Saitama City Travel Guide

Transportation From Tokyo: It takes only 30 minutes by train, and the fare is about JPY 490–600. We recommend taking the JR line from Tokyo Station to Saitama-Shintoshin Station. Main Attractions Saitama Super Arena Highlights: Various large-scale events are held here, such as concerts and sports events. The unique architectural style makes it a great place to take photos. Transportation: It can be reached by a 5-minute walk from Saitama-Shintoshin Station. Hikawa Shrine Highlights: A shrine with a history of more than 2,000 years, it is the head shrine of the Kanto region's Hikawa shrines. It is solemn and suitable for praying for blessings. Location: Located in Omiya Ward, Saitama City. Touring: We recommend walking for 13 minutes from Omiya Station to the "Second Torii Gate" and then walking along the Hikawa Sando to the "Third Torii Gate." The Railway Museum Highlights: A paradise for train enthusiasts, it is divided into five stations: vehicles, history, work, science, and the future, and displays stories of people and railways. Tickets: JPY 1,330 per person for on-site purchase, JPY 1,230 per person for advance booking on the official website. Opening hours: 10:00–17:00 (last admission at 16:30), closed on Tuesdays and during the New Year holidays. Transportation: Get off at Tetsudo-Hakubutsukan Station. Osaki Park Highlights: Free admission, there is a water play area, a children's zoo, and a forest adventure castle, making it suitable for family trips. Address: 3156-1 Osaki, Midori Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. Transportation: Take the Kokusai Kogyo Bus "Ura 01" or "Ura 02" from JR Urawa Station, get off at "Osaki Botanical Garden," and walk for 3 minutes. Rose Garden Highlights: There are 1,600 varieties of roses, which are colorful and suitable for taking photos and buying rose-themed products. Atami Shopping Street Highlights: A paradise for food and shopping, we recommend trying cheese and octopus fish cakes, fruit-flavored honey, and alfonsino soup. Practical Tips App Recommendations: Google Translate (conversation, photo translation, and map functions), Suica (for convenient subway travel). Accommodation Recommendations: There are various accommodation options near Omiya Station, JR Urawa Station, and Saitama-Shintoshin Station, which are cost-effective. Itinerary: We recommend arranging at least two days to visit the main attractions and enjoy local food.