Things to do in Saitama Prefecture

The 2-day trip to Ginzan Onsen was an absolute 10/10! I strongly recommend staying overnight; the night view is truly breathtaking, making you feel like you've stepped right into the fairytale world of Spirited Away. The pace of the itinerary was very comfortable, with no rushed sightseeing. Staying at a ryokan, we enjoyed authentic Japanese meals for breakfast and dinner, and the hot spring water was of excellent quality—soaking in it left our whole bodies wonderfully warm. Strolling through the historic hot spring street during the day, watching the antique lamps light up at dusk, and experiencing the quiet, crowd-free town in the early morning made for amazing photos. The entire arrangement was smooth, worry-free, and effortless. It was an unforgettable trip, and I'd love to visit again next time!

since the place is far from Tokyo most of the time was taken in the journey. However, The journey itself is very peaceful and scenic. The guide has given the instructions clearly and has been very helpful throughout the trip. major highlights are the Hoshino resorts and clock tower. We couldn't go to shrine,as we reached there after the closing time due to traffic. However there's a museum very near to clock tower that highlights the festival there. It was just 100 yen ticket to enter yet totally worth the experience.

Thank you, Director Liu, for today's tour. You're always so thoughtful and helpful. The weather wasn't great today, so we couldn't visit Kumoba Pond, but I really loved Koedo on the way back. 🥰 I hope to visit Kumoba Pond next time.

The yukata material was comfortable (they let you choose the Obi and Sash) and the staff was attentive although there was a language barrier. They did a good job styling my hair and the service was amazing as they ask you permission to use hair spray on your hair and let you choose the hairpin. short walking distance from kawagoe station. recommend 👍🏼

If you love ultra-precise things or things that roll, don't miss the Railway Museum. It's especially great for taking photos with couples, families, etc. It was raining and had good reviews, so I went, and it's truly wonderful. Inside, there is a high-class train restaurant, a place where you can eat packed food, and just past 2 o'clock, they put on a show where a steam train makes a full loop. Don't miss it and make sure to see it; the sound of the bell ringing is magnificent. Everything is there, from ticket gates and equipment to parts, allowing you to see the history of railways at a glance.

It rained the day before we arrived in Tokyo, so we only purchased the tickets after confirming good weather on the day of our visit, which was very convenient. Since it included a Seibu Railway one-day pass, we could go to Kawagoe in the morning. If you want to save time, you can take the limited express train by purchasing an additional limited express ticket. The direct bus was also great. Moominvalley Park really takes a whole day to explore completely. It was truly delightful and a very happy day.

I'm a big fan of the Moomin family and also love nature, so I decided to visit this place. It took just over an hour to get there from Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The park was larger than I expected. My son and I took photos with the cartoon characters and scenery, and there was also a 4D movie theater. We stayed for three and a half hours and had a wonderful time.

Book on Klook and was able to walk right in easily. The Godzilla 4D ride was awesome - similar to attractions at Disney where you are seated in a row and the screen in front of you shows an epic battle between Godzilla and Mechagodzilla. The performances by the staff at the park and musical numbers were also incredible. No lines to wait in. Highly recommend.

We had an amazing time with the kids, we all enjoyed the up close and personal experience with all the animals and the kids loved being able to feed and pat them. it was a bonus to go on some rides too. It was very affordable and fun for the whole family x