Cocoon City

Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.

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.

J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.

Learn about the local history of Saitama when you spend time at Hikawa Shrine. Discover the area's museums and temples.

Find a little bit of everything in this big park, from cherry blossoms to a folklore museum, a shrine and even a small zoo.

The cutting edge of Japanese art, as well as masters including Monet and Gauguin, are housed in a striking modernist building with an inventive chair collection.