Saitama JAPAN　Just North of Tokyo - en, Saitama Prefecture Products & Tourism Association, Sonic City Building 5F, 1-7-5 Sakuragicho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture (2026)

18/09/2026

Picture-Perfect Beauty! A Golden Metasequoia Avenue at Prefectural Misato Park

Located in southeastern Saitama Prefecture, Misato City is rich in nature, with stunning waterways and greenery all around. Just about 20 minutes by train from Akihabara Station, it makes for an easy getaway from central Tokyo.🚃

Set across roughly 17 hectares, Prefectural Misato Park stretches along the Koaidamei Reservoir, a historic floodplain built during the Edo period. Together with Tokyo’s Mizumoto Park on the opposite bank, it forms a picturesque waterfront landscape.

One of the park’s signature sights is its tree-lined avenue of metasequoias and bald cypresses.🌲
Walking between these towering trees as they stretch towards the sky feels like stepping into a painting.

From late November to early December, the metasequoias transform from brilliant gold to deep brick-red, creating a beautiful autumn scene.🍂

A bridge within the park provides easy access to Mizumoto Park. Exploring these two parks across Saitama and Tokyo is a wonderful way to enjoy autumn.

[Prefectural Misato Park]
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17/09/2026

Enjoy Breathtaking Flower Carpet Views at Marigold Hill Park!

Located in northern Saitama Prefecture, Honjo City is about 50 minutes from Tokyo Station by shinkansen. Rich in nature and history, the city is home to a beautiful park where you can enjoy flowers in every season.

That park is Marigold Hill Park. Climb the hill inside the park and take in a sweeping 180-degree panorama of northern Kanto, including the Three Mountains of Jomo (Mount Akagi, Mount Haruna, and Mount Myogi).🏔️

The highlight of autumn is the marigolds, which bloom in full glory from October to November. The entire hillside is transformed into a vivid sea of orange, creating a spectacular sight that will make you want to capture it on camera.📸

Spring brings colorful moss phlox, summer brings sunflowers, and winter brings dazzling illuminations. Each season reveals a different side of the park, making it a beautiful destination to enjoy throughout the year.☺️

Just a 5-minute walk from JR Honjowaseda Station, the park is also easy to access. Be sure to stop by and experience its seasonal beauty for yourself!

[Marigold Hill Park]
📍Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CqWAN8KKrw3VeF8z9

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16/09/2026

Stroll the Peaceful Grounds of Katori Shrine - Decked Out in Popular Seasonal Decorations!

Located in eastern Saitama Prefecture, Koshigaya City is easily accessible from central Tokyo, just about 40 minutes by train from Ueno Station. During the Edo period (1603 - 1868), it flourished as a lively post town along the Nikko Kaido highway, and historic streetscapes reminiscent of that era can still be found today.

Just a 3-minute walk from Kita-koshigaya Station, Katori Shrine has a history spanning roughly 600 years.⛩️ During the Edo period, travelers passing through the post town stopped here to pray for safe journeys and the well-being of their families.

Today, the shrine is known to grant blessings such as achieving victory, protection from evil, traffic safety, business prosperity, and safe childbirth. It is home to a giant 100-year-old ginkgo tree that’s believed to be a sacred tree that blesses visitors with good fortune in relationships.🌳

The shrine takes on a different charm with seasonal decorations throughout the year, like the “chozuya” water basin, beautifully adorned with colorful seasonal blossoms. In the evening, special illuminations light up the grounds, creating a mystical atmosphere quite different from the daytime scenery.✨

Visitors also love the charming ema (wooden plaques for writing wishes), as well as the goshuin (stamps given as a memento of your visit) which features a new design each month.

Take a moment to experience the beauty of Japan’s seasons and enjoy a peaceful escape at this historic shrine.

[Katori Shrine]
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14/09/2026

Feel the History! A Journey Through Nostalgic Architecture

Located in northern Saitama Prefecture, Honjo City is about 50 minutes by shinkansen from Tokyo Station.🚅 From beautiful natural scenery to sites of cultural significance, the city is home to a wide variety of attractions.

