Location: Saitama Prefecture

Kanto, Japan

Japanese transcription(s)

• Japanese: 埼玉県

• Rōmaji: Saitama-ken

Country: Japan

Region: Kantō

Island: Honshu

Capital: Saitama

Government

• Governor: Kiyoshi Ueda

Area

• Total: 3,798.08 km (1,466.45 sq mi)

Area rank: 39th

Population (October 1, 2014)

• Total: 7,237,734

• Rank: 5th

• Density: 1,893.82/km (4,905.0/sq mi)

ISO 3166 code: JP-11

Districts: 8

Municipalities: 63

Flower: Primrose (Primula sieboldii)

Tree: Keyaki (Zelkova serrata)

Bird: Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto)

Website: www.pref.saitama.lg.jp

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Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県, Saitama-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region. The capital is the city of Saitama.
Restaurants in Saitama Prefecture

1. Minuma Tambo no Sakurakairo

Minuma, Midori-Ku, Saitama 336-0915 Saitama Prefecture http://www.minumatanbo-saitama.jp/sakurakairou/

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

2. Sakuratsutsumi Park

Iijima Shinden, Yoshimi-machi, Hiki-gun 355-0132 Saitama Prefecture http://www.town.yoshimi.saitama.jp/guide_sakuradutsumi.html

Excellent

50%

Good

38%

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13%

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4.5 based on 8 reviews

3. Hira no Oka

Horinouchi, Tokorozawa 359-1165 Saitama Prefecture +81 4-2998-9192 [email protected] http://www.city.tokorozawa.saitama.jp/kurashi/jutaku/keikan/mijikanakekan/keikanshigen/ichiran/shiteiichiran/hiranooka.html

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33%

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67%

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4.5 based on 3 reviews

4. Omiya Bonsai Village

267-1 Bonsaicho, Kita-ku, Saitama 331-0805 Saitama Prefecture https://www.city.saitama.jp/006/014/010/003/013/p047067.html

Excellent

41%

Good

46%

Satisfactory

10%

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4.0 based on 81 reviews

Omiya Bonsai Village is an area encompassing 6 Bonsai gardens, located in the north of Tokyo, accessible within 30 minutes by train. Known as the mecca of bonsai, Omiya Bonsai Village is visited by numerous bonsai lovers not only from all over Japan but also all over the world. Omiya Bonsai Village was formed around 1925 by bonsai gardeners who moved from Tokyo due to the damage caused by the Great Kanto Earthquake. Today, there are 6 bonsai gardens in Omiya Bonsai Village. You may discover the distinctive characteristics of each bonsai gardener by browsing their collections and elaborate works. *Mansei-en: Moved to Omiya in 1925, *Kyuka-en: Since 1929, *Toju-en: Since 1931, *Fuyo-en: Since 1939, *Seikou-en: Moved to Omiya in 1943, *Shosetsu-en: Since 1977. Come and explore the magical beauty of bonsai in Omiya Bonsai Village!

Reviewed By joelsD3259UM

Visiting Saitama was an incredible experience made better by swinging by the Bonsai Museum. Mind blowing collection of trees and history in a quiet and calming location. Could have easily spent the whole day there sitting and enjoying the ambiance.

5. Ouchizawa Hanamomonosato

1118-1 Ouchizawa, Higashichichibu-mura, Chichibu-gun 355-0371 Saitama Prefecture http://www.higashichichibu.jp/flower/flower-peach

Excellent

20%

Good

70%

Satisfactory

10%

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4.0 based on 10 reviews

6. Suneori Zelkova Tree

6-10-5 Suneoricho Shirohige Shrine, Tsurugashima 350-2211 Saitama Prefecture

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4.0 based on 2 reviews

7. Odaka Atsutada Birthplace

943 Shimotebaka, Fukaya 366-0002 Saitama Prefecture +81 48-577-4501 http://www.city.fukaya.saitama.jp/shibusawa_eiichi/bunkaisan/1425344439348.html

Excellent

25%

Good

63%

Satisfactory

13%

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4.0 based on 8 reviews

8. Poppy Happy Square

555 Takimamuro, Konosu 365-0044 Saitama Prefecture http://www.city.kounosu.saitama.jp/kanko/hana/3/1502179788368.html

Excellent

33%

Good

40%

Satisfactory

20%

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4.0 based on 15 reviews

9. Hoshikawa Symbol Road

Hoshikawa, Kumagaya 360-0043 Saitama Prefecture http://www.city.kumagaya.lg.jp/kanko/midokoro/hoshikawa.html

Excellent

15%

Good

46%

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38%

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4.0 based on 13 reviews

10. Course 3 Musashino Suiro to Hana

1-5-1 Akamidai, Konosu 365-0064 Saitama Prefecture +81 48-543-6660 http://www.city.kounosu.saitama.jp/ikkrwebBrowse/material/files/group/82/arukou_map_04.pdf

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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Location: Saitama Prefecture

Top Things to do in Saitama Prefecture

Top Hotels in Saitama Prefecture

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10 Scenic Walking Areas in Saitama Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

1. Minuma Tambo no Sakurakairo

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2. Sakuratsutsumi Park

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3. Hira no Oka

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4. Omiya Bonsai Village

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Reviewed By joelsD3259UM

5. Ouchizawa Hanamomonosato

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6. Suneori Zelkova Tree

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7. Odaka Atsutada Birthplace

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8. Poppy Happy Square

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9. Hoshikawa Symbol Road

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10. Course 3 Musashino Suiro to Hana

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