse into local re...

Kōshō-ji Temple

Kōshō-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Koshō-ji is a historic Shingon temple, a peaceful walk from Higashi-Kawaguchi Station.

Hōrin-ji Temple

Hōrin-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Hōrin-ji is a historic Zen temple with unique statues and calligraphy, worth visiting for its cu...

Tōmyō-ji Temple

Tōmyō-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Tomyoji is a historic Rinzai temple with unique stone towers and ancient artifacts.

Tōmyō-ji Temple

Tōmyō-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Tōmyō-ji Temple is a historic Jishu temple founded in the 13th century.

Tobu Super Pool

Tobu Super Pool

SAITAMA · PARK

Tobu Super Pool is a large outdoor water park, perfect for summer fun.

Tobu Zoo

Tobu Zoo

SAITAMA · PARK

Tobu Zoo is a unique park combining a zoo and amusement rides, perfect for a fun family day.

Matsuyama Castle

Matsuyama Castle

SAITAMA · CASTLE

Explore a historic hilltop castle, a strategic point in feudal Japan's conflicts.

Negoya Castle

Negoya Castle

SAITAMA · CASTLE

Explore well-preserved ruins of a 14th-century castle with unique earthwork enclosures.

Muku Shrine

Muku Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic Chichibu shrine founded by Prince Yamato Takeru, famous for its association with the...

Gongendō Park

Gongendō Park

SAITAMA · PARK

Gongendo Park is a large, modern urban park with diverse areas, including a famous cherry blosso...

Kangi-in Temple

Kangi-in Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

A historic Shingon Buddhist temple featuring a National Treasure main hall and intricate carving...

Shōbō-ji Temple

Shōbō-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Shōbō-ji Temple is a historic pilgrimage site with a revered Kannon statue and ancient bronze be...

Musashi-Urawa Ramen Academy

Musashi-Urawa Ramen Academy

SAITAMA · PARK

Musashi-Urawa Ramen Academy is a free food theme park for ramen lovers.

Sōshin-ji Temple

Sōshin-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Sōshin-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple with unique cultural properties.

Kongō-ji Temple

Kongō-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Kongoji is a historic Soto Zen temple known for moxibustion and a notable gate.

Hikawa Tenman Shrine

Hikawa Tenman Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic Saitama shrine founded in 869, offering cultural artifacts and a peaceful stop for hi...

Hikawa Nyotai Shrine

Hikawa Nyotai Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Visit this ancient shrine to see important cultural properties and a unique festival site.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic village shrine in Ageo City with elaborate carvings and seasonal fes...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic guardian shrine in Kawagoe with a giant torii gate and important fes...

Hikawakuwa Shrine

Hikawakuwa Shrine

SAITAMA · SHRINE

A historic guardian shrine in Ageo City, dedicated to two deities, easily accessible from Ageo S...

Genchō-ji Temple

Genchō-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Gencho-ji is a historic Jodo-shu temple, founded in 1618, with strong ties to the influential In...

Senshō-ji Temple

Senshō-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Sensho-ji is a historic Jodo-shu temple founded in 1400, offering a peaceful cultural experience...

Ketsuden-ji Temple

Ketsuden-ji Temple

SAITAMA · TEMPLE

Ketsuden-ji is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1661, notable for its historical patrons.

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