
To the locals, Saitama is especially known for the large number of commuters who live in sleepy towns and take the train to Tokyo every day to work. Saitama doesn’t always receive enough love as a tourist destination, but don’t be fooled, as there are some very nice day trips from Tokyo, such as to Kawagoe, that you can take to Saitama. Read this travel guide for more tips.

In the prefecture of Saitama, there is an intact village that has remained of the Edo Period. The town is called Kawagoe, and it is a popular tourist spot in the otherwise non-touristy prefecture.