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The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama

Saitama Attractions

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What to do in Saitama

Free Things to Do in Saitama

An escape to Saitama doesn't have to hurt your hip pocket. You can leave your wallet at home if you check out:

Urawa Art Museum - Whatever your age, this gallery will excite your imagination and grab your attention.

Akigase Park - Loads of excitement is in store for you at this enjoyable place.

Nakao Shrine - Do a little quiet reflection and find out a thing or two about this site's religious significance.

Keyaki Hiroba - If you're into digging around the garden, this place will captivate your green thumb.

 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Saitama on a sunny day?
When the forecast is full of sunshine, these activities really shine:


What to do in Saitama on a rainy day?
Try out some of these inviting indoor activities and turn a dull, rainy day into an adventure:


Are there cheap things to do in Saitama?
Keep more of your hard-earned cash in your pocket with these fun and thrifty things to do:


What can you do in Saitama for free?
Your getaway in Saitama needn’t break the bank with free attractions like these to keep you entertained:

  • Omiya Park
  • Mitsumine Shrine
  • Chichibu Shrine
  • Hitsujiyama Park

Discover the most popular places to visit in Saitama

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Saitama Super Arena

4.5/5(82 reviews)

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.

Saitama Super Arena
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Nack5 Stadium Omiya

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

Nack5 Stadium Omiya
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Omiya Park

5/5(2 reviews)

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

Omiya Park
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Omiya Bonsai Art Museum

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

Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
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Keyaki Hiroba

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

Keyaki Hiroba
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The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama

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.

The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama
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Manga Hall

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.

Manga Hall
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Numakage Park

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

Numakage Park
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Saitama Stadium 2002

Catch an event at Saitama Stadium 2002 during your trip to Saitama. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Saitama Stadium 2002

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Saitama

Omiya Park which includes a lake or waterhole and a garden

Omiya

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Omiya. You might want to make time for a stop at Hikawa Shrine or Nack5 Stadium Omiya.

Omiya
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Urawa Ward

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Urawa Ward, The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Urawa Ward
Saitama Super Arena showing a city and a high rise building

Shintoshin

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.

Shintoshin
Saitama Super Arena showing a city and a high rise building

Chuo Ward

If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.

Chuo Ward
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Iwatsuki

If you're spending some time in Iwatsuki, Uchimaki Park and Iwatsuki Castle Park are top sights worth seeing.

Iwatsuki
Numakage Park showing signage and a sunset

Minami Ward

While visiting Minami Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park.

Minami Ward

Popular day trips from Saitama

Kawaguchi

Kawaguchi

Kawagoe

Kawagoe

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Photo by 掬茶 (CC BY-SA)

Ageo

Photo by naoco.com

Toda

Koshigaya

Koshigaya

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Photo by Tak1701d (CC BY-SA)

Warabi

Photo by Tanaka Tadashi

Miyashiro

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Photo by Zeimusu (CC BY-SA)

Asaka