A relaxing day to appreciate nature and history
This suggested trip will show you the natural and historical beauty Saitama City has to offer. You may be surprised to find it all so close to Tokyo! Jam packed with Japanese culture, this is a great course to get the “full view” of the kind of iconic Japan we imagine from books and movies. Starting at one of the oldest shrines in Japan, enjoy the picturesque architecture against the sprawling green of the area. Continue on to learn all about bonsai tree culture, with various gardens as well as a stunning museum.
Course overview
Course detail
10:00
Omiya Station
20min
10:20
Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa-jinja Shrine
Come visit a key piece of shrine history in Japan! The city name Omiya, is actually derived from the...
1min
11:00
Omiya Park
Japan is well-known for having tightly packed city centers and station districts, but one benefit to...
15min
12:40
The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum will be closed due to garden renovation. -Period of Closure: November...
5min
13:45
Omiya Bonsai Village
The Bonsai-mura or bonsai village is a section of Saitama city, where many of the pioneers in the wo...
3min
16:00
Omiyakoen Station
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