Location: Higashimatsuyama
Top Things to do in Higashimatsuyama
Top Restaurants in Higashimatsuyama
10 Things to Do in Higashimatsuyama That You Shouldn't Miss
Higashimatsuyama is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2016, the city had an estimated population of 91,520, with a population density of 1,400 persons per km². The total area is 65.33 km².
Restaurants in Higashimatsuyama
1. Saitama Children Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Mr.Ashwell - Shiki, Japan
It was a fairly average zoo which had a few nice touches. I liked the kangaroo, wallaby and Penguin enclosures which you can enter and get up close to the animals. There was also an opportunity around 13:00 to have you photograph taken for free with an alpaca.
The capybara bath time drew a massive crowd so it was difficult to get a look, but, from what I could see, it wasn't much to get excited about - the capybaras were just sitting in a shallow pool of water rather than hay.
My sister-in-law took a two minute ride on a pony for 200yen, which she seemed to enjoy immensely.
Some people may complain about having to walk up and down slopes during their visit - it was quite hilly.
The entrance charge is only 500yen. Bargain!
2. Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By TokyoTrotter - Tokyo, Japan
We visited for a nice cycling spot in Tokyo suburb. Not so known even among locals, compared to the famous Shimanami Kaido or Arakawa bank, this is sort of hidden gem for family or casual cyclists.
The total length for the whole circuit is around 16km. Various rent-a-cycle vendors are available with reasonable rent fee (e.g. 500JPY per 3hours). Traveling by train and bus is most recommended, as traffic is quite congested to reach here from anywhere, not to mention parking space.
東京近郊のサイクリングコースを探してたどり着きました。しまなみ海道ほどの知名度はないですが、首都圏で家族連れ、サイクリング初心者には最適かと思います。一周16kmをレンタル自転車で廻るのに出費は入園料420円にレンタルサイクルで500円前後でいけます。
ここへの交通手段ですが、断然電車とバスを勧めます。高速と周辺道路と駐車場の混雑は半端なさそうですので。
3. Yoshimi Hyakuana Tombs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By ktari3 - Tokyo
Definitely worth a visit if you live in the Kanto area (but not if you're just on vacation in Japan).
It's about a 20 min brisk walk from Higashimatsuyama Station which in turn is about 50 mins from Ikebukuro on the Sobu Line (Rapid/Express trains).
The site is nice and it's interesting to see the many burial 'caves'.
Personally I found the tunnels excavated for the manufacturing of airplane engines in WW2 more interesting. I like ancient as well as modern history so perhaps it was because I could better imagine the activity going on in the tunnels just a couple of generations ago.
There's limited (if any) signage in English but you'll be offered a small pamphlet when you pay the ¥300 entrance fee. There's nothing on there that Wikipedia doesn't have so read that and help save a tree and politely decline it.
One thing that bugged me about my visit was that the site constantly broadcast a guide to the place over the PA on a loop.
Helpful I'm sure if you understand Japanese and maybe after a couple of listens but I did get to wish they'd turn it off so I could enjoy the relative peace and quiet of the countryside.
There are signs warning of hornets (mainly active between June~Oct.) and snakes so take care as I guess they put them up for a good reason.
The whole thing will take no more than an hour if that so go on a sunny day and made it part of a nice day trip out of town.
4. Konosu Fireworks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
The fireworks used in this October festival are handmade by the Konosu City Society of Commerce and Industry's youth group, and will be set off from the Nukata Athletic Field as well as from the banks of the Ara River. The grand total of 15,000 fireworks will include 300 30cm shells fired in quick succession as well as 120cm and 90cm shells. The best seats for viewing can be reserved for a fee and there are also picnic sections that seat 1, 2, or 4 people, sections where you can set up your own chairs, as well as paid seats that offer the best location for photographers.
Reviewed By ひーちゃ - 東京
駅から遠くて行くのが大変でした。
しかし、とても沢山の人々でにぎわっていました。
ラストの１０分ぐらいが巨大花火の連発で大迫力で感動しました。
5. Yakyu Inari Shrine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Mr.Ashwell - Shiki, Japan
I went here on New Year's morning. To be honest, it is not much of a tourist attraction, but at New Year it was quite crowded with a massive traffic jam outside. For New Year there were lots of food stalls. The shrine's roof is pretty impressive.
6. Namegawa Onsen Kawara no Yu
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By akio9jp - Narita, Japan
施設全体が和風で統一されており落ち着いた雰囲気で好印象です。ネットの割引でフェースタオル・バスタオル・館内衣と岩盤浴のセットで980円とお手頃料金でした。石貼りの露天風呂は、塀に囲まれているので景観はよくありませんが開放感はあります。岩盤浴は女性専用の部屋のほか、男女共用の部屋もあるので仲良く並んで汗を流すカップルもいました。また、サウナやマッサージのほか食事処もあるので一日ゆっくり過ごせます。土曜日の午後でしたが混雑しておらずリフレッシュできました。
7. Michi-no-Eki Ichigo no Sato Yoshimi
8. Shoboji Temple (Iwadono Kannon)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By キョーキョ
ひっそりとしてとても静か。心が落ち着きます。高坂から子供動物自然公園を通り、物見山、岩殿観音と散策しました。ウォーキングにはちょうどいいコースです。参道の両脇には門前町が広がり〇〇屋という屋号がかけられていました。帰りは参道を通りぶらぶらと高坂駅目指して歩きました。14000歩位でしょうか。
9. Hatchoko Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
10. Omurasaki Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 私の小さな人生 - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
数年前にプライベートで１度ラウンドしたことが有るのですが、今回は会社の先輩社員送別コンペ(５組１６名)で、お邪魔しました。久し振りだったのですが、クラブハウスも綺麗ですし、コース整備もしっかりされており、グリーンも意外と手強く？「所詮接待ゴルフ場だろ」と侮っていると痛い目に遭います。レストランでの昼食も美味しく、全てにおいて満足度の高いゴルフ場だと思います！
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