20 Best Things to do in Saitama | Bucket List Ideas | Attractions | Activities

Stepping into Tamayodo lake instantly erases all stressful thoughts, filling your mind with refreshing tunes of trickling water and healing sights of turquoise. A Canadian kayak compounds the feeling!

Tucked between ashy white cliffs with hairs of green, the vivid blue of Nagatoro river stands out so beautifully in photo sessions. Nature colored SUP tours in the incredible stream will take your breath away!

A whole new world of sea turtles, slithering eels, and coral treasures reside below the Saitama seascape. Take on pool diving and ocean certification courses in one of the world’s most diverse and beautiful seascapes!

Earn your meal for the day, hunting down rainbow trout in Chichibu! You’ll get to learn the secrets and successes of proven techniques such as fly fishing. Enjoy grilled fish straight after with a barbecue!

Get ready for the thrill of nature’s version of the roller coaster, as you bobble from side to side on the Nagatoro river. A 7-kilometer course ensures gentle sightseeing as well when the water lest up!

Speed down a ramp on a skateboard and let gravity do the rest as you plummet into the water below. You’ll be begging for seconds before you even hit the water!

Exercise provides healing nourishment for the body; have tons of it in style with a Saitama forest adventure! Zip lines in a treetop playground ensure sightseeing and fitness!

Raid enemy hideouts and take part in epic shoot outs in search of victory in a survival game in Hanno! You can pose with your rifle of choice to commemorate your time in service!

The rustic town of Tokigawa dazzles from the sky, with its tiny cityscape merging beautifully in the lush plains around it. Fly above the small-town charm on a sleek paraglider!

Roaring flame powering your flight, hot air balloons are fascinating for their mechanisms and elevated sightseeing. Some tours include champagne to celebrate the scenery!

A world-class race circuit popular with racing bikes and cars, this circuit impresses with the sand-lined sunken layout. Go-karting is a joy on the scenic asphalt, with more options available in Chichibu and Sakura!

The first park governed by the state, Musashi-Kyuryo offers a nice segway retreat from the big city. Grasslands and ponds spread through the gentle hill, providing refugee to adorable animals and amazing plant life!

On days when the weather is determined to keep you indoors, or when you want a new fitness challenge, consider bouldering in Okegawa city. Improve your grip, mental, and physical strength!

Spending time with cats is proven to reduce anxiety and stress, making you happier! The planet’s proudest creature makes for great company when sipping on beverages at an animal cafe!

Dress in culture and explore the tradition around Kawagoe, affectionately- and fittingly- referred to as “Little Edo.” This fully-fledged kimono tour includes all traditional accessories!

Are you down on your luck? A tea ceremony might turn your fortunes around. At the very least, the healing tea and rural sights are sure to clear your mind!

Fudo Myooh is a revered Buddhist god who instills Buddha discipline through fear! Please don’t be scared, though; it is said that he can grant your deepest wishes. Visit for a spiritual experience in Wako city!

Incorporating bits of judo and jujitsu techniques, Aikido classes in Kasukabe will teach the ways of martial arts self-defense. Learn how to get out of tricky situations and feel safer walking streets alone at night!

Traditional Japanese paper, or washi, entails special techniques passed down many generations. Get familiar with how to turn Kozo tree fibers into paper at a workshop in Ogawa!

Be it turning flour into soba noodles or making nice and thick udon for delicious noodle soup, cooking tours in Kawagoe, and Asaka will offer tips behind tasty buckwheat foods!