Onsens in Saitama Prefecture

Accessible rural retreats within Tokyo's reach

Saitama (埼玉県, Saitama-ken), located just north of Tokyo, offers a mix of historical sites and natural beauty. The prefecture is known for Kawagoe, a town with well-preserved Edo-period streets, the scenic Nagatoro Gorge, and Chichibu’s stunning Shibazakura (pink moss) fields in spring. The capital city is Saitama.