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Saitama Super Arena which includes a high rise building and a city

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1. Saitama Super Arena

It’s hard to think of a sport or genre of music or performance that hasn’t been presented at the Saitama Super Arena. Large enough to accommodate American football, it holds regular martial arts competitions as well as hosting some of Asia’s and the world’s biggest names. Tokyo architecture firm Nikken Sekkei designed the arena. It serves as the basketball venue for the 2020 Olympics. Get tickets to a concert or a competition and come to Saitama for a taste of real Japanese fan culture.

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Saitama Super Arena featuring street scenes, modern architecture and a city

2. Omiya Park

Northwest of Tokyo, Omiya Park is an excellent place to see cherry blossoms in Japan, but it is much more than that. Spread across 165 acres (67 hectares) not far from downtown Saitama, it has enough activities for a whole week of fun. Make the trip to see the cherry blossoms in spring. At other times, groves of red pines and pink-flowered apricots brighten the area, while a community atmosphere exists year round.

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3. Nack5 Stadium Omiya

With a passionate fan base and a cozy stadium, Nack5 Stadium is almost a shortcut to feeling a part of Japanese soccer culture. Soccer is Japan’s second-most popular sport, after baseball, and was introduced to the country in the late 19th century. In the past few decades, its profile has only grown, with the national team qualifying for nearly every World Cup since 1998. Get a sense of the passion behind the sport by attending an Omiya Ardija game at Nack5.

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4. Omiya Bonsai Art Museum

Omiya Bonsai Art Museum confirms that the art of bonsai sculpting is much more than it seems. The museum, opened in 2010, is the world’s first public bonsai museum and seeks to impart both the historical significance and the creativity of the art. Find it in the heart of Omiya Bonsai Village, where a group of professional bonsai gardeners immigrated in the 1920s to turn the town into a celebration of the tiny trees. Visit the museum and tour the nearby gardens with a new appreciation of the bonsai’s form.

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5. Keyaki Hiroba

On any given evening, weekday or weekend, you’ll find a party going on in the Keyaki Hiroba. Located next to Saitama Super Arena, one of Tokyo’s biggest entertainment venues, and not far from most of Saitama’s downtown attractions, it is the destination of choice for a good time. During the day, the small mall has a variety of restaurants, convenience stores, pharmacies and more, but in the evening, the second-floor courtyard livens up. Stop here for a few hours or check the calendar to attend one of Saitama’s famous beer festivals.

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Keyaki Hiroba showing street scenes and a city

6. Numakage Park

On a hot Tokyo summer day, Numakage Park is a refreshing oasis. Its huge complex of public pools, indoors and outdoors, make it easy to spend an entire day hopping from one pool to the other with only brief snack breaks. In winter, rent skates and head out onto the ice or have a swim as well in the indoor pool. Locals visit Numakage Park regularly, so join them, no matter the weather outside.

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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.

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.

Nack5 Stadium Omiya

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

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.

Keyaki Hiroba

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Saitama

Omiya

Home to the revered Hikawa Shrine, this neighborhood boasts a rich cultural heritage. Immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere and explore the shrine's historical significance.

Saitama which includes a sunset and a city

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.

Iwatsuki

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

Omiya Bonsai Art Museum which includes a park

Kita Ward

If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Chuo Ward

Located in northern Saitama, Chūō-ku offers easy access to Saitama New Urban Center and Saitama Super Arena. With multiple transportation options, including Kokusaikōgyō Bus and Seibu Bus, getting around is a breeze.