Saitama Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

A good place to travel | Japan Railway Museum I think the railway is an indispensable factor in Japan's travel, whether it is a special theme sightseeing train, or a unique railway landscape, criss-crossing, railroad crossing In a country with an extremely developed system, the railway has become the most important part of Japanese culture. When you come to Tokyo with convenient transportation, you must go to the Railway Museum in Saitama not far away! After purchasing the commemorative ticket, took a short section of the railway, this exciting museum is in front of you, the high-end avant-garde decoration style and a wide range of surrounding goods, is my first impression of ta, But the good play is still behind. When we enter the train exhibition hall, it seems to have passed back to the past. From the rickshaw to the business train of the Showa era, the retro and elegant 1:1 train model can not only visit but also "ride", and some even move Come to the real thing.

#freehotelstay Japan was amazing! Here’s a photo from the train museum

The Railway Museum Saitama 🇯🇵

#2024wish Just had a train-tastic day at The Railway Museum in Saitama! 🚂 The 1,300 JPY entrance fee was a small fare for a journey through Japan's fascinating rail history. 💸 The museum is a paradise for locomotive enthusiasts – from vintage steam engines to sleek shinkansen, it's a rail lover's dream come true. 🚆 The interactive exhibits allow you to hop on and experience different train models firsthand. 🎟️ The outdoor railway park is a highlight – a lineup of retired trains you can explore and even step inside. The miniature train ride was a hit – felt like a kid again! 🚄👧 Located near Omiya Station, the bonsai village and Hikawa Shrine are perfect nearby spots for post-museum exploration. And don't forget the themed cafe inside the museum for a train-shaped treat! 🌳🍵 #RailwayMuseumAdventure #TrainLoverDream #SaitamaExploration #AllAboardJapan

Life Lessons from a Bonsai Tree

When in Saitama-ken, never miss to visit the underrated Omiya Bonsai Art Museum. The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum is the first public museum in the world which is primarily dedicated to the traditional Japanese art of bonsai. Bonsai trees, aside from being famous for being elegant and resilient, were originally known as dwelling place of deities. Personally, there are many life-lessons that I learned from seeing these miniature trees: 1. Any living art, Bonsai as an easy example, requires patience and rootedness amidst the wavering seasons for it to beautifully grow. Humans as we are, we too are living arts. Thus, in order for us to come out as a masterpiece, we also have to deepen our roots and embrace the changing seasons while being patient with our growth. 2. It takes vision to come up with something great. Any bonsai artist needs to have a plan in mind before the process begins -- from the lines of its branches to the curves of its stems, an artist has to bear in his mind the way how he wants the outcome to be. In the same way, in life, it also makes a difference when we know the direction we want to head in. 3. It takes a high level of commitment and time to cultivate a bonsai tree and see its fullest potential. I even saw an eight-hundred-year-old bonsai tree in the museum! Nonetheless, it still stood strong! So to speak, a bonsai tree can endure so many generations, and its longevity and full potential are highly dependent on the generation being passed on. In the same way, we can learn from a bonsai tree that nothing beautiful happens over night. Things may even have to first endure the test of time to see its beauty unfold in the future. All in all, this trip taught me one striking concept: living life and growing a bonsai -- same difference! We are meant to grow. We are meant to endure life's seasons. Most importantly, we are meant to submit to the Greatest Artist, who knows how to grow, prune, break, and mend our branches in order to create a masterpiece in us.

Bonsai Art Museum in Saitama

#2024wish If you are interested in Bonsai, this is definitely worth a visit as the trees are the creme de la creme of bonsais. You will also have an opportunity to see a leafy suburb of Tokyo. There are no refreshments on site but a little restaurant opposite (which also doubles as a bonsai tool sales shop) which does a decent and inexpensive Japanese meal and the staff spoke good English when we visited. In 2024, I want to give my friend bonsai. She would love it.

Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Saitama 🗺️

#2024wish Just plunged myself into the peaceful realm of bonsai at Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Saitama! 🌳 Bonsai artistry provided a peaceful journey with the 700 JPY entrance fee as little investment. 💸 It is a masterpiece – from trees that have lived for centuries to modern recreations, such as each tree has its story of patience and craftsmanship. The seasonal exhibitions offer a glimpse of the ever-changing beauty in these tiny masterpieces. 🍃 Bonsai Garden is an oasis of green – 🏡 The interactive exhibits give an understanding of the art and methods used in bonsai cultivation. To watch this delicate pruning and artistic arrangements is quite fascinating. ✂️ Close by is the Omiya’s Railway Museum to link up with nature and technology, or visit Hikawa Shrine that offers an ideal cultural escape. #BonsaiBeauty #SaitamaSerenity #ArtistryInNature #OmiyaBonsaiJourney

Saitama Super Arena

#2024wish Huge arena hall which can see the performance clearly wherever in the hall you sit. Love design of drink holder at the seat. Around the biggest arena there're also have small rooms and exhibition hall. Cloakroom and so many coin lockers are available. perfect place for holding large event. Concerts are usually being held here. I want to go to a K-pop concert one day this year.

Hanyu Yuzuru to Kick Off Solo Ice Tour⛸

Hanyu Yuzuru, figure skating icon and double Olympic champion, is set to embark on a solo ice tour titled RE_PRAY, starting in Saitama, Japan. Hanyu will kick off the tour with consecutive performances on Nov 4 and 5 at the Saitama Super Arena, the venue where he won his first world title in 2014. Hanyu is now captivating audiences with a gaming-inspired show that promises thrilling performances and unforgettable moments.

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place for serenity and love

What a cute area! We did not arrive in Omiya until 4PM on a Friday evening after a last minute change in plans, sadly the bonsai and manga museum were already closed, but after seeing this area on Design Talk+ during an NHK World broadcast, There are many bonsai shops. You can see it while walking around. It's a quiet town