The Best Of Saitama Private Walking Tour

Third among Saitama's shrine gates is San-no-tori. During the reign of the legendary Emperor Ksh in 473 BC, the ruling clan of the area, the Musashi kuni no miyatsuko, relocated here from Izumo, bringing with them the worship of Susanoo, so the legend goes.

This shrine is one of two in the region that consider themselves to be the "ichinomiya" of the province of Musashi. The annual shrine festival is celebrated on August 1.

Located just one kilometer northeast of Miya Station, Omiya Park is Saitama's most popular green space. It is considered one of the best 100 spots to see cherry blossoms in all of Japan.

About ten individual bonsai gardens make up what is known as "The Bonsai Village." The "Great Bonsai Festival" is held annually from May 3 to 5 at Bonsai Village. All over Japan, bonsai enthusiasts converge on the area for the festival.