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Saitama

About Saitama

Discover Saitama, where tradition and modernity merge, and its rich charms.

Saitama Prefecture is a region where traditional culture and modern charms merge.

The historical townscape of Kawagoe City, called “Koedo,” evokes the atmosphere of the Edo period and attracts many tourists.

The Chichibu area also offers beautiful nature and traditional festivals such as the Chichibu Night Festival.

In addition, modern urban spaces such as Saitama Shin-Toshin have developed, offering a wide range of shopping and entertainment options.

Basic Information

region Kanto
capital Saitama
largest cities Saitama
Kawaguchi
Kawagoe
Koshigaya
Tokorozawa
area 3,798km2
population 7,333,086 (2024)
GDP 23,643 billion JPY
prefecture's tree Keyaki
prefecture's bird Eurasian collared dove
prefecture's flower Primrose

Popular Area

Cheng-en Cheng, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Saitama Area

A rich urban tourism experience in Saitama, where history and modernity intersect

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Kawagoe Area

A trip back in time in Kawagoe, where you can feel the atmosphere of Koedo

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Hiroaki Kaneko, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Chichibu Area

Enjoy the original Japanese landscape in Chichibu, where nature and tradition are in harmony

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Eastern Area

Enjoy a relaxing time in eastern Saitama, where nature and traditions coexist in abundance

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Western Area

A heartwarming trip to the western area, where nature and culture are in harmony

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Northern Area

A relaxing trip to northern Saitama, where you can experience magnificent nature and history

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Tone Area

Enjoy the bounty of water and greenery in the Tone area and have a relaxing trip

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