Things to do in Saitama

Just a short ride north of the city’s downtown, Tokyo’s premier entertainment and sports venue is one of the world’s largest indoor arenas.

Find a little bit of everything in this big park, from cherry blossoms to a folklore museum, a shrine and even a small zoo.

J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.

A collection of more than 120 masterpieces of one of Japan’s most unique art forms is well worth the visit from downtown Tokyo.

Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.

The cutting edge of Japanese art, as well as masters including Monet and Gauguin, are housed in a striking modernist building with an inventive chair collection.

Japan’s very first manga museum pays tribute to the original manga artist with a selection of his work and a free manga reading collection.

Summer or winter, there are pools to swim in and even ice rinks to take a spin on in this popular, family-friendly environment.

On Sunday afternoons, Saitama’s families and their dogs flock to this park for picnics, barbecues and views of Mount Fuji.