Haneda Airport 1 hr 13
The Hundred Caves of Yoshimi (Hyakuana) (29 min)
Man-made caves with graves from the Kofun period, plus 2 museums & a shop for souvenirs. Tobu Zoo Saitama (38 min)
Combination theme park, water park & zoo with rides, rare animals, a wave pool & water slides. Omiya Bonsai Village (29 min)
A museum of bonsai art & many notable nurseries are located in this low rise neighborhood. Kawagoe Kita-in Temple (31 min)
Buddhist temple with gardens & over 500 statues, first built in 830 CE & rebuilt after fires. Kawagoe Castle Ruins (29 min)
Venerable ruins, including a tower & primary hall, of a 1457 castle that has been relocated. Hikawa Shrine (32 min)
Founded in 473 BCE, this Shinto shrine sits in a park with numerous cherry trees, a zoo & museum. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine (27 min)
Peaceful, ancient Shinto shrine featuring a corridor of wind chimes, elaborate carvings & festivals. Railway Museum (25 min)
Modern, interactive museum focusing on the history of railway development in Japan & abroad. Kawagoe Kurazukuri Museum (31 min) Toki no Kane (31 min) Ageo Maruyama Park (17 min) Kodai Hasu No Sato (ancient Lotuses Park) (30 min)
Green space featuring seasonal cherry & lotus blossoms, plus rice-paddy & straw art. Omiya Park (29 min)
This long-running, 68-hectare park features Japanese Red Pine forest & cherry blossoms. Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Saitama (27 min)
Garden-museum showcasing the art of bonsai with elaborate tree specimens, history displays & a shop. Kashiya Yokocho / Candy Alley (31 min)
Compact, bustling shopping district known for its candy sellers hawking traditional confections. | 
