Haneda Airport 1 hr 6
Railway Museum (7 min) Modern, interactive museum focusing on the history of railway development in Japan & abroad. Kawagoe Kita-in Temple (24 min) Buddhist temple with gardens & over 500 statues, first built in 830 CE & rebuilt after fires. Kawagoe Kurazukuri Museum (28 min) Hikawa Shrine (15 min) Founded in 473 BCE, this Shinto shrine sits in a park with numerous cherry trees, a zoo & museum. Ageo Maruyama Park (19 min) Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Saitama (11 min) Garden-museum showcasing the art of bonsai with elaborate tree specimens, history displays & a shop. Kurazukuri no Machinami / Warehouse District (29 min) Classic Edo Period (1603-1867) warehouse buildings still line this bustling street. Kawagoe Castle Ruins (26 min) Venerable ruins, including a tower & primary hall, of a 1457 castle that has been relocated. Kashiya Yokocho / Candy Alley (28 min) Compact, bustling shopping district known for its candy sellers hawking traditional confections. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine (26 min) Peaceful, ancient Shinto shrine featuring a corridor of wind chimes, elaborate carvings & festivals. Omiya Park (12 min) This long-running, 68-hectare park features Japanese Red Pine forest & cherry blossoms. Ofuro Cafe Utatane (6 min) Omiya Bonsai Village (13 min) A museum of bonsai art & many notable nurseries are located in this low rise neighborhood. Tobu Zoo Saitama (40 min) Combination theme park, water park & zoo with rides, rare animals, a wave pool & water slides. Toki no Kane (28 min) |