Stamp Rally & Photo Contest ongoing! (Closing date: February 22, 2024) Discover the charm of Saitama, just a short trip from Tokyo.

Take a short trip from Tokyo and experience the history, culture, and natural beauty of Japan.

Saitama can be visited on a day trip from Tokyo.

Did you know that Saitama has historical Japanese townscapes and abundant nature that are a little different from those of Tokyo?

Saitama, easily accessible from Tokyo by train, is filled with experiences that are different from those in the city center, such as time-traveling cityscapes, local delicacies, and relaxing natural scenery.

By adding a day trip to Saitama from Tokyo, you can enrich your Tokyo itinerary even more.

If you are planning to visit Saitama Prefecture, now is a perfect time to participate in stamp rallies, photo contests, and various other events!

What is Saitama Prefecture?

An area with historical townscapes and beautiful nature. Conveniently located with easy access from Tokyo, offering numerous nature and sightseeing spots perfect for a day trip.

Two recommended itineraries are now available on the campaign website.

Itinerary 1: "Culture & History”

Experience traditional Japanese art at the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum in Saitama City and stroll through the historic streets of Edo period in Koedo Kawagoe. Just a short trip from Tokyo, visitors can experience Japanese culture and historical streetscapes.

Check out the itinerary “Culture & History”

The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Saitama

Candy Alley (Kashiya Yokocho)

Itinerary 2: "Relax with Nature”

Colorful flowers floating on the water, stunning views of castles and majestic mountains. This is a relaxing trip plan in the great outdoors that can be visited as a day trip from Tokyo.

Check out the itinerary “Relax with Nature”

Now is a great time to visit Saitama! A stamp rally is being held until February 16, 2024 (Friday)!

stamp rally is now being held for either "Culture & History" or "Relax with Nature" itinerary.

All participants will receive a tatami postcard! (Tatami is a traditional Japanese flooring material often used in Japanese-style rooms. It is made from woven rush straw and has a natural and rustic texture.)

Additionally, one participant who collects stamps and submits an entry will be selected by lucky draw to win a pair of tickets (two days one night) to a hot spring inn in Saitama called "Yunoyado Wado" for two people.

For more details on how to participate, please check the campaign page.

Stamp rally details

Schedule: Until Friday, February 16, 2024

Stamp spots & spots to get stamp cards

• Marumaru Higashi Nihon Higashi-Nihon East Japan Cooperation Center

• Kawagoe Station Tourist Information Center

• Sightseeing Product Center Buratto♪Gyoda

• Chichibu Tourist Information Center

Gift exchange spots

• Kawagoe Station Tourist Information Center

• Sightseeing Product Center Buratto♪Gyoda

• Chichibu Tourist Information Center

Campaign page : https://excursion-saitama.com/campaign/experience/

Saitama “Good Place” Contest is also being held now! Let’s post photos and videos of your visit in Satitama to Instagram! You may win an original Saitama tote bag and tenugui (hand towel)!

We are also holding a contest for submitting photos or videos of attractive spots in Saitama.

To participate, follow our Instagram account ( @saitama.japan.official ) and post photos or videos of attractive spots, scenery, culture, food, souvenirs, etc., that you discovered in Saitama on Instagram with the campaign hashtag "#excursionssaitama" and the name of your country of residence (e.g. #japan, #usa, #germany , etc.).

Photos and videos taken during the past visits to Saitama are eligible!

Prizes

One winner of the "Grand Prize" will receive an original Saitama tenugui towel (3 types) + tote bag set, and one winner in each of the "Saitama Sightseeing Spot Category", "Saitama Gourmet Category" and "Saitama Experience Category" will receive an original Saitama tenugui towel (1 type) + tote bag set.

Please posts your photos or videos of "Saitama's Good Place" that you would like to share with everyone!

Application period: Monday, January 22, 2024 - Thursday, February 22, 2024

Campaign page

Now is the time to enjoy stamp rallies and photo contests, so why not include Saitama in your Tokyo itinerary?

Campaign website
One Day Excursion from Tokyo: https://excursion-saitama.com/

Saitama Prefecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saitama.japan.official/