Iruma City Museum ALIT

sightseeing

This is a museum with the main theme being tea. Ample resources for learning are available on a range of topics starting from the Sayama tea, tea’s history and culture, Iruma City’s nature and history. Within the large garden, there is a tearoom, copse, restaurant, and a square with lawns. It is an ideal place to get some rest.

Basic Information

Location
100, Oaza Nihongi, Iruma City, Saitama Prefecture
TEL
04-2934-7711
FAX
04-2934-7716

Business hours / Fee

Business hours
9:00AM ~ 5:00PM (Admission until 4:30PM)
Regular holiday
Monday (If it is a holiday or a holiday in lieu then the following day) The day after a holiday (Excludes Saturdays, Sundays and/or days that are a reguar holiday) New Year's Holiday (December 27th to January 5th) Rearrangement days of the building (every fourth Tuesday of the month. However, excluded if it is a holiday)
Fee
For more information regarding admission fees, please refer to our website

How to get there

Public transport
20 minutes via bus from Irumashi Station (Platform 2) of Seibu Ikeburo Line
Parking
120 spaces

Universal design

Wheelchair rental
Wheelchair-accessible slope
Stroller rental (There may be a charge.)
Wheelchair entry
Wheelchair parking
Breastfeeding room
Compatible with diaper changing tables

Map

Nearby spots

Araien Main Branch
Araien Main Branch

Tour of the tea factory. Picking of tea can be experienced during season of the first tea (around March 20th, end of June). There is a direct sales office, allowing for a cheaper purchase of our products (a 10% sale for a bag of leaves, with some exceptions).

Tove Jansson Akebono Children’s Forest Park
Tove Jansson Akebono Children’s Forest Park

A park with the theme being the world of Scandinavian fairy tales. With the park rich in green, unique buildings that may tickle one’s imagination exists. Moreover, one can play freely in nature whilst feeling the fresh breeze and dappled sunlight, making it a space that brings relaxation to everyone.

Iruma City Cultural Creation Atelier “AMIGO!”
Iruma City Cultural Creation Atelier “AMIGO!”

AMIGO! In Spanish, it means “friend” or “fellow”. The Iruma City Cultural Creation Atelier is commonly known as “AMIGO!”. The name was given due to the facility's success in realizing people's wishes of participation and activity. The exclamation mark refers to the transmission of information and the thought of creating new friendships. It indicates how it is important not to forget the attitude of working hard and the enthusiasm of striving towards a goal. Activities related to dyeing and textiles are taking place.

Lake Sayama
Lake Sayama

This artificial lake straddles the boundary between Tokorozawa City and Iruma City, located in the south-central part of Saitama Prefecture. It was completed in 1934 as a water tank for Tokyo, and the official name is "Yamaguchi Reservoir". The lake is surrounded by Saitama Prefectural Nature Park, where you can enjoy 20,000 cherry blossom trees in spring, vividly colored leaves in autumn, the symbolic Mt. Fuji reflected on the lake's surface, and bird watching. The stunning seasonal scenery of this area has been selected as one of Saitama's 100 Selected Nature Spots and 100 Selected Dam Lakes.

Seibuen Amusement Park
Seibuen Amusement Park

Reopening in 2021 with the new concept of "a world wrapped in heartwarming happiness." The nostalgic cityscape of the past will be recreated with overwhelming quality, pulling you into the world both through social interactions and food experiences! You can also expect the unexpected with exciting live performances suddenly taking place, further absorbing you in this nostalgic world. In addition, a new attraction has been introduced that offers an immersive and thrilling ride!

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