Among the highlights are historic buildings that tell the story of the development of Japan’s sericulture industry, comparable in historical significance to the World Heritage site “Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Industrial Heritage Sites.”✨

One of them is the Kyoshinsha Mohan Sansh*tsu. Built in 1894 by Kuzo Kimura, who dedicated himself to improving sericulture techniques, this silkworm-rearing facility incorporated various features designed to maintain the temperature and humidity suitable for raising silkworms.

Another place worth visiting is the former residence of Hokiichi Hanawa, a blind scholar of Japanese classical studies who was active during the late Edo period (1603 - 1868). The thatched, two-story building with an irimoya-style (hip-and-gable style) roof preserves the appearance of a traditional sericulture farmhouse from that time.🛖

Nearby, the Takamado no Sato area preserves a beautiful traditional streetscape of old sericulture farmhouses, characterized by small ventilation windows lined along their roofs.

Why not enjoy a journey through these historic buildings while learning about Japan’s sericulture culture and the wisdom passed down over generations?

[Kyoshinsha Mohan Sansh*tsu]
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[Hanawa Hokiichi’s Former Residence]
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11/09/2026

From Summer Green to Autumn Red! Enjoy Kochia’s Color Gradient at Wako Jurin Park

Located in southern Saitama Prefecture, Wako is a city where urban convenience and abundant nature coexist. Adjacent to Tokyo, it is about 15 minutes by train from Ikebukuro Station, making it an easy destination to visit from central Tokyo.

Wako Jurin Park was developed on part of the former site of Camp Drake, which was requisitioned by the U.S. military in 1945. The park features spacious lawns, playground equipment, and wooded areas, making it a popular place for relaxation among local residents and visitors alike.🌳

One of the highlights in autumn is the kochia in the triangular flower bed. The plants are a vivid green during summer, but from early to mid-October, they gradually turn red, creating a beautiful color gradient. As their colors change from day to day, you can feel autumn gradually deepen.🍁

From late November to early December, maple trees, Japanese enkianthus, and dawn redwood also reach their peak autumn colors, surrounding the park in vibrant autumn hues.

Why not take a leisurely stroll while enjoying the changing colors of the seasons?😊

[Wako Jurin Park]
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09/09/2026

Enjoy Japan’s Beautiful Red Autumn Leaves in the Vast Forest of Heirinji Temple!

Located in southern Saitama Prefecture, Niiza City is about 25 minutes by train from Ikebukuro Station. Despite its convenient location near central Tokyo, the city still retains the rich natural beauty of the Musashino region.

Heirinji in Niiza City is a Zen Buddhist temple with a history of about 650 years. The temple grounds feature historic buildings, including thatched-roof structures such as the Main Gate and Sanmon Gate.

One of the biggest highlights is the temple’s vast forest, which covers approximately 43 hectares. It is preserved as a valuable forest that retains vestiges of the Musashino woodland landscape of the past, and is the only woodland in Japan designated as a National Natural Monument.🌳

Heirinji Temple is also known as a popular spot for autumn leaves. From late November to early December each year, the area around the temple complex takes on beautiful autumn hues. Early to mid-December is when the maple trees in the temple forest turn vivid red, while the oak trees turn golden yellow. The contrast with the deep green of the Japanese red pines enhances the serene atmosphere unique to a Zen temple.🍂

A walking trail of about 2 kilometers runs through the temple grounds, so take your time enjoying the beautiful autumn scenery surrounded by colorful leaves.🥾

[Heirinji Temple]
📍Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RpktAMMhugcrwsJx6

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07/09/2026

Don’t Miss 8.8 Hectares of Cosmos in Bloom at the Fukiage Cosmos Field!

