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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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