Discover Japan's Hidden Gems
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Chichibu
Chichibu is a mountain town famous for its spectacular December night festival with towering floa...
Hikawa Shrine
Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine
Hikawa Shrine in Saitama claims over 2,400 years of history, making it one of Japan's oldest Shin...
Kawagoe
Kawagoe - Little Edo
Known as 'Little Edo', Kawagoe preserves a stunning warehouse district and iconic bell tower that...
Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park
Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park sprawls across the hills of Saitama, famous for its breat...
Nagatoro
River Gorge and Autumn Foliage Haven
Scenic river gorge along the Arakawa River featuring thrilling boat rides through rapids, dramati...
Railway Museum
The Railway Museum
The Railway Museum in Omiya is one of Japan's largest train museums, housing 36 real train cars s...
Toki no Kane Bell Tower
The Toki no Kane bell tower has been marking time in Kawagoe for over 350 years, its wooden tower...