Located in northern Saitama Prefecture, Konosu City is about one hour by train from Tokyo Station. Known as the “City of Flowers,” it is a nature-rich area where beautiful flowers can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Spreading along the Arakawa River in Konosu City is the Fukiage Cosmos Field, one of the largest cosmos flower fields in the Tokyo metropolitan area. It has around 10 million cosmos flowers that bloom across its 8.8-hectare expanse.🌸 The sight of these colorful flowers in shades of pink, white, yellow, and more covering the entire field is breathtaking.

Another highlight is the sheer variety of cosmos flowers that can be enjoyed at once, including the bright Yellow Campus and Sea Shells, which have tubular petals.👀 The flowers are typically at their best from mid- to late October.

Beyond the cosmos swaying in the autumn breeze, the Arakawa Water Pipe Bridge, known as Japan’s longest water pipe bridge, comes into view. On clear days, you can also see the Chichibu Mountains.

The annual Cosmos Festival features cosmos picking and sales of local specialties.🎪 This year, it will be held on October 24 and 25.

Why not come over and spend a relaxing moment taking in the beautiful flowers and scenery unique to autumn?

[Fukiage Cosmos Field (around Cosmos Arena Fukiage)]
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04/09/2026

Feel the History at Chichibu Shrine - A Power Spot Over 2,100 Years Old!

Located in western Saitama Prefecture, Chichibu is a nature-rich city surrounded by mountains. It is a historic area where unique cultures and traditions have been passed down for generations. About an hour and a half by train from Ikebukuro Station, it is a popular destination that is easy to visit from central Tokyo.

In the heart of Chichibu City, about a 3-minute walk from Chichibu Station on the Chichibu Railway, stands Chichibu Shrine.⛩️

Known as one of the Kanto region’s oldest shrines, it has long been worshiped as a shrine dedicated to the gods of wisdom, learning, and good fortune. Along with Mitsumine Shrine in Chichibu City and Hodosan Shrine in Nagatoro Town, it is one of the “Three Shrines of Chichibu” and is also known as one of Chichibu’s representative spiritual spots.✨

The current shrine buildings were constructed in the early Edo period (1603 - 1868) and are designated as Tangible Cultural Properties by Saitama Prefecture. Intricate carvings can be found throughout the buildings, making their beauty another highlight.👀

After visiting the shrine, be sure to try “Mizu-uranai,” a water fortune-telling experience in which words slowly appear when the fortune paper is dipped in water.

Why not take a leisurely stroll around the sacred grounds and experience Japan’s unique culture of faith?

[Chichibu Shrine]
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02/09/2026

Enjoy a Hike Around Lake Kamakita Surrounded by Lush Nature

Located in southwestern Saitama Prefecture, Moroyama Town is about one hour by train from Ikebukuro Station. The town holds lush pastoral landscapes, and is a place where visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the seasons.🌿

Lake Kamakita, said to be the symbol of the town, is an artificial lake built in 1935 as an agricultural reservoir, with a circumference of about 2 kilometers. Also known as the “Lake of Maidens,” it is a popular scenic spot where cherry blossoms adorn the lake in spring and vivid foliage colors its surface in autumn.🏞️

Lake Kamakita is also a gateway to the Oku-Musashi Nature Trail, a popular hiking spot. One recommended route starts at Fukutokuji Temple, passes by Lake Kamakita, and continues to Gojo Falls. At Fukutokuji Temple, one of the sacred sites on the Musashino 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, the Amida-do Hall, designated as a National Important Cultural Property, is a highlight. The route takes you through beautiful mountain villages and along the shores of Lake Kamakita, ending at Gojo Falls, which has a drop of approximately 12 meters. Surrounded by rich natural scenery, you can enjoy a refreshing hike.🥾

If you visit in autumn, it is also worth extending your trip to “Kinchakuda” Red Spider Lily Park in neighboring Hidaka City. Shaped by the meandering Koma River, this unique landscape is covered with around 5 million red spider lilies, creating a spectacular sight. The flowers are typically at their best from mid-September to early October. Be sure to enjoy this beautiful, atmospheric scenery unique to autumn.

[Lake Kamakita]
📍Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KYJCxuhxSjxFc4Pb6

[Kinchakuda]
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