Haneda Airport 59 min
Kawagoe Castle Ruins (34 min) Venerable ruins, including a tower & primary hall, of a 1457 castle that has been relocated. Ofuro Cafe Utatane (9 min) Toki no Kane (36 min) Tobu Zoo Saitama (53 min) Combination theme park, water park & zoo with rides, rare animals, a wave pool & water slides. Omiya Park (12 min) This long-running, 68-hectare park features Japanese Red Pine forest & cherry blossoms. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine (34 min) Peaceful, ancient Shinto shrine featuring a corridor of wind chimes, elaborate carvings & festivals. Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Saitama (10 min) Garden-museum showcasing the art of bonsai with elaborate tree specimens, history displays & a shop. Omiya Bonsai Village (10 min) A museum of bonsai art & many notable nurseries are located in this low rise neighborhood. Kashiya Yokocho / Candy Alley (37 min) Compact, bustling shopping district known for its candy sellers hawking traditional confections. Kawagoe Kita-in Temple (33 min) Buddhist temple with gardens & over 500 statues, first built in 830 CE & rebuilt after fires. Railway Museum (7 min) Modern, interactive museum focusing on the history of railway development in Japan & abroad. Saiko Dōman Green Park (24 min) Expansive park with green space, athletic fields, lakeside trails & picnic areas with BBQ grills. Kawagoe Kurazukuri Museum (37 min) Hikawa Shrine (14 min) Founded in 473 BCE, this Shinto shrine sits in a park with numerous cherry trees, a zoo & museum. Akigase Park (27 min) This 100-hectare park offers baseball & soccer fields, tennis courts & forested areas. |