What to do in Saitama Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

A river with buildings and greenery along the banks.
A park with a statue of a woman in a dynamic pose, surrounded by lush green trees and a modern building in the background.
A modern building with large windows and a tree in the foreground.
A grassy field with a pond and trees.
A hot plate with various foods including meat, vegetables, and a piece of bread.

Activities

Tokyo After 5: Small Group Evening Food Tasting Tour

Tokyo Evening Food Adventure: Hidden Eateries & Local Flavours

NZ$104
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tokyo Evening Food Adventure: Hidden Eateries & Local Flavours
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing One Day Trip

From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing One Day Trip

NZ$100
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Sightseeing One Day Trip
Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$38
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket
Tokyo: Mt Fuji & Oishi Park & Lake Kawaguchi & Oshino Hakkai

Tokyo: Mt Fuji & Oishi Park & Lake Kawaguchi & Oshino Hakkai

NZ$83
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tokyo: Mt Fuji & Oishi Park & Lake Kawaguchi & Oshino Hakkai
Tokyo: Mount Fuji One Day Trip Lake Kawaguchi & Lake Yamanaka

Tokyo: Mount Fuji One Day Trip Lake Kawaguchi & Lake Yamanaka

NZ$96
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tokyo: Mount Fuji One Day Trip Lake Kawaguchi & Lake Yamanaka
From Tokyo: Mount Fuji, Kamakura, Lake Ashi & Oshino Hakkai

Mount Fuji, Kamakura, Big Buddha, & Lake Ashi Day Trip

NZ$305
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Mount Fuji, Kamakura, Big Buddha, & Lake Ashi Day Trip
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

NZ$6
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Mount Fuji Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo

Mount Fuji Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo

NZ$107
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mount Fuji Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo
Tattoo-friendly open-air Onsen & drink

Tattoo-friendly open-air Onsen & drink

NZ$67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tattoo-friendly open-air Onsen & drink
See all activities in Saitama Prefecture
  • find price illustration

    Explore activities

    Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer.
  • calendar shield illustration

    Book with ease

    Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities.
  • trophy illustration

    Treat yourself

    Members save % or more when you book activities.

Most fun & popular experiences in Saitama Prefecture

Tours & day trips

See all 1924 activities
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Tour Return by Bullet Train

Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Tour Return by Bullet Train

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 503 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$260 per adult
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Tour Return by Bullet TrainOpens in new tab

Private & custom tours

See all 937 activities
Tokyo: Chopstick Making Workshop

Tokyo: Chopstick Making Workshop

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 127 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$11 per adult
Tokyo: Chopstick Making WorkshopOpens in new tab

Food, drink & nightlife

See all 640 activities
Nikko, Kegon Waterfall & Chuzenji Lake from Tokyo

Nikko, Kegon Waterfall & Chuzenji Lake from Tokyo

Activity duration is 11 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$174 per adult
Nikko, Kegon Waterfall & Chuzenji Lake from TokyoOpens in new tab

Classes & workshops

See all 265 activities
Best Samurai Experience in Tokyo

Best Samurai Experience in Tokyo

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 245 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$106 per adult
Best Samurai Experience in TokyoOpens in new tab

Spa & wellness

See all 210 activities
Tattoo-friendly open-air Onsen & drink

Tattoo-friendly open-air Onsen & drink

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$68 per adult
Tattoo-friendly open-air Onsen & drinkOpens in new tab

What to do in Saitama Prefecture

Stay near popular Saitama Prefecture attractions

A modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, featuring a prominent staircase and glass facade.

GMO Arena Saitama

8.6/10 (627 reviews)
Just a short ride north of the city’s downtown, Tokyo’s premier entertainment and sports venue is one of the world’s largest indoor arenas.
See properties

Our guide on where to stay in Saitama Prefecture

Find the best Saitama Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Saitama Prefecture
Learn more about Saitama Prefecture
A stadium with empty orange seats, a green field, and a covered spectator area.

Omiya

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Omiya. You might want to make time for a stop at Hikawa Shrine or Nack5 Stadium Omiya.

A group of people carrying a large wooden structure through a narrow street.
Photo by 🌸 Jun Takechi 🌸
Open Photo by 🌸 Jun Takechi 🌸

Urawa Ward

While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.

A modern building with a curved facade and a crowd of people in front.

Shintoshin

If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, GMO Arena Saitama and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.

A traditional Japanese torii gate surrounded by lush greenery.
Photo by yamai36
Open Photo by yamai36

Minami Ward

If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park are top sights worth seeing.

A stone information board with Japanese text and illustrations, surrounded by trees and a building.

Bonsaicho

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bonsaicho and surrounding area, you can visit Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Hikawa Shrine.

 

Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check things to do near me to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be.

 

 

Day trip destinations from Saitama Prefecture

A lake with a mountain in the background.

Kawaguchi

A wooden staircase leading up a grassy hill with blooming yellow flowers and cherry blossoms in the background.

Tokorozawa

A field of yellow flowers with pink and purple blossoms in the background.

Koga

A person walking on a wet road with cherry blossoms and a guardrail.

Kumagaya

A traditional Japanese temple with a tiled roof, wooden structure, and stone steps leading to the entrance.

Hanno

A calm lake with a mountain backdrop, surrounded by trees and buildings.
Photo by Qurren (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)

Fujioka

A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof, surrounded by lush greenery.
Photo by arashio1 (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)

Wako

A dense forest with tall trees and lush green undergrowth.

Ome