Haneda Airport 1 hr 18
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine (31 min)
Peaceful, ancient Shinto shrine featuring a corridor of wind chimes, elaborate carvings & festivals. The Hundred Caves of Yoshimi (Hyakuana) (24 min)
Man-made caves with graves from the Kofun period, plus 2 museums & a shop for souvenirs. Kodai Hasu No Sato (ancient Lotuses Park) (24 min)
Green space featuring seasonal cherry & lotus blossoms, plus rice-paddy & straw art. Omiya Park (35 min)
This long-running, 68-hectare park features Japanese Red Pine forest & cherry blossoms. Ageo Maruyama Park (22 min) Kawagoe Castle Ruins (33 min)
Venerable ruins, including a tower & primary hall, of a 1457 castle that has been relocated. Kashiya Yokocho / Candy Alley (33 min)
Compact, bustling shopping district known for its candy sellers hawking traditional confections. Railway Museum (31 min)
Modern, interactive museum focusing on the history of railway development in Japan & abroad. Hikawa Shrine (37 min)
Founded in 473 BCE, this Shinto shrine sits in a park with numerous cherry trees, a zoo & museum. Toki no Kane (34 min) Kawagoe Kita-in Temple (35 min)
Buddhist temple with gardens & over 500 statues, first built in 830 CE & rebuilt after fires. Kawagoe Kurazukuri Museum (33 min) Omiya Bonsai Village (35 min)
A museum of bonsai art & many notable nurseries are located in this low rise neighborhood. Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Saitama (33 min)
Garden-museum showcasing the art of bonsai with elaborate tree specimens, history displays & a shop. Tobu Zoo Saitama (43 min)
Combination theme park, water park & zoo with rides, rare animals, a wave pool & water slides. | 
