Omiya Bonsai Village

sightseeing

This is one of the few bonsai villages in the Kanto Region. You can tour 6 different bonsai gardens.

Nearby spots

Saitama City Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
Saitama City Omiya Bonsai Art Museum

As a core facility for promoting the culture of bonsai, it is the world’s first public museum specializing in bonsai. In order to spread the culture of bonsai which is designated as Saitama’s traditional industry, not only bonsai, but bonki (vase), suiseki (rocks), paintings of bonsai can be enjoyed, making it a diverse exhibit. (For more information regarding the facility, please refer to the URL below.)

Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore
Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore

The Museum of History and Folklore collects and stores documents related to Saitama’s history and folklore. Through conducting a comprehensive research investigation, the regional characteristic of Saitama is made visible and shared through exhibitions and online information. This makes the museum a place for learning-related activities and human interaction. In doing so, it contributes to the enrichment of life and the creation of a new culture for all citizens of the prefecture. (For more information regarding the facility, please refer to the URL below)

The Railway Museum
The Railway Museum

The railway museum opened on October 14th, 2007 in Ōmiya, Saitama as part of Japan Railways (JR) Group’s 20th-anniversary commemorative project. The South Building was newly opened in July of 2018, with the permanent exhibition of the main building renewed extensively. Through this renewal, the inside of the building has been divided into stations of 5 categories: rolling stock, history, job, science, and future, updating the museum to tell the rich story of the relationship between humans and railways from a unique and diverse perspective.

Saitama Prefecture Tourist Center for Products “Sopia”
Saitama Prefecture Tourist Center for Products “Sopia”

We sell over 450 types of souvenirs that represent Saitama. Other than the regular Sōka Sembei (rice cracker), Koedo Kawagoe Imo (sweet potato) sweets, Ajino Sayamacha, local brew, there are traditional crafts and goods featuring Saitama Prefecture’s mascot “Kobaton”; we sell many popular products unique to Saitama area.

Tosaki Park
Tosaki Park

This is a district park known for its stunning lawn of green grass and 18-hole golf course. In addition to the golf course, there is also a children's area, a multipurpose plaza, and a parkway that can be used for jogging and other activities. The park is a space where people from different generations can meet and enjoy spending a relaxing and healthy time together outdoors.

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