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Exploring Ogawa-machi’s Culture

Exploring Ogawa-machi’s Culture

5-8H

A Route to Enjoy the Charm of Ogawa-machi, Saitama Prefecture. You can experience the culture of Saitama, local gourmet cuisine, and the allure of traditional washi paper products. The southern part of Ogawa-machi station's city area thrived as the center of town during the Edo period, with surviving buildings such as townhouses, Western-style houses, and warehouses, earning it designation as a "Saitama Prefecture Historical Scenic Model District." From Ikebukuro, you can experience Authentic Japan in just an hour and a half.

Strawberry and Tea Picking Just an Hour From Tokyo!

Strawberry and Tea Picking Just an Hour From Tokyo!

5-8H

Embark on a fantastic outdoor adventure just an hour away from Tokyo! Sayama Berryland offers strawberry picking in winter and blueberry picking in summer, promising a delightful fruit-picking experience for all. Saitama Prefecture is renowned as one of Japan's leading strawberry-growing regions, making fruit picking with your family an activity we highly encourage. The Sayama area is also one of Japan's top three tea-producing regions. Make the most of this by visiting Miyanoen, a tea farm that cultivates, processes, and sells their own tea. Dress in traditional tea-picking attire and experience the fun of picking tea leaves in the picturesque tea fields. Enjoy unique activities such as sipping freshly brewed tea and savoring tea leaf tempura. This excursion into the tranquil countryside is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Experience Fruit Picking and Japanese Pop Culture via the Seibu Railway.

Experience Fruit Picking and Japanese Pop Culture via the Seibu Railway.

5-8H

Introducing easily accessible tourist spots using the Seibu Railway "1Day Pass." The first spot is "Sayama Berryland," where you can enjoy fruit picking, including strawberries in winter and blueberries in summer. The second spot is "Tokorozawa Sakura Town," offering modern architecture, contemporary Japanese pop culture, as well as dining and shopping experiences. The Seibu Railway "1Day Pass" provides unlimited rides on Seibu Railway lines (excluding the Tamagawa Line) for a day. For more details, click here⇒https://www.seiburailway.jp/railways/tourist/english/ticket/daypass.html

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