Saitama (埼玉) is located in the north-east of Tokyo. Near side of Tokyo like Saitama city is very developed urban city which has many entertainment industries you can enjoy. Also western side of the prefecture like Chichibu area, there are many beautiful natures are still preserved well. Saitama is also known as the land of farm and agriculture. Their agricultural products are focused well for health.

Kawagoe is very interesting city which has great traditional style building.

Chichibu has beautiful nature which you can access easily from Tokyo Metropolis. Shibazakura is the one of the popular spot where you can enjoy beautiful grass flowers.

Chichibu

Chichibu is west side of Saitama Prefecture. The area is surrounded by Chichibu mountains. Most of the area is in the mountains or side of Ara River. Chichibu is the Nature spots of Kanto. It has great natures with mountains, flowers, rivers, and valleys. You can enjoy all season from Sakura, green leaves, and Koyo. Especially, Chichibu is famouse for its Shibazakura in late April. Nagatoro Valley is another major tourist spots in Chichibu.

Omiya

Terminal Station: Omiya Station(大宮駅)
Access from Tokyo:
-By Train
0.Shinkansen from Tokyo St. to Omiya St. (25 min.)
1.JR Shonanshinjuku Line from Shinjuku St. to Omiya St. (27 min.)
-By Car
Using Shuto Expressway to Shintoshin (1hr.)