See & Do
Narai-juku
Walk along a route once used by pilgrims, aristocrats, and merchants in ancient Japan as you wander the Nagano streets of Narai-juku, one of the best-preserved stations of the Nakasendo route that con…
Kiyosato Terrace
As the 1,100-meter-long Panorama Lift allows visitors to escape the summer heat of nearby Tokyo, Sun Meadows Kiyosato proves to be a popular spot for visitors to soak up the mountain sun while comfort…
O Park OGOSE
Treat yourself to an accommodation experience in Saitama that has it all - spa, barbeque, and stunning natural scenery. O Park Ogose offers a getaway from city life and a breath of fresh air deep in …
The Three Great Icicles of Chichibu
The cold winters in Chichibu transform the landscape into a frozen wonderland, which is home to the famous Three Great Icicles. These natural ice formations, sculpted by nature, offer spectacular scen…
Omiya Bonsai Village
Learn how the art form of bonsai came to be at Omiya Bonsai Village, just a quick trip from Tokyo. (Photo: ©STIB)
Chabudai Guesthouse
Tucked away in Kawagoe’s historic district, the Chabudai Guesthouse invites travelers to pause, connect, and experience the town’s nostalgic charm at a slower pace. With its century-old architecture, …
Shougakuji Zen Meditation Retreat
At Shougaku-ji, a 15th-century Soto Zen temple nestled in the forests of Hanno, visitors can experience an overnight retreat that delves into the calmness of zazen meditation and the gentle discipline…
Kawagoe
Known for unique clay warehouses, the former castle town of Kawagoe has so much in store for visitors to Saitama. Learn about the historical area and chomp on traditional treats while wearing a kimono…
Takedera
This picturesque location nestled in the mountains near Hanno is the only place in eastern Japan where Buddhism and Shinto beliefs are still fused together.
NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel
Step back in time and experience the charm of Edo and Meiji-era Japan at the Nipponia Sawara Merchant Town Hotel in Katori City, Chiba. Located in Sawara, an area designated as a Preservation District…
Sawara’s Historical District
If you’re looking to escape the fast pace of the big cities, fewer places are better than the serene Sawara’s Historical District. Once an important trading town, this area of Chiba has kept its rusti…
Kinchakuda Manjushage Park
Hidaka City’s Kinchakuda Manjushage Park is home to some 5 million bright red spider lilies that burst into bloom every autumn.
Matsuzaki Nakafuku
TOGEDAMA craft gin is locally made with love by a family business that has been based in the Saitama forest since the Meiji period.
HIGH RAIL 1375
Take a seat on a train that blends stargazing, local hospitality, and breathtaking scenery. This unique ride is an unforgettable experience, redefining what it means to travel by rail in Japan.
Yamane Shuzo
Tour a brewery where the focus is on conserving the surrounding area’s natural ecology and biodiversity.
Nagareyama Kaleidoscope Gallery & Museum
Hidden on the historic streets of Nagareyama in Chiba, the Nagareyama Kaleidoscope Gallery & Museum offers visitors the chance to experience the unique and immersive world of kaleidoscopic art. The m…
Naya Yojo MEGURU
Enjoy dishes made from homegrown vegetables and wild herbs of the satoyama in this renovated farmhouse. Naya Yojo MEGURU, located in Tokorozawa City in Saitama Prefecture, is an innovative tea room th…
Boso no Mura
Experience centuries of Japanese history and culture at Boso no Mura, an interactive open-air museum where traditional crafts, historic buildings, and hands-on activities bring the Edo period to life.…
Seiryu Garden Sawanoi-en, Ozawa Sake Brewery
Experience sake brewing, local cuisine, and art along the scenic Mitake Valley in western Tokyo.
Tokorozawa Sakura Town
Inside of one imaginative Saitama building that resembles a scrambled castle lies a wonderful tribute to Japanese comics and young adult books. Come inside the Kadokawa Culture Museum, famed architect…
Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy
Only a short trip from Narita Airport, the Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy lies in Naritasan Park, near Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. Enrich your journey into Japanese art and style by learning about th…
Naritamonzen Terminal
Experience traditional Japanese culture while wearing contemporary Japanese art in this centuries-old district near Narita Airport.
Musashi Mitake Shrine
Guarding the western border of Tokyo from evil spirits, the victors of samurai-era battles left priceless weapons and armor as offerings to the gods here for centuries.
Omikawatei
Experience Japan’s quiet countryside from the comfort of a fully renovated kominka in Chiba.