Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Higashimatsuyama, Japan

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.7 km
Ascend 121 m
Descend 76 m

Experience Higashimatsuyama in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Higashimatsuyama

Sight 1: Saitama Children's Zoo

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Saitama Children's Zoological Nature Park is a zoo in Saitama Prefecture located in Iwaden, Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture. The common name is "SCZOO", which is an abbreviation of the English name. A member zoo of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) (joined in May 2019).

Wikipedia: 埼玉県こども動物自然公園 (JA), Website, Twitter

838 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 2: ビアトリクス・ポター資料館

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The Beatrix Potter Museum is a museum of Beatrix Potter located in the Saitama Children's Zoological Nature Park in Iwaden, Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture. It is operated by Daito Bunka University, which has a campus located in the adjacent area.

Wikipedia: 大東文化大学ビアトリクス・ポター資料館 (JA)

1080 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 3: 埼玉県平和資料館 (Peace Museum Saitama)

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The Peace Museum of Saitama opened in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, in 1993. The museum collects and exhibits materials relating to the burgeoning militarism of the early Shōwa era and to the Pacific War, with a particular focus on the connection of these events with Saitama Prefecture.

Wikipedia: Peace Museum of Saitama (EN)

520 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: 物見山

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Mt. Monomiyama is a mountain located in Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The altitude is 135 m. The area at the foot of the mountain is maintained by Higashimatsuyama City as a city park (comprehensive park) and is open to the public.

Wikipedia: 物見山 (埼玉県東松山市) (JA)

279 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: 岩殿観音

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Shoboji Temple is a temple of the Chizan sect of the Shingon sect located in Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The name of the mountain is Mt. Iwadono. It is the tenth temple of Bando 33 Kannon. It is commonly known as Iwaden Kannon.

Wikipedia: 正法寺 (東松山市) (JA)

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