Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Saitama, Japan

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.7 km
Ascend 25 m
Descend 29 m

Experience Saitama in Japan in a whole new way with our free 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 Saitama

Sight 1: 東光寺

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東光寺

Tokoji Temple is a temple of the Soto sect located in Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture.

Wikipedia: 東光寺 (さいたま市大宮区) (JA)

475 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: 稲荷神社

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Inari Shrine is a shrine in Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture.

Wikipedia: 稲荷神社 (さいたま市大宮区土手町) (JA)

274 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: 四恩寺

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Shionji Temple is a temple of Nichiren Buddhism located in Dote-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Mt. Risshozan. Konishi Horen.

Wikipedia: 四恩寺 (JA)

560 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 4: Hikawa Shrine

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Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the two shrines claiming the title of ichinomiya of former Musashi Province. The main festival of the shrine is held annually on August 1. The district of Omiya, literally "Great Shrine", derives from the special favor shown by Emperor Meiji, who raised Hikawa above all other shrines in the Kantō region. It is the head of a network of approximately 280 Hikawa shrines mostly around the Kantō region.

Wikipedia: Hikawa Shrine (Saitama) (EN), Website

376 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Omiya Park Small Zoo

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Omiya Park is a 67.8 ha urban park (regional park) operated by Saitama Prefecture located in Omiya Ward and Minuma Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. In 1990 (Heisei 2), it was selected as one of the 100 best cherry spots in Japan.

Wikipedia: 大宮公園小動物園 (JA), Website

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